Does being in porn increase escort business?

[jawjateck]

I think you'd be surprised. There is a huge porn following, and I believe that social media has even increased it. That's assuming you're into the whole thing. I follow a bunch of them on Twitter and so do a LOT of other people.

 

I'm not gonna start naming guys, but there are absolutely stars of the moment. Guys that can get people to turn up at clubs and events based on name recognition alone.

 

As far as escorting goes. The plus would be the name recognition. The minus might be a little bit of intimidation factor. I'll tell you one thing though, there is an up and coming "star" called Alex Mecum that I would pay a huge premium for! If you don't know who he is, do yourself a favor and follow him on Twitter. There are some amazing X-rated things there.

 

Social media has definitely helped me make hiring decisions. While I've never been drawn to anyone because of his social network activity, I have identified many who would be incompatible playmates, and struck them off the to-do list. Very helpful resource.

[+ Truereview]

I enjoy porn (maybe a little too much). Lord knows Gabriel Clark precipitates unending gushers from me (@Mikegaite, by the way, nice scene with him! ) .

 

I can't explain this though: for me, the more popular and well-known someone becomes, the less appealing he is for me as far as escort possibilities. Whether it is porn, social media fame, whatever else makes the escort more known, the less I'm interested. Something clicks off for me. However, I'm always intrigued and turned on by guys whose service is quality but there is no hoopla around his persona.

[mattr]

As a newbie to hiring, a well reviewed pornstar provides a level confidence that the date will meet or exceed expectation. I have 3 hires under my belt, a well revitwed non-pornstar and 2 pornstars... all good experiences. The guy that is currently at the top of my list is a retired pornstar but my decision to put him on the top of my list has more to do with a tremendous amount of excellent reviews here. Hopefully, I will be all over him on his next trip to NY

[down_to_business]

The garish lighting?

 

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I can't explain this though: for me, the more popular and well-known someone becomes, the less appealing he is for me as far as escort possibilities. Whether it is porn, social media fame, whatever else makes the escort more known, the less I'm interested. Something clicks off for me. However, I'm always intrigued and turned on by guys whose service is quality but there is no hoopla around his persona.

 

For not being able to explain it, you summed it up pretty well. That's how I feel too!

[Gar1eth]

 

I can't explain this though: for me, the more popular and well-known someone becomes, the less appealing he is for me as far as escort possibilities. Whether it is porn, social media fame, whatever else makes the escort more known, the less I'm interested. Something clicks off for me. However, I'm always intrigued and turned on by guys whose service is quality but there is no hoopla around his persona.

 

For not being able to explain it, you summed it up pretty well. That's how I feel too!

 

I'm wondering about both of you whether it's the notoriety-they are no longer a mystery. Does the same thing apply to escorts with lots of good reviews? Do you shy away from them to prefer the lesser known or unknown guys?

 

Gman

[keithhardy]

I'm sure there are enquiring minds that want to know:

 

http://rentmen.com/KeithHardy

Thanks for sharing!!!

[MikeyGMin]

Mr Mecum is an amazing porn guy. Beautiful body, eye-popping ass, very nice cock, and versatile - at least on the videos I have seen. He's my kind of handsome, too. He has done BB, however, for those who keep count.

 

Unfortunately it's almost impossible for these guys to work these days if they won't do bareback. The industry is satisfied that the accuracy of that super quick test they take the day before shooting and the use of Truvada is enough protection. So far, I don't think they've been proven wrong (not that they would tell us about it if they were.)

 

I personally don't feel that someone is tainted because they've done bareback. I just find it so unnecessary. It doesn't diminish the porn scene at all if the guy is wearing a condom. At least for me.

 

As far as Alex goes it's probably a moot point. I've seen no indication at all that he escorts.

[Gar1eth]

Unfortunately it's almost impossible for these guys to work these days if they won't do bareback. The industry is satisfied that the accuracy of that super quick test they take the day before shooting and the use of Truvada is enough protection. So far, I don't think they've been proven wrong (not that they would tell us about it if they were.)

 

I personally don't feel that someone is tainted because they've done bareback. I just find it so unnecessary. It doesn't diminish the porn scene at all if the guy is wearing a condom. At least for me.

 

As far as Alex goes it's probably a moot point. I've seen no indication at all that he escorts.

