Can we drop the confusing code for listing costs?
Electronman
Too much of a good thing is never enough
From a recent review: "Anyway we went back to the room $50 for the room. $$ tip for the dance."
see: https://www.tuscl.net/?page=rev&id=31585…
What was the total expenditure?
250? ($50 + 200)
350? (150 + 200)
52? (50 + 2)
??
By the way, I know that access to the VIP at this particular club (BTs Dearborn, MI) costs $20.
Why do we list prices with some obscure and inconsistent rubric? Who are we fooling with the use of dollar signs in place of each $100? It really isn't much more work to type out the actual costs (as in $50 = fifty dollars; $200 = two hundred dollars).
see: https://www.tuscl.net/?page=rev&id=31585…
What was the total expenditure?
250? ($50 + 200)
350? (150 + 200)
52? (50 + 2)
??
By the way, I know that access to the VIP at this particular club (BTs Dearborn, MI) costs $20.
Why do we list prices with some obscure and inconsistent rubric? Who are we fooling with the use of dollar signs in place of each $100? It really isn't much more work to type out the actual costs (as in $50 = fifty dollars; $200 = two hundred dollars).
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1) they think they paid a high price and don't want to be ridiculed as a chump (admit it, we have all overpaid at some point; yet we still ridicule others for doing it)
2) the dancer gave them a special rate (it's not always SS when she says "don't tell anyone; this rate is only for you") and you don't want to create a floor of guys coming in telling her "well I _know_ you do this for $X"
Reviews aren't the Amazon website or the JCPenney catalog where you can go in shopping for specifics. Strip clubbing is a hunting expedition - reading reviews just lets you know where the game is and whether you'll be bow hunting ($) or need to bring the big guns ($$$$).
It would be hard to use that code to represent a $30K rain making spree.
Ace!
Cashman1234's point to just say things is probably the most brilliant idea. We all know it could be fiction anyway!
In 3 of my reviews where I did get extras, I followed the exact format that is used when posting on the USA Sex Guide forums. Using this format, every $ = $100 and every decimal amount represents increments of $10, for example $$.5 would = $250
The very first time I used this format, which was on my review of Legends in downtown Detroit, I got questions about how much I paid. I had to post the exact amount in the comments section. After using the code a second time, I still got a question from Juice about how much I paid. I probably should've stopped using the code format right then.
As for overpaying, I now know I probably did on one occasion. I paid $300 for FS at Players. I was willing to pay that much and I did have to negotiate to get to that price.
With that said, for those of us who do seek extras and want to share that information in a review, I think we should establish that we either:
A) just be upfront and post actual prices
or
B) if we do want to use a code, have a specific code format that all users adapt to instead of each of us creating our own.
As for here on TUSCL, maybe the idea of using a code isn't all that necessary since you either have to pay to read full reviews or at least contribute by writing a review.
It's funny that they use a code that they expect everyone except LE to be able to understand. And what difference would it make anyway?
You state, "they think they paid a high price and don't want to be ridiculed as a chump (admit it, we have all overpaid at some point; yet we still ridicule others for doing it)"
Personally, if I wish to paid any dancer any price, that is my business and if someone thinks I overpaid, well it's my money to do with as I please! Who gives a crap what others think about how we spend OUR money?
Now, if someone is spending welfare money on dancers, then it is my business!
Donation: 30 / song w 50 tip. No confusion.
I agree with @jackslash -- either tell clearly or don't tell -- your choice.
Took me a second to decode.
I think the one point that should be clearly pointed out in the rules regards naming dancers and services. There's a whole other thread about this but I think it should boldly warn newbies (like myself) why it isn't a good idea. I'll be honest and say I didn't think about the ramifications until afterwards. But a clear warning for any others before they make the same mistake would be nice. As it stands now, when writing a review you're not even forced to read the rules. You have to click on the link to view them. And it says be honest and it's ok to go into detail about your VIP visit. But be careful with names so you don't get your ATF in trouble. I don't have any ATF so I figured,doesn't apply to me. I think instead it should clearly say if you go into detail about VIP, don't name names. Or name dancers but don't go into detail. One or the other, not both.
just keep using whatever nomenclature you are comfortable with.
As long as the worlds oldest profession remains, stupidly so, illegal in good 'ol USA - codes will continue. No they are not effective and neither helpful - but appear comforting to the user.
Heck - I never do ITC. Still petrified with the thought of LE, Press and flashlights raiding a club and me staring with my pants down.
It's idiotic on USASG, and it's idiotic anywhere else, especially since, even on USASG, it's not used consistently, and people even use different codes.
It's dumb. Here or there. LEO knows what it means, and doesn't care. They aren't using TUSCL and USASG to target the average monger anyway.
Wouldn't it be easier for both parties involved to just use cash and let her buy herself flowers with it if she wants to?