Getting harder to contact escorts?

[Guest Merlin]

It seems to me that it is getting harder to contact escorts. I was in South Beach two weeks ago and one evening I called about 8 escorts, with 15 minute intervals between them, and got no response until one texted me at 10:30. In each instance, I was definite in wanting to meet, told them my hotel, and suggested a time.

I have my best luck contacting several days ahead of time, but even so, in LA recently I made prior arrangements for a time and place, called earlier in the day to remind and twice got his voice mail. When the time came I thought he might appear so I showered etc, and of course, no show, so I gave up and went to dinner. Then he called that he forgot. I was miffed and out of the mood and said maybe next time.

 

I think the use of cell phones makes it very easy to send all calls to voice mail and genuine calls get lost among the inquiries.

Any escorts know the problem?

I also note that increasingly, more escorts on Rentboy are omitting their phone number.

[maxwellissmart]

It seems to me that it is getting harder to contact escorts. I was in South Beach two weeks ago and one evening I called about 8 escorts, with 15 minute intervals between them, and got no response until one texted me at 10:30. In each instance, I was definite in wanting to meet, told them my hotel, and suggested a time.

I have my best luck contacting several days ahead of time, but even so, in LA recently I made prior arrangements for a time and place, called earlier in the day to remind and twice got his voice mail. When the time came I thought he might appear so I showered etc, and of course, no show, so I gave up and went to dinner. Then he called that he forgot. I was miffed and out of the mood and said maybe next time.

 

I think the use of cell phones makes it very easy to send all calls to voice mail and genuine calls get lost among the inquiries.

Any escorts know the problem?

 

Mine tends to be the problem of contacting me way too late, not giving me any notice at all, or everyone contacting me on the same day. That said, this week so far has been DOA, which means that I'll have nine people contact me on Friday.

[SteveEscort]

in LA recently I made prior arrangements for a time and place, called earlier in the day to remind and twice got his voice mail. When the time came I thought he might appear so I showered etc, and of course, no show, so I gave up and went to dinner. Then he called that he forgot. I was miffed and out of the mood and said maybe next time.

 

How do escorts just forget, some guys never fail to amaze me.

 

I nearly always answer my phone when I can but you can't when you are already entertaining. Maybe most of those guys were already on other appointments. It's rare I turn down an appointment but sometimes you just can't answer the phone and if the message was left hours ago and said "Hi are you around in the next hour" then I wouldn't return it either if a couple of hours have passed. Us escorts don't know the client's circumstances.

 

I had one guy repeatedly ring me when I was on an appointment and when I phoned him back he was rather rude about it. I said "Well how would you like it I allowed my phone to repeatedly call whilst with you and return calls in your presence". Clients just don't think that way sometimes.

 

I don't understand escorts omitting phone numbers, I have seen that too myself. If you want the work and want the money you make it your business to be contactable my email text and phone and one phone can do it all for you and alert you when you have new emails. Life is so simple these days for escorts to be able to respond. The cost of a quality phone is probably the cost of two appointments but you still see escorts running about with 1997 Nokia's that they just won't give up

[jjkrkwood]

And escorts also forget that NOT everyone has joined the technological age, as in my case I dont have a cell phone, and alot of ads I see on Rentboy say "Text Only". And this is certainly not something I can borrow a coworkers cell phone for...

 

Perhaps this is the escorts way of weeding out clients... ? I would THINK they would want it to be easy for the client to contact them?

 

Who knows how the entrepreneurial mind works ?

[maxwellissmart]

And escorts also forget that NOT everyone has joined the technological age, as in my case I dont have a cell phone, and alot of ads I see on Rentboy say "Text Only". And this is certainly not something I can borrow a coworkers cell phone for...

 

Perhaps this is the escorts way of weeding out clients... ? I would THINK they would want it to be easy for the client to contact them?

 

Who knows how the entrepreneurial mind works ?

 

It took me a while to get a cell, and even longer to get a smartphone. I couldn't live without either now—and I haven't had a landline in going on ten years.

[josephga]

I got rid of my landline in 2002 few months after getting a cell. Then got a smartphone this past april. I noticed allot of guys won't leave a message. Anytime a clients here and on the table I turn the phone off. Sometimes I'll turn the phone on after the session and see missed calls. I call them back regardless if they left a message or not..

[jjkrkwood]

It took me a while to get a cell, and even longer to get a smartphone. I couldn't live without either now—and I haven't had a landline in going on ten years.

 

Until I am convinced my life requires it, I'm a hold-out. I dont want to become one of those people I see with their phones "welded" to their hands 24/7. Its ridiculous and always makes me laugh. What could possibly be that important ? My landline serves me well, and I guess I just need to find escorts that "accept calls" instead of texts ?

