Texting app restrictions

[zizu]

Good day Terbies!

I've being noticing lately many more providers are putting restrictions on texting apps. I don't honestly understand their obsession with it. In my view it does not fully solve problem of anonymity. I only use text app in this game because privacy and discretion is a must for me. In the old days, I'd buy Petro-canada pay-as-you go SIM using cash, register it online on a fake name and just pop it in my spare phone. I see texting apps been the same "burner" type of service with extra convenience and free of charge. I guess now if I want to see someone who is restricting text apps, I just have to stop by the Petro-Canada station....and do it the old way..

 

[Tbone2]

Good day Terbies!

I've being noticing lately many more providers are putting restrictions on texting apps. I don't honestly understand their obsession with it. In my view it does not fully solve problem of anonymity. I only use text app in this game because privacy and discretion is a must for me. In the old days, I'd buy Petro-canada pay-as-you go SIM using cash, register it online on a fake name and just pop it in my spare phone. I see texting apps been the same "burner" type of service with extra convenience and free of charge. I guess now if I want to see someone who is restricting text apps, I just have to stop by the Petro-Canada station....and do it the old way..

I ONLY use a texting app. No one ever commented on it.

 

[masspref]

Good day Terbies!

I've being noticing lately many more providers are putting restrictions on texting apps. I don't honestly understand their obsession with it. In my view it does not fully solve problem of anonymity. I only use text app in this game because privacy and discretion is a must for me. In the old days, I'd buy Petro-canada pay-as-you go SIM using cash, register it online on a fake name and just pop it in my spare phone. I see texting apps been the same "burner" type of service with extra convenience and free of charge. I guess now if I want to see someone who is restricting text apps, I just have to stop by the Petro-Canada station....and do it the old way..

Or simply, move on to those accpeting the apps that use the same number as their phone. Texting apps have been discussed from so many angles. It's a game of tug and war, so glad to see that you will do what makes you comfortable. We are in an industry with so many grey areas and risks, so for one side to demand your number and first/last name, no thx. They can ask, but they also get mad when we don't give in, even we politely move forward to seeing others..

 

[Jikster]

What texting app are we talking about here? I assume you do not mean normal sms from your smart phone?

 

[NadiaLovechanko]

I personally only use email, I find it easier to keep track & allows people to stay SUPER discreet (create a fake email)
I only give out my number once someone is headed to our date & they can choose to text or email me when they arrive

 

[zizu]

What texting app are we talking about here? I assume you do not mean normal sms from your smart phone?

I'm talking about TextFree and likes. It's an app on your phone that works over data connection and provides real phone number.

 

[zizu]

I personally only use email, I find it easier to keep track & allows people to stay SUPER discreet (create a fake email)
I only give out my number once someone is headed to our date & they can choose to text or email me when they arrive

Nadia, you are brave one. Do you keep ice pick under pillow for protection?

 

[westcityside]

I personally only use email, I find it easier to keep track & allows people to stay SUPER discreet (create a fake email)
I only give out my number once someone is headed to our date & they can choose to text or email me when they arrive

This protects you as well, good choice

 

[asuran]

It mostly depends on experience that the particular SP has had with text app.

A - If she has had a stalker issue where the guy or girl kept harassing her with multiple text app numbers, then obviously this SP will start rejecting/blocking text apps.

B - If she never had experienced any issues previously, then she'll most-likely be OK with text apps.

TL;DR - If you get burned allowing something, then obviously you'd stop allowing it.

 

[zizu]

It mostly depends on experience that the particular SP has had with text app.

A - If she has had a stalker issue where the guy or girl kept harassing her with multiple text app numbers, then obviously this SP will start rejecting/blocking text apps.

B - If she never had experienced any issues previously, then she'll most-likely be OK with text apps.

TL;DR - If you get burned allowing something, then obviously you'd stop allowing it.

I totally get "WHY" they do it. However, in my opinion it's false sense of protection. As I explained above, a stalker can use "burner" phone.[/QUOTE]

 

[asuran]

I totally get "WHY" they do it. However, in my opinion it's false sense of protection. As I explained above, a stalker can use "burner" phone.

Nothing is ever fully protected but it's just a way to limit or minimize the risk/hassle.

 

[Nesbot]

I'd just like to add that with advancements in technology over the years tracking "disposal" or "burner" phones is way easier then TV makes it look. Each phone still has unique identifiers that must be logged to make a call/text.

So if an SP has had a negative experience with an idiot using a text app, it very well may be more secure to ask that people use phones even if the guy switches to burner phone.

 

[zizu]

I'd just like to add that with advancements in technology over the years tracking "disposal" or "burner" phones is way easier then TV makes it look. Each phone still has unique identifiers that must be logged to make a call/text.

So if an SP has had a negative experience with an idiot using a text app, it very well may be more secure to ask that people use phones even if the guy switches to burner phone.

I not sure how that helps SP? They have no access to this information, it's only available to the carrier and can be released to law enforcement by request only. The same can be applied to the text app provider as it logs IP of the phone (and all of its metrics) it installed on.

 

[zizu]

Nothing is ever fully protected but it's just a way to limit or minimize the risk/hassle.

But they miss on the opportunity to meet nice guys like you and me

 

[Lickylick]

I also don't see the reasoning behind not accepting text apps.

A person buys a burner phone with cash and activates it using fake information, or a text apps created using fake information how does that make one safer than the other for the provider.

 

[asuran]

But they miss on the opportunity to meet nice guys like you and me

It's unfortunate, but if provider got burned one time too many when accepting text app clients then obviously they can decide to stop accepting text app numbers.
Couple of bad apples ruining it for the rest of the nice guys like you and me.

 

[source]

Texting app is a must for me, I need airtight discretion. For one reason or another, (I don't want to judge them) some Ladies have text app restrictions. Fine, if it makes them feel more secure, I'm ok with that. I'll just invest my money elsewhere.

 

[Metoo4]

Texting app is a must for me, I need airtight discretion. For one reason or another, (I don't want to judge them) some Ladies have text app restrictions. Fine, if it makes them feel more secure, I'm ok with that. I'll just invest my money elsewhere.

I've been using Dingtone for years. It does need your real phone number but doesn't broadcast it unless you tell it to. Whoever I send a text or call will see my Dingtone number, no traces it's a text app and they don't know what's the real number behind.
It's not untraceable for whoever in law enforcment have a good-enough reason to be granted an international warrant for access to my real identity (servers are in Europe, where privacy is way stronger than here) but it's 100% untraceable for anybody else.

 

[thedude35]

A text app (or fake number) is a false sense of security, but if it makes the person feel better about things, that's their prerogative, so I don't judge. I've had a number of women reply and say "sorry, no text #'s". And of the ones I don't get a response from at all, I assume many of them have the same policy, but just don't bother to say so.

I'd be interested in hearing from providers as to the reasons they don't accept text apps. My guess is that it weeds out guys who just constantly text from different #'s, or who the provider does not want to hear from again.

 

[HarleyQ]

Personally I don't accept text apps because 99% of the time they are fake bookings and no shows. I will only accept it if it's a verified regular of the spa or if they can provide some kind of reference. It wastes my time, the attendants time and most of the time other people are trying to book and can't because someone has taken that spot only to not show up, so that's potential money out of everyone's pockets. I totally understand the need for privacy and discretion, but when it's costing us this much money overall, it's not worth it. I usually tell anyone trying to book with a text app that they can simply visit one of the walk in locations and see someone that way.