Do you "escort" tweet?

[Monk]

In other words, if you're a provider, do you have a Twitter account and use it for your escorting business? And, similarly, if you're a client, do you follow escorts on Twitter and communicate via Twitter with them? Please tell us about your experiences.

[fairemily]

It's just such a civilian site, I don't like to cross the streams.

[Monk]

That's what I thought, too. Then I realized a provider I knew was tweeting. And, when I started "following" her, I noticed that there were tons more providers in her "followers" list, as well as mongers (one I recognized from this board, in fact).

[butterflydust]

honestly, no. i have one separate account for advocacy of sex workers' rights, but it is not affiliated with my work or civilian persona at all. also, it is not a twitter. fake name, fake everything, and i don't write about my particular job or my personal life.

it just seems like a bad idea to blog/tweet openly about sex work. :/ i don't feel like being made an example of.

[Thorn]

it just seems like a bad idea to blog/tweet openly about sex work. :/ i don't feel like being made an example of.

Agreed.

Also it is damn fine to see you around these parts.

wishing well...

[nychelsea]

That's what I thought, too. Then I realized a provider I knew was tweeting. And, when I started "following" her, I noticed that there were tons more providers in her "followers" list, as well as mongers (one I recognized from this board, in fact).

Lots of escorts and porn stars tweet - mostly nonsense, from what I've seen. A new trend in Eros Guide is for escorts to include Facebook pages and Twitter connections. Again, the social media is generally useless. Reviews on UG are much more worthwhile.

In some of the Tweets, you learn that many of these ladies lead very boring lives, contrary to what they would have your think.

Enjoy,


Chels

[fairemily]

Lots of escorts and porn stars tweet - mostly nonsense, from what I've seen. A new trend in Eros Guide is for escorts to include Facebook pages and Twitter connections. Again, the social media is generally useless. Reviews on UG are much more worthwhile.

In some of the Tweets, you learn that many of these ladies lead very boring lives, contrary to what they would have your think.

Enjoy,


Chels

You are right Chels, my life is dull and the most adventurous and rebellious side to my life is my job and all that happens within that time I am taking to the grave. I mean do guys really want to know I went to farmers market yesterday, lol.

[fairemily]

You don't really want your sex worker living a partying lifestyle that would make an interesting blog because it usually means boyfriend problems, drugs, mental problems, all these things will indirectly seep into your time with her. I think it's better to leave things to the imagination, much more fun then the realities of life.

[justlooking]

I was about to say the same thing. But better it should come from Emily.

[Waterclone]

I enjoy using twitter to keep in contact with several hobby friends.


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I will not contribute to any drama, in my posts or replying to posts of others, on UG or off UG/backchannel. I will not "stir the pot", incite others to gang up on posters, providers, etc. I will do my best to ELIMINATE drama, rather than create it.

[Monk]

You don't really want your sex worker living a partying lifestyle that would make an interesting blog because it usually means boyfriend problems, drugs, mental problems, all these things will indirectly seep into your time with her. I think it's better to leave things to the imagination, much more fun then the realities of life.

First of all, quite a few providers blog (I have a separate thread on UG somewhere about just this subject). Some are quite entertaining. The better blogs are either subject based, so each entry is like a short article on a different topic. Or they're story based, so each entry recounts an entertaining hobbying experience. The ones that are more "diary"-like are a bore (from my perspective, anyway).

Second, I see tweeting as quite separate from blogging. Sure, if it's handled in a "diary entry" format, there are similarities. But there are many other ways to use Twitter. For traveling providers, for example, it allows them to let clients know when they'll be visiting or if they're available. And, when Tweets are handled cleverly, they can give the further illusion of intimacy, which some clients crave. Poke around on Twitter and see how some are working with the medium —*it's interesting.

[Monk]

Again, the social media is generally useless.

Perhaps. But I have to tell you, in marketing circles right now, social media marketing strategies are where an increasing number of businesses are putting significant dollars. The sense is that customers don't want to be told what a company's message is -- they want to control the message. So, if you're not engaging with the customer and creating a dialog, the fear among marketers is that you won't be taken seriously.

