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[Bootsce]

I can’t help but ask…

[wglide2003]

Individuals hijack the topics and get way off the original subject.

[Bootsce]

I can’t participate in this survey because I started it but I’m interested in getting a few more votes. Also request comments so we can keep it near the top of the list please. 
it’s Friday you all. I need your votes and comments please. 
cheers

[gr8owl]

17 minutes ago, Bootsce said:

I can’t participate in this survey because I started it but I’m interested in getting a few more votes. Also request comments so we can keep it near the top of the list please. 
it’s Friday you all. I need your votes and comments please. 
cheers

Can't vote for either exclusively.  They are a mixture of both and all too often hijacked, and many of the more entertaining/funny/relevant posts hidden somewhere in the maze at the top of page or buried by certain handles and their three word genius responses (seemingly intended to disrupt). 

So anyway - choice c, all of the above and more.. 

[Mustang87]

On 9/21/2022 at 0:49 PM, wglide2003 said:

Individuals hijack the topics and get way off the original subject.

I voted and agree this is an issue, BUT, what do you'll think about rates these days?  Crazy, and I right?

[Bootsce]

D’oh I knew that one was cuming

[gr8owl]

4 hours ago, Mustang87 said:

I voted and agree this is an issue, BUT, what do you'll think about rates these days?  Crazy, and I right?

most excellent 

[Hunter VanDyke]

4 hours ago, Mustang87 said:

I voted and agree this is an issue, BUT, what do you'll think about rates these days?  Crazy, and I right?

Well if you and your friends are trying to keep providers rates at 350/hr or less for the last 20yrs, while you and the same friends have enjoyed your salary increases for the last 20yrs, then yeah that's Crazy.  🙄

Sorry @Bootsce this is ONE of the reasons why the threads go off the rails, because of the clients that are still doing what they can to keep our pay capped for FOREVER apparently.  Providers can't even provide the information the clients SAY THEY WANT to make a decision if they want to see the provider or not without clients coming on here and booing them for it.  It's a lose/lose situation when it should be a win/win.  

Clients:  I don't want to waste my time with a provider out of my price range or who upsells or who requests a deposit to meet. 

Provider:  OK, I posted my actual rates, actual deposit policy, cancellation policy, payment policy to be honest with you, and to not waste your time

Client: Boooooo! 

Of course a client is going to turn your post into a rate thread.  🙄

[average1]

I wish there were an option for "sometimes" because sometimes the topics here are informative, engaging and occasionally fun.  Other topics don't interest me at all.  I avoid ones that are filled with negativity.  Life is challenging enough and I do this as an escape and for fun, not to add more drama in my life.  If I want more drama, I just read the news.   I appreciate the folks here who keep it positive, engaging, entertaining and supportive.  And for me, meeting with the ladies has kept me reasonably sane and they fill a need/want in my life.

[Bootsce]

Yes, I agree thanks. I should have anticipated the need for more grey area. 
Honestly I was upset about the negativity and shaming I saw in other threads. I didn’t want to engage in those threads so I made this tongue in cheek poll but could have done better.  

Edited September 24, 2022 by Bootsce
Proper pronoun

[Mustang87]

15 hours ago, Hunter VanDyke said:

Well if you and your friends are trying to keep providers rates at 350/hr or less for the last 20yrs, while you and the same friends have enjoyed your salary increases for the last 20yrs, then yeah that's Crazy.  🙄

Sorry @Bootsce this is ONE of the reasons why the threads go off the rails, because of the clients that are still doing what they can to keep our pay capped for FOREVER apparently.  Providers can't even provide the information the clients SAY THEY WANT to make a decision if they want to see the provider or not without clients coming on here and booing them for it.  It's a lose/lose situation when it should be a win/win.  

Clients:  I don't want to waste my time with a provider out of my price range or who upsells or who requests a deposit to meet. 