[Kevin Slater]

Wow, zero for eight? I'm sorry for your bad luck and don't know what you could have done differently.

 

I often wonder how late is too late to call back. If he left a message at ten and my performance got out at eleven, is that too late to call? I like when the message says call me if you can anytime before such-an-hour.

 

recently I made prior arrangements for a time and place, called earlier in the day to remind and twice got his voice mail. When the time came I thought he might appear so I showered etc, and of course, no show, so I gave up and went to dinner. Then he called that he forgot. I was miffed and out of the mood and said maybe next time.

 

That's why I won't finalize the where until the day of. I'm not giving out my specific address a week ahead of time, running the risk of not hearing from the guy again and getting voicemail when I call him, and having to be home and ready (and not accepting other bookings) on the off chance that he actually does show. I'm happy to reserve the time, but he needs to call that day to confirm all is on track. Otherwise it's all sitting on pins and needles.

 

As far as the text only folk, I say good riddance.

 

Kevin Slater

[maxwellissmart]

Until I am convinced my life requires it, I'm a hold-out. I dont want to become one of those people I see with their phones "welded" to their hands 24/7. Its ridiculous and always makes me laugh. What could possibly be that important ? My landline serves me well, and I guess I just need to find escorts that "accept calls" instead of texts ?

 

If having a plan with the lowest possible number of minutes makes me "welded," then so be it. I only added texting to my phone after some clients told me it would be a good way to stay in touch with them. I use my phone 90% of the time as an information device, and to check client email. The other main reason I have one is in case I need to make an emergency call to AAA because I've had a wreck or a flat.

[josephga]

Until I am convinced my life requires it, I'm a hold-out. I dont want to become one of those people I see with their phones "welded" to their hands 24/7. Its ridiculous and always makes me laugh. What could possibly be that important ? My landline serves me well, and I guess I just need to find escorts that "accept calls" instead of texts ?

 

LOL I see people around like that phone in one hand a cigarette in the other. Some people will even pretend too be talking on the phone in public trying to look important

[seeker630]

Until I am convinced my life requires it, I'm a hold-out. I dont want to become one of those people I see with their phones "welded" to their hands 24/7. Its ridiculous and always makes me laugh. What could possibly be that important ? My landline serves me well, and I guess I just need to find escorts that "accept calls" instead of texts ?

 

I keep looking for justification to buy a new cell phone/smartphone but so far, I haven't found it. I've kept my landline because cell reception is poor in my neighborhood. I have a very inexpensive older cell phone which I generally leave in my car (I bought it when I was traveling for work). The majority of time now, I'm either in my home or at work.

 

I'm sure that once I buy one I'll use it more than I anticipate, but do I need one? Not at present.

 

But texting seems to be replacing email & perhaps even voice calls with the younger crowd.

[maxwellissmart]

Wow, zero for eight? I'm sorry for your bad luck and don't know what you could have done differently.

 

I often wonder how late is too late to call back. If he left a message at ten and my performance got out at eleven, is that too late to call? I like when the message says call me if you can anytime before such-an-hour.

 

 

 

That's why I won't finalize the where until the day of. I'm not giving out my specific address a week ahead of time, running the risk of not hearing from the guy again and getting voicemail when I call him, and having to be home and ready (and not accepting other bookings) on the off chance that he actually does show. I'm happy to reserve the time, but he needs to call that day to confirm all is on track. Otherwise it's all sitting on pins and needles.

 

As far as the text only folk, I say good riddance.

 

Kevin Slater

 

Zero for 8 = there's something wrong with your timing or your overall approach. Or there's the off chance that you did something to piss someone off in a past encounter or there's some negative press going on about you.

[Kevin Slater]

Some people will even pretend too be talking on the phone in public trying to look important

 

A faux call does give you an excuse to be standing still on the sidewalk while you cruise someone. Amazing how often both your calls don't end at the same time!

 

Kevin Slater

[jjkrkwood]

I keep looking for justification to buy a new cell phone/smartphone but so far, I haven't found it. I've kept my landline because cell reception is poor in my neighborhood. I have a very inexpensive older cell phone which I generally leave in my car (I bought it when I was traveling for work). The majority of time now, I'm either in my home or at work.

 

I'm sure that once I buy one I'll use it more than I anticipate, but do I need one? Not at present.

 

But texting seems to be replacing email & perhaps even voice calls with the younger crowd.

 

Geez Seek, are you sure we werent separated at birth ? Funny thing, I was given a cell phone at work because I kept saying I felt uneasy these days when getting in my car withone one. Its still lying on my desk, unactivated, almost 1 year. AND my office was even gonna pay for it.

[+ Travis69]

Geez Seek, are you sure we werent separated at birth ? Funny thing, I was given a cell phone at work because I kept saying I felt uneasy these days when getting in my car withone one. Its still lying on my desk, unactivated, almost 1 year. AND my office was even gonna pay for it.