There are tons of ways to do this, of course. Simple emails back and forth, for example. (Or, participating in discussions on boards like this.) But, without "socializing" that aspect of your persona, it's not obvious to the consumer that you're open to a level of engagement they're becoming used to everywhere else.

[justme]

It's been amazing to see just how fast marketers scramble to copy unanticipated success. Old Spice Guy is the greatest things since coupons and NBC is teaching people how to do scene by scene re-shoots. My fiance works in new media, so I'm kept abreast of much of the industry twitter. Still, a lot of this seems forced and the market seems to be incredibly sophisticated now. It's like we've hit the advertisers singularity: people become jaded by memes before marketers even become aware of them. I can't imagine how hard it's going to be to market to kids who grew up reading Something Awful and 4chan*.

* - A few months ago there was an online contest to see who would rep an insurance company. The /b/-tards decided that most of the front runners were vapid pretty girls. So they took it upon themselves to vote up what in their minds was the most absurd choice. Yesterday I saw her commercial on the TV at the gym.

[lovejenna]

YES YES YES...i escort tweet! I have a link to my twitter account on my website! I love it! i feeln like it gives people a sight into my everyday life...which is fine with me. There has been many times when i meet a gent for the first time and he has said "I enjoy following you on Twitter". I JUST LOVE IT! Besides that, I communicate with other providers all over the country, plus Canada and the UK...its awesome!We share ideas, touring info, problems, ect.
@MSJENNALOVE

[nychelsea]

Perhaps. But I have to tell you, in marketing circles right now, social media marketing strategies are where an increasing number of businesses are putting significant dollars. The sense is that customers don't want to be told what a company's message is -- they want to control the message. So, if you're not engaging with the customer and creating a dialog, the fear among marketers is that you won't be taken seriously.

There are tons of ways to do this, of course. Simple emails back and forth, for example. (Or, participating in discussions on boards like this.) But, without "socializing" that aspect of your persona, it's not obvious to the consumer that you're open to a level of engagement they're becoming used to everywhere else.

Monk: your are absolutely correct with your observations about social media in marketing circles. My company tweets, has a blog, and actively uses Linked In. Whether or not, it is effective for the ladies of the biz, I'm not sure.

Enjoy,

Chels

[nychelsea]

You are right Chels, my life is dull and the most adventurous and rebellious side to my life is my job and all that happens within that time I am taking to the grave. I mean do guys really want to know I went to farmers market yesterday, lol.

Em: I certainly hope you did not take my comments as a criticism (I don't think you did!). Most of us lead relatively dull lives much of the time. Hobbying may add a little spice!

Hope you are doing well,

Chels

[nychelsea]

It's been amazing to see just how fast marketers scramble to copy unanticipated success. Old Spice Guy is the greatest things since coupons and NBC is teaching people how to do scene by scene re-shoots. My fiance works in new media, so I'm kept abreast of much of the industry twitter. Still, a lot of this seems forced and the market seems to be incredibly sophisticated now. It's like we've hit the advertisers singularity: people become jaded by memes before marketers even become aware of them. I can't imagine how hard it's going to be to market to kids who grew up reading Something Awful and 4chan*.

* - A few months ago there was an online contest to see who would rep an insurance company. The /b/-tards decided that most of the front runners were vapid pretty girls. So they took it upon themselves to vote up what in their minds was the most absurd choice. Yesterday I saw her commercial on the TV at the gym.

Just: Imitation is not always the sincerest form of flattery. It has taken our firm a good solid year to find effective uses of the new media. It could be a marketing case study.

Enjoy,

Chels

[nychelsea]

YES YES YES...i escort tweet! I have a link to my twitter account on my website! I love it! i feeln like it gives people a sight into my everyday life...which is fine with me. There has been many times when i meet a gent for the first time and he has said "I enjoy following you on Twitter". I JUST LOVE IT! Besides that, I communicate with other providers all over the country, plus Canada and the UK...its awesome!We share ideas, touring info, problems, ect.
@MSJENNALOVE

Jenna: we met at the TER Party in late July and you briefly mentioned your Twitter Account. Memo to self: follow Jenna.

However, I hope you will continue to post on this board as it needs more perceptive ladies.

Clearly tweeting works for you.

Enjoy,

Chels

[fairemily]

Em: I certainly hope you did not take my comments as a criticism (I don't think you did!). Most of us lead relatively dull lives much of the time. Hobbying may add a little spice!