 

 

 

I just had my test done at the local health department. I had never had it done there before. For the last several months they are only using rapid tests. They no longer send the blood off for confirmatory RNA testing. But that's because this is a newer rapid test that I hadn't heard of before. According to the nurse, this new rapid test looks for antibodies and the p24 antigen. It's supposed to be able to detect infections at three or more weeks out. The RNA confirmatory test they would have sent away for previously is supposed to be able to detect infections starting around 2 weeks. So the Health Dept has lost a week of detection but saved money as performing the rapid alone is cheaper plus there isn't the expense/time of trying to contact someone who on their old testing regimen was negative by a less sensitive rapid but picked up on RNA screening.

 

Gman

[Gar1eth]

Addendum- I just came across this article that says this rapid test may not be very good at detecting recent infections after all.

 

http://mobile.aidsmap.com/Rapid-combination-test-fails-to-detect-many-cases-of-acute-HIV-infection/page/2204685

 

Gman

[MikeyGMin]

Addendum- I just came across this article that says this rapid test may not be very good at detecting recent infections after all.

 

http://mobile.aidsmap.com/Rapid-combination-test-fails-to-detect-many-cases-of-acute-HIV-infection/page/2204685

 

Gman

 

Very interesting and lines up with an experience a friend of mine recently had. He made a mistake and did something he obviously shouldn't have. (The reason I'm so adamant about having PREP as a second line of defense. Even intelligent responsible people make mistakes.) He went through the postexposure protocol which included the rapid test the day after, 30 days of Truvada, and then another type of test to get the "all clear."

 

Although the entire experience scared him to death, and he had absolutely no side effects from the Truvada, he still won't take it as PREP. People gonna do what people gonna to do!

[jawjateck]

Funny that I wrote about the utility of social media hours ago, and while browsing social media, I am now able to strike another pornstar/escort from consideration. They make this too easy.

[MikeyGMin]

Funny that I wrote about the utility of social media hours ago, and while browsing social media, I am now able to strike another pornstar/escort from consideration. They make this too easy.

 

I'm fascinated. What are the things that make you cross them off your list? If that's not too personal.

[jawjateck]

I'm fascinated. What are the things that make you cross them off your list? If that's not too personal.

 

When it is apparent that the lad is "high maintenance", I lose interest. During extended outings, they are no fun...at all. Best this, best that. Do this. Do that. Go here. Go there. Schedule schedule schedule. Shopping and dining at only certain places. Can't deviate from their personal habits, food requirements, for even...one.....day. UGH! High maintenance means ME ME ME ME ME ME. A person is free to live that way, just not on my dime.

 

The other issue that results in non-consideration is the subject that is banished in this forum into its own dark room of hostility and intolerance. You can probably guess what that is, eh?

[geminibear]

I enjoy porn (maybe a little too much). Lord knows Gabriel Clark precipitates unending gushers from me (@Mikegaite, by the way, nice scene with him! ) .

You're going to go blind Mijo

[Gar1eth]

When it is apparent that the lad is "high maintenance", I lose interest. During extended outings, they are no fun...at all. Best this, best that. Do this. Do that. Go here. Go there. Schedule schedule schedule. Shopping and dining at only certain places. Can't deviate from their personal habits, food requirements, for even...one.....day. UGH! High maintenance means ME ME ME ME ME ME. A person is free to live that way, just not on my dime

 

So do you interact with them on the social media to find this stuff out or just observe?

The other issue that results in non-consideration is the subject that is banished in this forum into its own dark room of hostility and intolerance. You can probably guess what that is, eh?

 

Unless you are talking about barebacking, I have no idea what you are referring to.

 

Gman

[geminibear]

When it is apparent that the lad is "high maintenance", I lose interest. During extended outings, they are no fun...at all. Best this, best that. Do this. Do that. Go here. Go there. Schedule schedule schedule. Shopping and dining at only certain places. Can't deviate from their personal habits, food requirements, for even...one.....day. UGH! High maintenance means ME ME ME ME ME ME. A person is free to live that way, just not on my dime.

 

The other issue that results in non-consideration is the subject that is banished in this forum into its own dark room of hostility and intolerance. You can probably guess what that is, eh?

+1

[jawjateck]

So do you interact with them on the social media to find this stuff out or just observe?

Unless you are talking about barebacking, I have no idea what you are referring to.

