while Jason's story is uplifting , I still think if guy asks for support just after 3 or 4 days from 1st meeting coupled with fact that he has a job in bank and still managed to go deep in debt is bad omen and keeping in touch , never mind supporting him, invites never ending money requests.
I'd say low key go-go. as for being worth visiting , you are only person who can assess it for yourself. Certainly they have offable , next door type of boys there
you are not alone, I also like low season , specially that it's not really that low.
as for " neither young ,fit, rich or attractive " wiping your mirror with Windex will help to brighten your day(s)
no, why? I always since days of Roman Empire tip waiter 20 baht for bringing me a drink in bar. I always advocate that generous tips should be awarded to boys , not a waiting staff or mamasans