Hope you are doing well,

Chels

Hey Chels,

I never take anything you write as criticism, you are a very thoughtful person. I agreed, I am one of the boring and proud of it. I have had enough drama in my working life I cannot control, I like my personal life uneventful but serene. I do agree that it is not a bad idea to use twitter for schedule updates especially if you are a traveling provider.

Hope you are well too :)

[nychelsea]

Hey Chels,

I never take anything you write as criticism, you are a very thoughtful person. I agreed, I am one of the boring and proud of it. I have had enough drama in my working life I cannot control, I like my personal life uneventful but serene. I do agree that it is not a bad idea to use twitter for schedule updates especially if you are a traveling provider.

Hope you are well too :)

Thanks, Em. It reminds of the saying that can be applied to some people I know: "Slow moments in a dull life!" Hope you get a smile out of that!

Enjoy,

Chels

[fumpton]

It's just such a civilian site, I don't like to cross the streams.

A good rule to live by, especially when ghost busting or standing at a crowded row of urinals.

[fairemily]

A good rule to live by, especially when ghost busting or standing at a crowded row of urinals.

I moonlight as a ghostbuster :)

[FoxyMonica]

I tweet

I love it, I use to do it more often, I need to do it more. I have had a lot of fun with it and made money. I do a lot of back channeling on there with other girls. I have even had companies send me lube and toys.

[fairemily]

I tweet

I love it, I use to do it more often, I need to do it more. I have had a lot of fun with it and made money. I do a lot of back channeling on there with other girls. I have even had companies send me lube and toys.

I feel really behind the times not tweeting now. I guess I did not see all the possibilities, is it anything like networking on UG. It took me so long to get the courage to come on here, I have always a little apprehensive of the unknown.

[fairemily]

Okay, I opened one just for the hell of it. I cannot believe the name fairemily was not taken, lucky me !!

[FoxyMonica]

You can become addicted to tweeting very easy :) one link leads to another to another ...

have fun! :)

[fairemily]

You can become addicted to tweeting very easy :) one link leads to another to another ...

have fun! :)

Thank you, my problem is I lose interest easily. I became bored of FB very fast. I think the only thing that keeps me interested is UG. I still need to figure our how it works but I think I get the gist of it.

[Waterclone]

Twitter is a weird thing. Everyone, when they first hear about it is like "why???" I tried it and had no interest. Then, about 6 months later I started following a specific friend who was funny, and prolific. Then I would see him talking with other people using their @name and I would look them up and they were funny and interesting too. Gradually I built up from there.

Twitter is only as boring, or as interesting, as the people that you choose to follow.

[Monk]

It helps to use one of the Twitter clients or apps. Maybe some regular Twitter users can make some recommendations here?

[Monk]

It's been amazing to see just how fast marketers scramble to copy unanticipated success. Old Spice Guy is the greatest things since coupons and NBC is teaching people how to do scene by scene re-shoots.

What's interesting about the Old Spice guy campaign is how Old Spice (prodded by their agency, Wi**** & Kennedy -- the Nike agency) quickly embraced the satirical spoofs that popped up on YouTube. It's almost as if they're rewarding their audience for "getting" the joke.

They've also reportedly had Isaiah Mustafa (the Old Spice actor) record over 100 responses to blog posts about the campaign. Talk about creating a "dialog" with your audience.

Some suspect that this effort was "helped" more than a little bit, and that the agency sketched out a character development for the Old Spice guy and have carefully picked the viral responses in order to carry out this development along a prescribed path.

[Thorn]

Okay, I opened one just for the hell of it. I cannot believe the name fairemily was not taken, lucky me !!

You actually have to "tweet' something so others can reply to you. :)

BTW, I hardly ever log on but I did to officially greet you...

I'm "Thorn_of_UG"

[fairemily]

You actually have to "tweet' something so others can reply to you. :)

BTW, I hardly ever log on but I did to officially greet you...

I'm "Thorn_of_UG"

lol, I am still getting used to it. I don't know what to write, I am just figuring out how to accept followers.

[fortydog]

I just signed up...
@fortydog_ug
I don't have much to say though. Perhaps when i get used to it.

