Would you hire him—Mike Austin

[maxwellissmart]

One last thing—I could see this being a conflict of interest if 1) I had posted ad materials in the same city and was trying to establish a direct comparison and 2) there were much fewer escorts and 3) I criticized the escort and said: "I would not hire this person, what about you?" For all you guys know—I'm Mike Austin.

[MFLV]

Funny you say that cause I did think, I wonder if he is Mike Austin ? Just because the Chicago DC travel area thing. Max, if you are Mike, I like your ad and love the photos

and one day hope to be in bed with you! )))

[jawjateck]

Seek....You're right, but usually guys are asking about newbies and unreviewed providers hoping for some 411 in their area or travel zone; and it is true that guys with no knowledge frequently throw in an opinion. When someone asks about a provider with an extensive review history like Mike's, we assist by referring them to the escort's review page. In Mike's case, his reviews go back 7+ years to Hooboy's era. He also is a registered member of this forum, even though his participation is almost non-existent. Anyone can look at his ads and review page and make an appropriate decision to hire or not.

 

Max.....I should add that I do not ascribe any ulterior motives to you in starting this thread, but I recommend that you focus on new entrants/unreviewed providers to the market if you want to discuss advertising/marketing methods. You asked "would you hire him?, so yes I agree that you need to ask a different question because starting a thread that becomes a review of the escort is not fair to him at all. You didn't intend for comments to describe actual encounters with him, but that's what happens when you ask about a guy who's been around for a long time and has plenty of reviews already to inform interested readers about him.

 

Fortunately, seasoned forum members have tempered their responses in this thread and seemed to focus their comments on your primary intent (the ad, the pics, his look).

[maxwellissmart]

Max.....I should add that I do not ascribe any ulterior motives to you in starting this thread, but I recommend that you focus on new entrants/unreviewed providers to the market if you want to discuss advertising/marketing methods. You asked "would you hire him?, so yes I agree that you need to ask a different question because starting a thread that becomes a review of the escort is not fair to him at all. You didn't intend for comments to describe actual encounters with him, but that's what happens when you ask about a guy who's been around for a long time and has plenty of reviews already to inform interested readers about him.

 

The idea behind the thread is to make assessments on the viability of new ideas. Some of these ideas—like professional pictures in themed clothing—are expensive or complicated. Again, the whole point of asking questions like these is to see what kind of impact such ideas have on you guys, if any at all—and whether or not to try something like it myself. For example—at some point an escort decides to tour. Another escort decides to do a "dinner and a movie" package discount. A third writes sexy emails and sends his clients underwear as thank-you's. A fourth decides to give a freebie appointment for every five that are booked.

 

These might be new escorts, they might be established escorts. Technically, we all compete against each other since—as someone pointed out recently—this is now a global marketplace, and escorts can fly pretty much anywhere. We like to keep up with trends just like every other business—and it's nice to get ideas when another escort has the nerve to stick their toe in and test the water. If I post a thread like this again, I'll be sure to have a disclaimer at the beginning: "please comment on the materials only—this is not a thread to mention past reviews."

[jawjateck]

Max......Look at you.....pretending to be an escort! Keep writing good stuff like that, and a few folks around here may actually believe you are an escort.

[maxwellissmart]

Max......Look at you.....pretending to be an escort! Keep writing good stuff like that, and a few folks around here may actually believe you are an escort.

 

I will take that as a compliment! I mean, come on—you post on the board and ask questions and people think you're up to something. You try to be funny and people think you're up to something. You disagree and post what you really think and people think you're up to something. And the ironic thing is that I've been told I'm too suspicious of clients.

[+ Axiom2001]

About five years ago, I had the hots and desire to hire Mike. An acquaintance of mine who lives in Texas did hire him and was disappointed. This man stated that Mike was far too "regimented" for him.

Their time together seemed more like a mental [sexual script] that Mike was following! After my once "friend" but now a mere "acquaintance" told me this--I chose NOT to pursue engaging his time!

[bigvalboy]

BVB - all you said was that you'd pass on him. You didn't trash him or speak badly of him.

 

True...but I had not looked at it in the context that Jawjateck framed it, and if in fact Max's thread had an ulterior motive, then I was saying that I felt bad about participating at all. At this point, after hearing both sides, I believe that Jawjateck made an interesting observation. And....there is no need for anyone to read anything more or anything less into that.