 

Now what will you do when you have a flat tire at midnight on that lonely back road and you can't call AAA who will send a hot repairman with a 10 inch fat cock to change it for you and then suggest you tip him with a great BJ....... Then you'll be sorry you didn't activate that cellphone!!!!

[jjkrkwood]

Now what will you do when you have a flat tire at midnight on that lonely back road and you can't call AAA who will send a hot repairman with a 10 inch fat cock to change it for you and then suggest you tip him with a great BJ....... Then you'll be sorry you didn't activate that cellphone!!!!

 

FYI Travis, I sat on the side of the road and CRIED......

[RockHard]

Professionalism

 

Some escorts are convinced, the harder it is to reach them, the more exclusive they are.

 

If he left a message at ten and my performance got out at eleven, is that too late to call?

 

Escort or not, if I have to call someone after 10 PM and can't reach the person, I always leave a message stating how many more hours I will be up. It's the only courteous way to handle a call at that hour.

 

I only added texting to my phone after some clients told me it would be a good way to stay in touch with them. (a lot of ads I see on Rentboy say "Text Only")

 

I have no patience for texting. None. I have a very strong aversion to typing on tiny keyboards. I HATE it! If an escort ad says "text only," I move on. IMO, that escort is immediately labeled STUPID, and I want nothing to do with a stupid escort.

 

If an escort ad says "no email," I just assume the guy can't afford an ISP.

 

People's love affair with their electronic toys amuses me. I often see it as just another form of addiction or just gross insecurity. At a recent doctor's appointment, there were six gay men, including me, waiting to see the doctor. Five of those guys had their face in a smartphone the entire wait. For awhile I thought what fun for me, I get to stare at these men and check them all out for longer time periods without their noticing. For an actor or writer who specializes in studying people, smartphones are, perhaps, a good thing. Not one of those guys noticed the life that was going on around them.

 

I'm not giving out my specific address a week ahead of time...I'm happy to reserve the time, but he needs to call that day to confirm all is on track.

 

I'm happy to make confirmation calls. They are important. I may not need a specific address a week in advance, but I will want to know a nearby street to help with planning. I may also want to know the following:

 

1. Walk-up or elevator building?

2. Camera surveillance in the lobby or doorman, or both?

3. Any pets?

4. Do you live alone?

[Kevin Slater]

I may also want to know the following:

 

1. Walk-up or elevator building?

2. Camera surveillance in the lobby or doorman, or both?

3. Any pets?

4. Do you live alone?

 

Elevator, neither, nope and yes. All done for the comfort and convenience of the client.

 

Kevin Slater

[+ Travis69]

I prefer a place with a doorman or security personel. If anything goes wrong with the escort there is someone for me to run to.

[jjkrkwood]

Elevator, neither, nope and yes. All done for the comfort and convenience of the client.

 

Kevin Slater

 

 

LOL - TMI..... all i want to know is How BIG and How Much ?

[maxwellissmart]

Five of those guys had their face in a smartphone the entire wait. For awhile I thought what fun for me, I get to stare at these men and check them all out for longer time periods without their noticing. For an actor or writer who specializes in studying people, smartphones are, perhaps, a good thing. Not one of those guys noticed the life that was going on around them.

 

Fair enough, but you're making a generalization about 1) what they are looking at on their smartphones, and 2) their motivations for having one. For me, if I'm in a doctor's office looking at my phone, it could be: 1) I'm checking my email, 2) I'm reading the news (i.e. connecting with "life" around me), 3) letting someone know about a planned event or meeting, 4) looking up info regarding what I'm about to see the doctor for, 5) working on a project and giving myself notes, etc. etc. There's always going to be life going on around me that I don't notice—whether I'm engaged in a conversation with someone, browsing in a store, reading a magazine or lost in thought. That's fine—it's not my life, and it's external.

[maxwellissmart]

I prefer a place with a doorman or security personel. If anything goes wrong with the escort there is someone for me to run to.

 

Trust me, you'll bleed out before you get that far.

 

(snicker)

[+ Travis69]

Trust me, you'll bleed out before you get that far.

 

(snicker)

I'll scribble the escort's name and unit # with my blood.....

[maxwellissmart]

I'll scribble the escort's name and unit # with my blood.....

 

It's easy to change an F to an E.

[+ Travis69]

One escort actually got mad at me for not warning him he would have to go through a security person at my building. He had my real name, unit number. All he had to do is say "I am going to see XXX in XXX." He then proceeded to say "It is my policy not to accept any liquid beverages from clients" when I asked if he would like something to drink. I understand that as far as drugging a guy, etc. but the way he said it. He could have just said "Thanks, I'm fine".