[Waterclone]

Emily, might I suggest you look at some of the women I follow and see what they post. It might give you some ideas. You can either go with personal posts, or marketing posts, like your schedule, or a combination of both.

[fairemily]

Emily, might I suggest you look at some of the women I follow and see what they post. It might give you some ideas. You can either go with personal posts, or marketing posts, like your schedule, or a combination of both.

I am still sussing it out. I really don't know if it's for me, I have UG to post my schedule and keep in touch, all my twitter followers are my board friends anyway, I just don't want it to be overkill. I am going to assume the guys I would follow and vice versa would be under assumed identies also.

[fairemily]

I think I need to be a twitter voyeur for now :)

[Monk]

Well...at least this thread accomplished something.

[fairemily]

Well...at least this thread accomplished something.

I like all the topic you bring up, this is a great section :)

[Monk]

Thanks. I wish more members participated. But, that's probably as much my fault as anyone's.

[FoxyMonica]

Well...at least this thread accomplished something.



yes it did :)

[MrFreeze451]

I tweet on occasion. Hey Monica, welcome back.

[fairemily]

I tweet on occasion. Hey Monica, welcome back.

I'm finding it a little confusing and overwhelming, I'm not the flirty writer, too shy.

[fairemily]

Thanks. I wish more members participated. But, that's probably as much my fault as anyone's.

It's not your fault at all, providers have to be careful what they write regarding the topic of selling it. It's like walking a tightrope, we have to sell to make a living but will must humble also, it's a hard thing to do.

[Waterclone]

I tend to think they don't have to advertise at all. They just have to have to participate by posting interesting things, and have a link to their web site in their profile.

Guys will follow the link. Trust me.

[Thorn]

I tend to think they don't have to advertise at all. They just have to have to participate by posting interesting things, and have a link to their web site in their profile.

Guys will follow the link. Trust me.

So few internet based providers actually know how to utilize the websites toward peak profitability.

It's a relatively simple process and if they did know a LOT more women would be on these sites.

All that is required is to interact effectively. Yeah, men follow their gonads too much but many of these providers don't get that its the brain that is the dominant sex organ. If you get a guy to think [emphasis on the thinking part] you have something he wants he'll make sure he gets in touch with you to have a chance to get near it.

[Sensual Lina]

I never use Twitter to "sell it". It is purely social interaction with other like minded ladies and gents. Over last few months thanks to twitter I had a chance to get to know couple of great ladies and later met them in real life. Even had a double with one of them!

Lina

[Waterclone]

Twitter got me laid last week. Hard to complain about that. :-) Especially when it was that good.


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I will not contribute to any drama, in my posts or replying to posts of others, on UG or off UG/backchannel. I will not "stir the pot", incite others to gang up on posters, providers, etc. I will do my best to ELIMINATE drama, rather than create it.

[Monk]

Twitter got me laid last week. Hard to complain about that. :-) Especially when it was that good.

Could you share a few more details about how it got you laid?

[Waterclone]

Just a little @replying back and forth led to "I'll be right there." :-)


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I will not contribute to any drama, in my posts or replying to posts of others, on UG or off UG/backchannel. I will not "stir the pot", incite others to gang up on posters, providers, etc. I will do my best to ELIMINATE drama, rather than create it.

[jmakanguy]

Twitter sounds good, tried it before never liked but I think I will follow emily and jenna to keep me interested.

[fairemily]

Twitter sounds good, tried it before never liked but I think I will follow emily and jenna to keep me interested.

I'm not that interesting, have not tweeted in a while. I just do not know what to write, I have twitter block.

[superwoman01]

In my opinion I think that tweeting is OK in the vanilla world. But in the adult world when your following a porn star or a prov--and she tweets " I am horny as hell and I am getting fucked tonight" Well...that's hot!
BUT--Then two hours later she tweets " I am doing laundry" ...Well that takes away from the fantasy part--it brings you right back to reality and then you have to ask yourself--why the hell am I following her? LOL! Maybe the adult tweets should always be hot "tweets"! I don't know--just my thoughts.

