TotallyOz Posted August 5, 2010 Posted August 5, 2010 We have added a new feature to the site. This is on the Escorts Profiles. It is a Known to Be Legit. This tells others that you have met them and their photos are real. It is not a review of an escort but simply that the escorts description and photos match the person you have met. For example, if Townie host a Hamburger Mary's party when I get back to LA and several escorts show up and you chat with them, you can rate them from your conversations with them. Do their photos match the description? Is the profile accurate? In order for members to use this feature, they must have at least ONE PUBLISHED review. This tells us that the person doing the rating is also legit. Check out any Escort Profile to see the ability to rate. Also, check out the Most Rates Members in the Search Area of the site. These update hourly and escorts who are rated often will get stars. They are: 1 Star – (Known to be Legit) Known by at least 5 Reviewers 2 Stars – (Gets Around) Known by at least 10 regular Reviewers 3 Stars – (True Professional) Known by at least 20 Reviewers 4 Stars (Popular and Reliable)– Known by at least 25 Reviewers 5 Stars (100 percent Prime Time Escort) – Known by at least 35 Reviews This has taken us a while to implement on the site and we hope you enjoy this additional feature. Male Escort Review Management Quote
BiBottomBoy Posted August 5, 2010 Posted August 5, 2010 How long will the "known to be legit" thing stay on the profile? Because a dude could look like his pictures today, but look nothing like them a year from now. Quote
TotallyOz Posted August 5, 2010 Author Posted August 5, 2010 Good question. I haven't thought about it yet. I'll get back to you. Quote
Members JKane Posted August 5, 2010 Members Posted August 5, 2010 Yeah, I was just thinking that! Also, maybe there should be some guidance on how long ago you last saw somebody? I could rate several from 5 years ago that were great and looked as good as or better than their pictures then... but I don't think that would be useful (especially if they're still using the same photos!). But it does seem like a great new feature! Thanks!! Quote
Members JKane Posted August 5, 2010 Members Posted August 5, 2010 A year or two ago I emailed Brandon Baker about an idea: certified pictures. Pictures with a date stamp taken by somebody trusted (like an established reviewer). Nothing came of it, but I still think it's an interesting idea. Quote
BiBottomBoy Posted August 5, 2010 Posted August 5, 2010 They could hold up a newspaper like kidnapping victims! A year or two ago I emailed Brandon Baker about an idea: certified pictures. Pictures with a date stamp taken by somebody trusted (like an established reviewer). Nothing came of it, but I still think it's an interesting idea. Quote
TotallyOz Posted August 5, 2010 Author Posted August 5, 2010 A year or two ago I emailed Brandon Baker about an idea: certified pictures. Pictures with a date stamp taken by somebody trusted (like an established reviewer). Nothing came of it, but I still think it's an interesting idea. We actually have this already. It is called Verified Profiles. An escort that shows in this area takes a photo with their name written and the date. They upload this and it must match the photos on file. We have had only a few take advantage of this but the system is in place. Quote
Members JKane Posted August 5, 2010 Members Posted August 5, 2010 We actually have this already. It is called Verified Profiles. An escort that shows in this area takes a photo with their name written and the date. They upload this and it must match the photos on file. We have had only a few take advantage of this but the system is in place. VERY COOL! Ok, how does one give you money? What are the prices for silver/gold membership? Just looked on main page, didn't find... Quote
Guest chuck50 Posted August 5, 2010 Posted August 5, 2010 VERY COOL! Ok, how does one give you money? What are the prices for silver/gold membership? Just looked on main page, didn't find... I like it I would say let it be for 6 months to a year Quote
Guest restless Posted August 5, 2010 Posted August 5, 2010 That's a great feature. I'll definitely be using it. Quote
Members TampaYankee Posted August 5, 2010 Members Posted August 5, 2010 VERY COOL! Ok, how does one give you money? What are the prices for silver/gold membership? Just looked on main page, didn't find... Click on your 'My Account' link under the top banner. Then click on the 'Upgrade' link and on the Segpay icon. (Do not use the Verotel icon because Oz tells me we do not use any more. Under process of removal.) The result will get you this page: http://www.maleescortreview.com/index.php?file=upgrade_membership&tpl_option=segpay ... or you can pass it in a brown paper sack on a covert handover at the mall. Quote
Guest restless Posted August 5, 2010 Posted August 5, 2010 ... or you can pass it in a brown paper sack on a covert handover at the mall. You'll be the one with the carnation on your lapel? Quote