[seeker630]

The idea behind the thread is to make assessments on the viability of new ideas. Some of these ideas—like professional pictures in themed clothing—are expensive or complicated. Again, the whole point of asking questions like these is to see what kind of impact such ideas have on you guys, if any at all—and whether or not to try something like it myself. For example—at some point an escort decides to tour. Another escort decides to do a "dinner and a movie" package discount. A third writes sexy emails and sends his clients underwear as thank-you's. A fourth decides to give a freebie appointment for every five that are booked.

 

These might be new escorts, they might be established escorts. Technically, we all compete against each other since—as someone pointed out recently—this is now a global marketplace, and escorts can fly pretty much anywhere. We like to keep up with trends just like every other business—and it's nice to get ideas when another escort has the nerve to stick their toe in and test the water. If I post a thread like this again, I'll be sure to have a disclaimer at the beginning: "please comment on the materials only—this is not a thread to mention past reviews."

 

Just a suggestion - pick a title that more accurately reflects your real question too.

[maxwellissmart]

Just a suggestion - pick a title that more accurately reflects your real question too.

 

Fair enough.

[down_to_business]

...For all you guys know—I'm Mike Austin.

 

Now that comment could hurt his business more than anything else;) But I don't think Max's intention was to harm this particular escort at all although his agenda at times seems to be to want to hurt every single escort's business, equally!

 

But in all seriousness I don't think bringing up an escort 'net' hurts their business at all unless its simply complete trashing. Discussing the escort will focus people on this individual that might have never looked at their ad or reviews in the first place. He will likely even get a few hires or inquiries just because of this discussion.

 

As to the original question about whether or not I would hire him, my answer would be no, but simply becasue he isn't physially what I am looking for. As to his ads, I think they are generally very well done. I like that he posts multiple face pictures and if I did hire him, I feel that I would enter the appointment with a high level of confidence that I know exactly what I am getting into. I would be shocked, for example, if he didn't match his pictures because they were of someone else or 10+ years old etc.

[maxwellissmart]

But in all seriousness I don't think bringing up an escort 'net' hurts their business at all unless its simply complete trashing. Discussing the escort will focus people on this individual that might have never looked at their ad or reviews in the first place. He will likely even get a few hires or inquiries just because of this discussion.

 

I actually considered this when I wrote the OP.

[BostonPhil]

I will take that as a compliment! I mean, come on—you post on the board and ask questions and people think you're up to something. You try to be funny and people think you're up to something. You disagree and post what you really think and people think you're up to something. And the ironic thing is that I've been told I'm too suspicious of clients.

 

What are you trying to say. Your sudden flip-floppery makes me thing you're up to something.

[doitb4ugo]

What are you trying to say. Your sudden flip-floppery makes me thing you're up to something.

 

I do believe that you must also be up to something....fess up BP.

[BostonPhil]

I do believe that you must also be up to something....fess up BP.

 

You wanna know what's up? Look down my pants!

[doitb4ugo]

You wanna know what's up? Look down my pants!

 

That might make me up to something...

[maxwellissmart]

What are you trying to say. Your sudden flip-floppery makes me thing you're up to something.

 

I'm Mike Romney.

[BostonPhil]

I'm Mike Romney.

 

Is he flip-flippin on his first name now?

[BostonPhil]

Max......Look at you.....pretending to be an escort! Keep writing good stuff like that, and a few folks around here may actually believe you are an escort.

 

Let me reassure you, Max IS an escort.

[seeker630]

Now that comment could hurt his business more than anything else;) But I don't think Max's intention was to harm this particular escort at all although his agenda at times seems to be to want to hurt every single escort's business, equally!

 

But in all seriousness I don't think bringing up an escort 'net' hurts their business at all unless its simply complete trashing. Discussing the escort will focus people on this individual that might have never looked at their ad or reviews in the first place. He will likely even get a few hires or inquiries just because of this discussion.

 

As to the original question about whether or not I would hire him, my answer would be no, but simply becasue he isn't physially what I am looking for. As to his ads, I think they are generally very well done. I like that he posts multiple face pictures and if I did hire him, I feel that I would enter the appointment with a high level of confidence that I know exactly what I am getting into. I would be shocked, for example, if he didn't match his pictures because they were of someone else or 10+ years old etc.

 

Good point.

[jawjateck]

Let me reassure you, Max IS an escort.