Gman

 

I'm just an observer. I'm not into social media. I'm into sensual media.

And item #2 is not about BB. The subject is so vile I shall not let the word pass from my clumsy fingers, but if you look at the front page of the forum and count down to the 9th room, that's where poor souls stumble into the dark side of hostility and intolerance.

[Gar1eth]

And item #2 is not about BB. The subject is so vile I shall not let the word pass from my clumsy fingers, but if you look at the front page of the forum and count down to the 9th room, that's where poor souls stumble into the dark side of hostility and intolerance.

 

Omigosh-you don't mean (shudder) Politics, Religion, and War?

 

 

Gman

[MikeyGMin]

I'm just an observer. I'm not into social media. I'm into sensual media.

And item #2 is not about BB. The subject is so vile I shall not let the word pass from my clumsy fingers, but if you look at the front page of the forum and count down to the 9th room, that's where poor souls stumble into the dark side of hostility and intolerance.

 

You are too funny. :) I'd love to know how many people do the count just like I did.

[+ Truereview]

I'm wondering about both of you whether it's the notoriety-they are no longer a mystery. Does the same thing apply to escorts with lots of good reviews? Do you shy away from them to prefer the lesser known or unknown guys?

Gman

Hmmm...good question, Gman. I do get bored easily. My curse. When people get too much exposure, they bore me - whether it is their real self or their persona. As far as folks with lots of reviews, I look for quality and patterns in reviews, not quantity of reviews. I have also reached a point in my hiring hobby that I now conduct 1 hour interviews if I want to meet someone new. This allows me to invite anyone I like (physically, emotionally, intellectually) without pressure on either of us. It also allows me to invite lesser or well known guys and helps me make exceptions to my own "rules."

 

You're going to go blind Mijo

 

I wear goggles for such occasions, Gem.

[+ friendofsheila]

I'm not a pro so don't have first hand experience, but I'm going to guess that these days, because there is so much porn and so many ways to access porn.....it's not as big a deal or as special as it used to be.

 

This sounds about right.

[+ dutchmuch]

the few guys Ive seen who have done vids have been let downs. just my experience

 

And who would they be Jimboi?

[Jock123]

Professional Porn is becoming a thing of the Past. EVERYONE mostly has Done some type of "Porn" In some Shape or Form. For my Generation this Usually has something do with a Webcam. Amateur Porn is taking Over. I'm really not even sure how the Studios make Money anymore considering how much Free Content is out there. Unless You are FEMALE...Its really not that Lucrative.

 

Although I am an Escort. If I were a Client for me(Personally) Itd be a Turn Off. I dont know...Theres something about a Bright Eyed/Amateur guy...Your Everyday kinda guy thats just more Appealing to me.(I Hope this makes sense)

 

 

I would never do Porn...Hell Im not even totally Comfortable giving my Ad Info here Just yet;) I really like the Anonomitity of being an Escort. I Can walk In a store and not feel like people know me Etc. Thats why Escorting was Perfect for me(Over Porn...Plus Porn doesnt pay Much)

[MikeyGMin]

Although I am an Escort. If I were a Client for me(Personally) Itd be a Turn Off. I dont know...Theres something about a Bright Eyed/Amateur guy...Your Everyday kinda guy thats just more Appealing to me.(I Hope this makes sense)

 

It makes sense but there are two sides to every coin. There is a lot to be said for experience, and I can't tell you how hot it is to watch the porn scenes of someone you've actually been with. When you actually know what they feel and taste like. It's like adding smell-a-vision or something. You can totally put yourself in the place of the other performer. It's hot.

 

You are absolutely correct about recognition though. No matter what, it is absolutely going to come out to someone you know in some fashion. It's a big step and not a decision to make lightly.

[Mikegaite]

Can we escorts please get a spreadsheet of which escorts are pro-porn and which are anti-porn?

 

If I can modestly appeal to authority, I've worked with and am friends with some of the top-searched people on AEBN and specifically talked with them about how porn has affected their escorting. On balance, I would say there's no net effect on business. Some people will sanctimoniously eschew porn-star escorts, and some will put them on a pedestal.

 

I think Jawja's post was spot on. The people commenting in this thread may lean one way or the other fairly heavily when it comes to hiring pornstars, but I'd say overall most people are saying, meh, i don't really care, let's see what drama is transpiring in the barebacking thread.