Guest twinklover Posted August 5, 2010 Posted August 5, 2010 Oz and TY, I LOVE this new feature. It took me only about an hour to go through all the profiles and do my part in providing a basic "legit" rating. The key is the escort should be personally known to you, not just through hearsay or the reviews and ravings of others. There are many escorts I have seen who do not get reviewed by me, often because their prior reviews already reflect what an outstanding escort they are. Examples are Trey Thurston, AaronMark and Ryunosuke whom I have seen repeatedly and never given a formal review. It's very easy to click on the escort's profile and provide this rating on the left side. I encourage all qualified members to do so (you must have at least one review here). It's very useful. I think this gives MER an opportunity to contact all profiled escorts to encourage them to update their profiles and notify them of the new rating feature. Legitimate escorts will appreciate this. It may cut back on the tens of questions and all the uncertainties that go on in hiring. With new members and activity on this site, I also hope members will encourage escorts they know or contact to PUT THEIR PROFILES up on MER. I think it's free for an escort to do so (right?)--no downside and potentially lots of upside. More escorts need to be aware of this site. I am going to really push this with the guys I know, escorts and patrons. Going through the alphabetical list of escorts also reminded me of some very interesting profiles that I need to follow up on. It was a very beneficial exercise. Thank You, Oz and TY. Quote
Guest Klair Posted August 6, 2010 Posted August 6, 2010 The key is the escort should be personally known to you, not just through hearsay or the reviews and ravings of others. I agree. Even when the escort is personally known by the reviewer, the review is still likely to be subjective. What one person just loves could easily be what another person detests. I would use reviews as a tool, but not something I would rely on. Reviews may help to narrow down the list of escorts I would consider hiring, but the true accuracy of the review will still depend on my own experience. Quote
Guest FourAces Posted August 6, 2010 Posted August 6, 2010 Good question. I haven't thought about it yet. I'll get back to you. OZ I really like the concept of this new feature. I also think that bi-bottom questions was a good one. I believe one way to keep the rankings current might be to have your web team set the rating to expire after a time frame. maybe after 12 or 18 months. That way two goals can be accomplished. First most escorts will probably look like their pictures within a 12 to 18 month time frame. Finally if the ranking expires on a time based metric then they will always be current to that time frame whether you set it at 12 months 18 months or some other period of time you want it to be valid for. Quote
Members TampaYankee Posted August 6, 2010 Members Posted August 6, 2010 With new members and activity on this site, I also hope members will encourage escorts they know or contact to PUT THEIR PROFILES up on MER. I think it's free for an escort to do so (right?) Correct, it is free. Quote
TotallyOz Posted August 8, 2010 Author Posted August 8, 2010 VERY COOL! Ok, how does one give you money? What are the prices for silver/gold membership? Just looked on main page, didn't find... The best way to give back to the site is to participate in the forums and post reviews. We are a review site. We thrive on getting good reviews. I think this gives MER an opportunity to contact all profiled escorts to encourage them to update their profiles and notify them of the new rating feature. Legitimate escorts will appreciate this. It may cut back on the tens of questions and all the uncertainties that go on in hiring. Thanks. I agree. We are adding the capability for escorts to add Videos to their profiles this week. Once that is done, we will send out a mass e-mail about it and the Known to Be Legit. We try to limit the number of e-mails we send to one every few months. But, I agree this is important to do. Thanks. Quote
Guest FourAces Posted August 10, 2010 Posted August 10, 2010 We are adding the capability for escorts to add Videos to their profiles this week. Awesome feature you're adding guys. I look forward to seeing it become active. Quote
BiBottomBoy Posted August 11, 2010 Posted August 11, 2010 What about a feature where you could click "Looks nothing at all like his pictures and has micro penis." Quote
TotallyOz Posted June 22, 2011 Author Posted June 22, 2011 We had a few recent questions about this on member's profiles. I thought I'd bring it up to the top again so others can comment. Quote
Members BigK Posted June 24, 2011 Members Posted June 24, 2011 What about a feature where you could click "Looks nothing at all like his pictures and has micro penis." I could have used that feature in the past. Quote
Members TampaYankee Posted June 24, 2011 Members Posted June 24, 2011 I could have used that feature in the past. That is what reviews are for. Quote
Members Lucky Posted June 24, 2011 Members Posted June 24, 2011 Here is a thread that is completely new to me, but is almost a year old. I had no idea this feature existed, so I guess it was a good idea to resurrect it. On the other hand, after one year you should know if the feature has been a successful as hoped...has it? BTW- Having met Oz, I can say that he is completely legit! I've met several other posters too. Should I verify that they are completely legit? Quote
