Gold Advetising Poll

**Ebony Amber** · 08-10-11, 13:23

Originally Posted by The Hobbyist

Given the economic times we are in, I would think that escorts would much prefer a discount as a reward for loyalty. To keep it simple, why not have the criteria based on a scale provided that no fake pictures are ever used and profile is maintained continuously along with whatever else is decided.

Example:

20% discount per week/month after 12 weeks of continuous advertising, 25% off per week/month after 24 weeks, 30% off per week/month after 48 weeks. The idea of bronze, silver and gold bordering as suggested by another poster could be utilized here with those in the 20% bracket getting bronze, those in the 25% bracket getting silver and those in the 30% bracket getting gold.

I would imagine the escorts would much prefer the above mentioned situation. Seems fair and it's only 12 weeks to go for an escort to begin reaping the benefits of loyalty.

Regards.

I think it wouldn't be able to work like that. My reason is as a touring escort one might do a week tour and not come back for 13 weeks. Technically they first advertised 12 weeks ago so on there second tour they would be entitled to a discount.

If it were to be a discount thing (which I doubt it would ever be) the best and most realistic thing would be a 15 percent discount for those that have had paid advertising for 100 days. There by not factoring in length but more amount of advertising.

That would never be perfect either though. Maybe just offer 25 percent off your next advert if you have been advertising for 6months plus and forget everything else lol.

**The Hobbyist** · 08-10-11, 13:45

Originally Posted by EbonyAmber

I think it wouldn't be able to work like that. My reason is as a touring escort one might do a week tour and not come back for 13 weeks. Technically they first advertised 12 weeks ago so on there second tour they would be entitled to a discount.

If it were to be a discount thing (which I doubt it would ever be) the best and most realistic thing would be a 15 percent discount for those that have had paid advertising for 100 days. There by not factoring in length but more amount of advertising.

That would never be perfect either though. Maybe just offer 25 percent off your next advert if you have been advertising for 6months plus and forget everything else lol.

What about 12/24/48 weeks of paid advertising within a certain time frame? Covers escorts who advertise all the time and those who tour.

Never say never, Amber. Often change is brought about by people like you and I advocating such change and being proactive.

Btw, have I ever told you that you have a sexy mind???

Regards.

**harry10** · 08-10-11, 14:04

The devil is going to be in the detail. The principle behind the proposal is a good one but it may be hard to get a set of criteria which is foolproof in identifying independent escorts who consistently provide a very good experience to clients.
What ever criteria are chosen need to be objective rather than subjective to be fair.
The reference system should be one of the determinants.

**Ebony Amber** · 08-10-11, 14:11

Originally Posted by harry10

The reference system should be one of the determinants.

I would disagree with that. The reference system is something very rarely used and very open to exploitation. What is to stop an escort pming a load of established members saying she will offer them a discount if they give her a reference lol. It happens with reviews!

Anyhow. I'm gunna take a step back and shut my mouth seeing as I'm not even an advertising any more lol.

**harry10** · 08-10-11, 14:18

Originally Posted by EbonyAmber

I would disagree with that. The reference system is something very rarely used and very open to exploitation. What is to stop an escort pming a load of established members saying she will offer them a discount if they give her a reference lol. It happens with reviews!

Anyhow. I'm gunna take a step back and shut my mouth seeing as I'm not even an advertising any more lol.

Shows I'm a bit naive then. Wasn't aware of those practices.
Amber you are probably one of the best people to comment as you are no longer escorting.
Hope you are enjoying your retirement. One that got away. lol

**Stephanie** · 08-10-11, 14:40

With all due respect to various posters, I do not think EI is in the business to give discounts...

**Ebony Amber** · 08-10-11, 14:45

Originally Posted by harry10

Shows I'm a bit naive then. Wasn't aware of those practices.
Amber you are probably one of the best people to comment as you are no longer escorting.
Hope you are enjoying your retirement. One that got away. lol

There will always be foul play. Review cheating, escorts trying to make other escorts name mud etc. In a way the fact that I'm not advertsing helps but I probably shouldn't get too involved in a matter that won't affect me. Hence why I haven't voted.

Originally Posted by Stephanie

With all due respect to various posters, I do not think EI is in the business to give discounts...

EI have in the past offered discounts- at Christmas I think and for the End violence to women campaign.

However I don't think prices will be brought down on the long term. Why would they when people will pay what is currently asked. More than likely there will be a post soon enough explaining that this discussion should stick to working out some criteria around what has already been proposed.

**The Hobbyist** · 08-10-11, 14:59

Originally Posted by Stephanie

With all due respect to various posters, I do not think EI is in the business to give discounts...

Why not? Many businesses give discounts to their loyal clients/customers. EI is dependent on escorts advertising with them and it makes perfect sense to offer something for their continued loyalty.

Regards.

**MrFussy** · 08-10-11, 15:26

Originally Posted by The Hobbyist

Why not? Many businesses give discounts to their loyal clients/customers. EI is dependent on escorts advertising with them and it makes perfect sense to offer something for their continued loyalty.

Regards.

Exactly....loyalty is not so much of an issue when a monopoly is in operation, as we have in Ireland with EI. It is only a matter of time before this changes, the Escort advertising market is too lucrative for this to continue, so maybe taking this opportunity to reward loyal advertisers would be a good business move......by reward I mean a financial discount...not a gold bleedin frame around a profile...lol

**samlad** · 08-10-11, 17:46

Thank you to everyone for your comments so far. We will be be taking into consideration all opinions and so far this has got off to a good start.

Currently the majority people are in favour of the Gold Advertising status (i.e. the gold border idea), and discounted rates would really be another topic of conversation all together, and as Amber said, we do offer seasonal discounts, but the essence of this is really to highlight escort advertisers and try to find a fair criteria for this.

Something I did notice (and I'm not sure if this is contrary to anything I've said?), a few people have expressed concerns about agencies being eligible for the Gold Advertiser status. A question I'll ask is if an agency is honest about the fact they are an agency, shouldn't they be entitled to this too? They are also paying advertisers, and the thing we are focusing on really is to not reward people who are being dishonest, surely?

Wouldn't this encourage non-independents to falsely advertise as independent?

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