Provider:  OK, I posted my actual rates, actual deposit policy, cancellation policy, payment policy to be honest with you, and to not waste your time

Client: Boooooo! 

Of course a client is going to turn your post into a rate thread.  🙄

It was a joke.

[Hunter VanDyke]

6 minutes ago, Mustang87 said:

It was a joke.

Great a joke on our rates.  Thanks for the clarification.

[brunodtc]

I think pretty much the whole world is just angry now and looking for someone to take it out on.

[Kali Sensual Reiki]

Sadly, I see so much fighting. Hot. Angry banter. It really needs to. Stop. I don’t enjoy the hostility even if it meant to be funny?!  Also, why do these people have more then 1 profile. Just so odd to wonder if they enjoy fighting with themselves? Strangely odd! 

Edited September 25, 2022 by Kali Sensual Reiki

[Kali Sensual Reiki]

If you feel the need to PROVE YOUR POINT? Second guess your choice to go public. I sent the 5 precepts to a very special lady on here the other day. I know I posted it on TOB before a few years back also. I will now post it again. You might want to write down these simple sentences  on an indent card or print it out. Glue it in a spot in your office or home as a private reminder to read to yourself daily. 

THE FIVE REIKI PRINCIPALS  
As for today I will not not allow myself to act out of anger or verbalized angry tones also harbor anger in my body. 

As for today I will not worry or become consumed with regrets and or live with fear.  
As for today I will be grateful and humble,  smile more and express love and generosity to all I come in contact with.  

As for today I will work  diligently as well as honestly and  to the very best of my ability 
As for today I will be kind to all living beings never hurt, belittle, harm, children, animals, elderly, handicapped, spouse, friends.  I will instead offer a helping hand to those in need and an open ear to listen to those in needing encouragement and or support.  - Kali maa(my own interpretation) ~ inspired from Dr. Usiu

Edited September 25, 2022 by Kali Sensual Reiki

[tide32]

Most start out as intended but then turn into a pissing contest to see who can say the stupidest thing they can think of. I'm guilty of it too. But, sometimes a thread is so stupid I just can't help myself. 

[Hunter VanDyke]

😂

[sunshinelovely]

not all of us are like that, some of us want to have genuine conversation while engaging on the boards 

[Hobby Hobbit -Banned]

I voted!

Edited October 25, 2022 by Hobby Hobbit

[Bootsce]

Little pig doing as I told him to do…

still living in his head rent free…

[Hobby Hobbit -Banned]

On 9/23/2022 at 11:14 PM, Hunter VanDyke said:

Well if you and your friends are trying to keep providers rates at 350/hr or less for the last 20yrs, while you and the same friends have enjoyed your salary increases for the last 20yrs, then yeah that's Crazy.  🙄

Sorry @Bootsce this is ONE of the reasons why the threads go off the rails, because of the clients that are still doing what they can to keep our pay capped for FOREVER apparently.  Providers can't even provide the information the clients SAY THEY WANT to make a decision if they want to see the provider or not without clients coming on here and booing them for it.  It's a lose/lose situation when it should be a win/win.  

Clients:  I don't want to waste my time with a provider out of my price range or who upsells or who requests a deposit to meet. 

Provider:  OK, I posted my actual rates, actual deposit policy, cancellation policy, payment policy to be honest with you, and to not waste your time

Client: Boooooo! 

Of course a client is going to turn your post into a rate thread.  🙄

Says the one charging a rate per hour that far exceeds that of ANY specialist (think, OB/GYN v primary care) doctor ($450 v $156), which is not just lame, but wrong much? Again? https://www.epi.org/publication/charting-wage-stagnation/

[Hunter VanDyke]

1 minute ago, Hobby Hobbit said:

Says the one charging a rate per hour that far exceeds that of ANY specialist (think, OB/GYN v primary care) doctor ($450 v $156), which is not just lame, but wrong much? Again? https://www.epi.org/publication/charting-wage-stagnation/

I mean they're welcome to come do what I do and charge what I charge. No degree required! 😂

Everyone can pick what they want to do for a living. My guess is they wouldn't enjoy it like I do. ❤️  They would also charge many times more than I do if they knew they had to interact with you and people like you. 🤮🤮🤮 They would definitely think my rates are way too low!! 