 

Uh...no....BP, you are an escort; max is just another unknown soul hanging out in Hooville. As long as he's anonymous, he has zero credibility feigning to play the role of a provider, and I would caution anyone about giving heed to his comments or counsel. Sadly, Hooville is populated with some folks who will believe just about anything that an anonymous poster writes on the forum. Why anyone would take heed to anything I write is mindboggling, but occasionally it happens.

[maxwellissmart]

Uh...no....BP, you are an escort; max is just another unknown soul hanging out in Hooville. As long as he's anonymous, he has zero credibility feigning to play the role of a provider, and I would caution anyone about giving heed to his comments or counsel. Sadly, Hooville is populated with some folks who will believe just about anything that an anonymous poster writes on the forum. Why anyone would take heed to anything I write is mindboggling, but occasionally it happens.

 

Well that's actually rather... hurtful. Just because you don't know who I am doesn't mean I don't have something of value to contribute—and until you decide to post your name, rank and Social Security number—you're just as able to slink back into anonymity as I am. Of course, I am assuming that "Jawjateck" isn't your birth name.

 

Hmm. I don't really know what to think about this post, other than to feel disappointed that some people really do only value escorts in the context of being escorts and nothing else.

[Lohengrin1979]

Uh...no....BP, you are an escort; max is just another unknown soul hanging out in Hooville. As long as he's anonymous, he has zero credibility feigning to play the role of a provider, and I would caution anyone about giving heed to his comments or counsel. Sadly, Hooville is populated with some folks who will believe just about anything that an anonymous poster writes on the forum. Why anyone would take heed to anything I write is mindboggling, but occasionally it happens.

 

Why on earth should he have to disclose his working name on this board merely to lend credence to his thoughts? None of the rest of us have. I've commented on opera and singing but I sure as hell haven't posted my website and stage name. We are ALL anonymous on this board except for those escorts who choose not to be and they take the pros and cons of the decision to make themselves known. Reading what certain individuals have posted on this board, I am amazed that ANY escort reveals themselves. I may not like what some escorts post but it wouldn't deter me from hiring them if I liked their look and their skill set. An hour is hardly enough time to share thoughts with your chosen escort about a bus monitor being bullied. By virtue of your own comment, no one should be listening to your opinion of Max either, which shows how futile any conversation on these boards would be if we took your route. Not for me, thanks.

 

Lohengrin1979

[down_to_business]

Why on earth should he have to disclose his working name on this board merely to lend credence to his thoughts? None of the rest of us have. I've commented on opera and singing but I sure as hell haven't posted my website and stage name. We are ALL anonymous on this board except for those escorts who choose not to be and they take the pros and cons of the decision to make themselves known. Reading what certain individuals have posted on this board, I am amazed that ANY escort reveals themselves. I may not like what some escorts post but it wouldn't deter me from hiring them if I liked their look and their skill set. An hour is hardly enough time to share thoughts with your chosen escort about a bus monitor being bullied. By virtue of your own comment, no one should be listening to your opinion of Max either, which shows how futile any conversation on these boards would be if we took your route. Not for me, thanks.

 

Lohengrin1979

 

I don't think there is any problem that he or anyone else posts anonymously. I think Max should be able to post about anything and as often as he wants to. The only problem I have with him is that he is posting anonymously with the "full faith and credit" of an escort without the "credentials" or accountability to back it up. It would be like someone giving legal advice without being able to verify that person's membership in the Bar. Yes I know the internet is full of message boards that people claim to be Dr.s that give medical advice etc etc that may or may not really be medical doctors at all and accept that is just part of the power and flaws of the internet. On this website, the escort is the doctor, it is his opinion and advice that so many of us value over others and as such there should be requirements to earn that designation and individual accountability for the opinions expressed.

 

Like it or not, our Joey posts one controversial topic after another, but he owns his words and actions. Max posts drivel about how client after client pisses him off for emailing him too much, asking too much, asking too little, posts his 10 Commandments of Escorting as if it were the Word of God, yet has no accountability, no personal responsbility, for anything he writes. Is Max an escort, probably. There are enough escorts on here that vouch for him. But should Max's opinions be taken as any more important than any other individual (including myself) that posts anonymously on this website- absolutely NOT-- at least until he can muster the personal courage to step out of the shadows and back up his professional opinions with his professional reputation.

[Boner]

And then there's analysis paralysis, which just the other day robbed me of the simple joy of smelling a freshly cut lawn - wondering if the lawn-care people's mower blades had been properly sharpened, and if the cut was at the right height and angle, and if the new fertilizer had absorbed into the soil before the cut, and....