[jmakanguy]

In my opinion I think that tweeting is OK in the vanilla world. But in the adult world when your following a porn star or a prov--and she tweets " I am horny as hell and I am getting fucked tonight" Well...that's hot!
BUT--Then two hours later she tweets " I am doing laundry" ...Well that takes away from the fantasy part--it brings you right back to reality and then you have to ask yourself--why the hell am I following her? LOL! Maybe the adult tweets should always be hot "tweets"! I don't know--just my thoughts.

good point, I have actually had that happen over the weekend, one minute this girl was tweeting about how horny she is and then a few hours later talking about how much money she just spent shopping in one store. LMFAO

[fumpton]

good point, I have actually had that happen over the weekend, one minute this girl was tweeting about how horny she is and then a few hours later talking about how much money she just spent shopping in one store. LMFAO

Shopping makes some girls horny.

[jmakanguy]

Shopping makes some girls horny.

true to that however that can get real expensive too.

[fairemily]

I'm actually getting into it a bit, I am befriending like minded woman and a few guys. It just takes a while to find your place on it, I still have little to tweet about but it's nice to see what others in the biz are up too.

[puffin]

I'm actually getting into it a bit, I am befriending like minded woman and a few guys. It just takes a while to find your place on it, I still have little to tweet about but it's nice to see what others in the biz are up too.

I'm using "social media" to promote an event I am involved in, and I am now seeing how a large majority of these tweets are just notes like "Happy hour today at 4pm". Come to think of it, you could post messages just like that!

[fairemily]

I'm using "social media" to promote an event I am involved in, and I am now seeing how a large majority of these tweets are just notes like "Happy hour today at 4pm". Come to think of it, you could post messages just like that!

The problem is most of my twitter followers are women and the guys know me from here.

I think for your business idea with will be very helpful but you cannot have a lot of adult entertainers as your followers or it will look strange.

[puffin]

The problem is most of my twitter followers are women and the guys know me from here.

I think for your business idea with will be very helpful but you cannot have a lot of adult entertainers as your followers or it will look strange.

?? Not following you. -- I'm not looking for twitter followers in the adult field. I just thought the double entendre of "happy hour" would work for massage.

[fairemily]

?? Not following you. -- I'm not looking for twitter followers in the adult field. I just thought the double entendre of "happy hour" would work for massage.

Now you lost me, lol.

I do not have potential clients following me yet, the few who follow me on Twitter know to find me here on UG. If you are looking for someone I think there are better ways.

[Waterclone]

Emily,

If you tweeted a bit more conversationally, those who follow you might reply to something you say. Then, the people who follow them would see that they spoke with you and check you out to see if your tweets were of interest to them. Your follower base would grow organically that way.

[puffin]

Now you lost me, lol.

I do not have potential clients following me yet, the few who follow me on Twitter know to find me here on UG. If you are looking for someone I think there are better ways.

Twitter is more like email insofar as it is consider a "push" technology that each client subscribes to. It is ideal for advertisers who want to communicate to customers on a more individual level. It's good for fostering communication to a few people, though as with anything digital, it can be broadcasted everywhere if someone set that up.

What's her name, Kelly... she could go shopping at Macy's, and when she gets on the train, she can tweet "heading out to town in Manh" and client phones will ring. Maybe one will decide to set up a session. Voila! Spending money for her, nookie for him, and she did not need to post on Backpage to the entire world.

[fairemily]

Emily,

If you tweeted a bit more conversationally, those who follow you might reply to something you say. Then, the people who follow them would see that they spoke with you and check you out to see if your tweets were of interest to them. Your follower base would grow organically that way.

I am still finding my place in the twitter world, I am not sure it would work business wise but it's still good to network.

[fairemily]

she did not need to post on Backpage to the entire world.

I think backpage is a hot mess right now, since CL dropped AS it has become oversaturated to the point infrequent posters like myself are buried before my post goes public.

[IRVINGTON29]

I agree Fairemily it is saturated with these piggy face "hamhock" saddle bag hip hos on the board.

Hos look like they want Burger King instead of a "donation". Their incalls are full of Mcdonald wrappers and empty milkshake cups.

Some of them have the nerve to ask you to bring them Mcdonalds and "soda". Ho ain't you big enough? I am bringing you a salad with "salad dressing".

Anyway good seeing you again Fairemily. You are a great woman.

[puffin]

I agree Fairemily it is saturated with these piggy face "hamhock" saddle bag hip hos on the board.