[Hobby Hobbit -Banned]

1 hour ago, Hunter VanDyke said:

I mean they're welcome to come do what I do and charge what I charge. No degree required! 😂

Everyone can pick what they want to do for a living. My guess is they wouldn't enjoy it like I do. ❤️  They would also charge many times more than I do if they knew they had to interact with you and people like you. 🤮🤮🤮 They would definitely think my rates are way too low!! 

Maybe. But your crying though.

1 hour ago, Hunter VanDyke said:

Haha.  I don't cry over rates. I always keep my rates where I want them.   Clients can book or not I could care less. ❤️

I'm sorry you don't have a yummy appt to go instead of seeking attention here.  I do though! 😁  Bye! 👋 

Says the one with a "rate" keyword alert talking about everyone's "salary increases"!

Buh bye!

[Hunter VanDyke]

1 minute ago, Hobby Hobbit said:

Maybe. But your crying though.

Haha.  I don't cry over rates. I always keep my rates where I want them.   Clients can book or not I could care less. ❤️

I'm sorry you don't have a yummy appt to go instead of seeking attention here.  I do though! 😁  Bye! 👋 

[Laci French]

What the fudge has happened???

 

Come on we need new content and boobs.  TOB needs more boobs posted.  

Can I post them???

[Phil-anderer]

4 hours ago, Laci French said:

What the fudge has happened???

 

Come on we need new content and boobs.  TOB needs more boobs posted.  

Can I post them???

Laci, the voice of reason.  Yes, more content and boobs.  Laci for President.

[Laci French]

🤣🤣 how are you sweet man?

[sparkey600]

On 9/24/2022 at 6:52 AM, average1 said:

I wish there were an option for "sometimes" because sometimes the topics here are informative, engaging and occasionally fun.  Other topics don't interest me at all.  I avoid ones that are filled with negativity.  Life is challenging enough and I do this as an escape and for fun, not to add more drama in my life.  If I want more drama, I just read the news.   I appreciate the folks here who keep it positive, engaging, entertaining and supportive.  And for me, meeting with the ladies has kept me reasonably sane and they fill a need/want in my life.

You my friend are a man of wisdom. Maybe that's why we get along so well.

Very well said. Thanks for posting this reply.

[sparkey600]

On 9/25/2022 at 0:03 AM, Kali Sensual Reiki said:

If you feel the need to PROVE YOUR POINT? Second guess your choice to go public. I sent the 5 precepts to a very special lady on here the other day. I know I posted it on TOB before a few years back also. I will now post it again. You might want to write down these simple sentences  on an indent card or print it out. Glue it in a spot in your office or home as a private reminder to read to yourself daily. 

THE FIVE REIKI PRINCIPALS  
As for today I will not not allow myself to act out of anger or verbalized angry tones also harbor anger in my body. 

As for today I will not worry or become consumed with regrets and or live with fear.  
As for today I will be grateful and humble,  smile more and express love and generosity to all I come in contact with.  

As for today I will work  diligently as well as honestly and  to the very best of my ability 
As for today I will be kind to all living beings never hurt, belittle, harm, children, animals, elderly, handicapped, spouse, friends.  I will instead offer a helping hand to those in need and an open ear to listen to those in needing encouragement and or support.  - Kali maa(my own interpretation) ~ inspired from Dr. Usiu

Kali, your kind heart once again seeks to add comfort to a storm. I love that about you.

[sparkey600]

5 hours ago, Laci French said:

What the fudge has happened???

 

Come on we need new content and boobs.  TOB needs more boobs posted.  

Can I post them???

Please do! Legendary! This topic has gone off the rails for sure! So sick of it!