You know, I find it mildly amusing and quite frustrating that while many comments surface, none are actually posted to this thread which is very relevant to the question at hand.
Some of you guys are likely to chastise a friend for speeding, but when told there are no cops on the road ahead, you brazenly push that accelerator.
My point is this: How can you be all safe and snug, then berate the opinion/approach of others because it differs from your? YOu can't even post here likely because it would sound ridiculous within this thread.
How do you think Cowboy Kenny gets fodder for his blog? Sure, he does his own research, but he also get reports from others who have ventured out into the unknown and have been duped, scammed or outright ripped off. Just because you don't want to be that adventureous, don't dare ridicule those who blaze those trails for you.
And let me add that you take everything as black and white. You pay upfront and it all goes well, therefore, paying up front is the reason. What??? Really?? I don't pay upfront. I've had many great encounters, therefore, not paying upfront is the reason.
You see, neither really makes sense.
Oh, and by the way, you make it sound like I walk in, pull out my revolver, point it and state that I'm not paying upfront. The SP nods her agreement and we proceed with her shaking and nervous the entire time. Gentlemen, get real will you.
It just doesn't come up. Period! We do what you do. We chat a bit, then we play. No threats, no violence, no nervousness. Yes, that's true. Of course, some of you know better even though you've NEVER been in that position. Whatever!
Of course, those SP's that clearly state they want the cash in an envelope upon arrival are off my list. I don't see them, so there is NO ISSUE. See, it's simple.
So, in summary: Do whatever you want, but don't judge others on things of which you know not.