Hos look like they want Burger King instead of a "donation". Their incalls are full of Mcdonald wrappers and empty milkshake cups.

Some of them have the nerve to ask you to bring them Mcdonalds and "soda". Ho ain't you big enough? I am bringing you a salad with "salad dressing".

Anyway good seeing you again Fairemily. You are a great woman.

I bring wine and chocolate. Chicks dig that (as well as crispy cash and after shave).

[fairemily]

I agree Fairemily it is saturated with these piggy face "hamhock" saddle bag hip hos on the board.

Hos look like they want Burger King instead of a "donation". Their incalls are full of Mcdonald wrappers and empty milkshake cups.

Some of them have the nerve to ask you to bring them Mcdonalds and "soda". Ho ain't you big enough? I am bringing you a salad with "salad dressing".

Anyway good seeing you again Fairemily. You are a great woman.

Hey Irv,

LOL, I should not be laughing but you are too funny.

I don't eat fast food, I can't stand the smell of all those places, they are bright and full of creepy people (at least here in NYC) besides the clown and burger give me the willies. I think it's just better to pack a PB&J if you need a mid work snack.

I will always encourage independent ladies to post, I am not competitive, there is someone for everyone and enough to go around but these greedy agencies that post 40 times a hour that ruin it pay as you post sites. I swear it is only three places that have a bunch of phone lines, they are like locusts.

Good seeing you too Irv as always :)

[fortydog]

McDonalds you say...don't click on this link.... ;)

http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&q=mcdonalds%20ronald%20bj&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&biw=1373&bih=1023

[IRVINGTON29]

LOL Fortydog.

Fairemily, when craigslist shut down the erotic section. Backpage is over saturated. In the short term it may be good for the hobbyists. You get the "pick of the litter". In the long run, you will just get more scam artists and aggressive women doing anything for a date.

Oh yea, if a woman expects her donation. I never haggle her down. I ask her "what do you want". She says I want 80 dollars. I say fine. Anytime, you get to arguing over price the session is certainly ruined.

My only problem with some girls is the say 1 price on the phone and than change it. Pretend like they never said it. I tell them look "you are playing games and leave". It happened 1 or twice in Orlando. I think she was an agency girl. She tried to pass me off to another girl (kind of chubby) , saying she "needs the money". I would have wore her out just to send a message. I figure I will make you work harder for your money since you need it so bad.

I should have took the girl that needed the money and break her back to send a message because the sessions are way better.
Even if she is not my "ideal" girl. But this is the bs you have to deal with.

[puffin]

LOL Fortydog.

Fairemily, when craigslist shut down the erotic section. Backpage is over saturated. In the short term it may be good for the hobbyists. You get the "pick of the litter". In the long run, you will just get more scam artists and aggressive women doing anything for a date.

Oh yea, if a woman expects her donation. I never haggle her down. I ask her "what do you want". She says I want 80 dollars. I say fine. Anytime, you get to arguing over price the session is certainly ruined....

I have negotiated lower fees, but always very carefully, and only when the starting price reflected a desire to entertain a very upscale clientele. I say that I am willing to put out effort in kind, perhaps bring a non-monetary gift in addition, but that xyz price in cash is something that I am not comfortable with. I am very careful to indicate that I am in no way suggesting that I do not believe the woman is worth the fee.

I have had terrific sessions come of this, and in the end the girl gets an honest, up-front client who treats her well. Really, you can spot the crappy providers (special offer etc), and conversely the girls can spot clients who are trying to design their own happy meal ala-carte.

[Monk]

I agree Fairemily it is saturated with these piggy face "hamhock" saddle bag hip hos on the board.

Hos look like they want Burger King instead of a "donation". Their incalls are full of Mcdonald wrappers and empty milkshake cups.

Some of them have the nerve to ask you to bring them Mcdonalds and "soda". Ho ain't you big enough? I am bringing you a salad with "salad dressing".

Anyway good seeing you again Fairemily. You are a great woman.

Irv, I want a picture of the girl's face the day you bring salad to a session. :)

[Ines_Arnaud]

I am using a twitter account to post location updates when i will be in a new area. Nothing more.

What goes on in my day to day is no one's business but my own.