Dreamgirl 246 Report post Posted November 19, 2008 .............................. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cat 262460 Report post Posted November 19, 2008 I have been getting a lot of those types of messages also and it struck me funny as well. I just don't respond... Catherine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A***** A***** 510 Report post Posted November 19, 2008 Neither do I. Listen to your gut instinct, please be careful. I have been around for a while now, and I can pretty much pick up on who is a wot or a real client. Ignore, delete or hang up the phone works great :-D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest i***k*** Report post Posted November 19, 2008 I still consider myself a newbie but I'm intelligent enough to understand the requirements and try not to ask to many stupid questions. I figure I'll learn somethings the hard way but at least the girls will like me. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mod 135639 Report post Posted November 19, 2008 The cerb site has 13,450 members registered (and 7000+ unique visitors a day some days over 10000 visitors) - See charts below... Now only 1,991 registered members are "active members" here on cerb and most of the visitors reading these threads never register for membership (Active means they send pm's or make posts) so this shows how many people just come to the site and read the threads and do not contribute. So getting pm's about photos from low number members is probably very common as in order to send you a PM they must register here and many guys would not register until they find someone they want to learn more about. It's hard to believe the numbers until you view the server logs but the traffic on this site with just people reading the threads is insane. This screen shot shows the stats for the year (Notice the Yellow "Visits" are the unique number of visitors per month on the right (241'390 visitors last month) and the daily average is in yellow on the left The next screen shot is this month - On average we have over 8500 unique visitors per day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamgirl 246 Report post Posted November 19, 2008 this is very impressive mod Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickoshadows 937 Report post Posted November 19, 2008 It can be difficult for someone who is new to the online version of the hobby world to make contact without seeming like a real klutz. It is much easier if you have contributed for a while in the general conversation and perhaps provided some info which shows that you are a bonafide hobbyist. If the person is a true newbie, even this is difficult. Then there are some who simply don't realize that you have to be way more polite in email than in normal conversation because there are no visual cues the to show the true meaning of what is being read. I find it easiest to make initial contact with MSN and chat a little bit, without wasting to much time. Keep the small talk to minimum, if the lady thinks you are trying to waste her time, you may as well go jerk off in a corner. The ladies know too weel, that there are many out there who want more than to pay for play and carry on as per normal, and you just have to find a way to set yourself apart and show that you are worth the risk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mod 135639 Report post Posted November 19, 2008 this is very impressive mod I know! I didn't mean to hijack the thread for the stats - I just wanted to explain why this is probably happening... As per the stats... You would think that people would be kicking down the door to advertise on here but then again I don't push it as the main revenue that pays for the site to run comes from escorts-canada. If this was a "None adult related site" people would be lined up to advertise here .. but only escorts and agencies usually advertise on the escort discussion boards. we do occassionaly have stuff like "sex search" and "aff" and recently I allowed a "penis extension product" (I usually turn them down along with the Viagra/Cialis ads) but I actually met the sales rep in person - he lives in Barrie where our office is - he met me and showed me all the medical information and the actual product so it looks legit and he had a stock pile of units ready to go out the door at his office so I ruled out any possibility of a scam. So I told him I would give it a trial run... funny they have been online for about 5 days now and he has already commented that the banners are working well - if only others would see the benifit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyra.Graves 23779 Report post Posted November 19, 2008 recently I allowed a "penis extension product" (I usually turn them down along with the Viagra/Cialis ads) but I actually met the sales rep in person - he lives in Barrie where our office is - he met me and showed me all the medical information and the actual product so it looks legit and he had a stock pile of units ready to go out the door at his office so I ruled out any possibility of a scam. So I told him I would give it a trial run.... Did you give the product a trial run? I'd love to know if you've seen any growth? :mrgreen: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spud271 47779 Report post Posted November 19, 2008 Those are some remarkable stats mod! It's amazing what a popular site this has become. I know! I didn't mean to hijack the thread for the stats - I just wanted to explain why this is probably happening... As per the stats... You would think that people would be kicking down the door to advertise on here but then again I don't push it as the main revenue that pays for the site to run comes from escorts-canada. If this was a "None adult related site" people would be lined up to advertise here .. but only escorts and agencies usually advertise on the escort discussion boards. we do occassionaly have stuff like "sex search" and "aff" and recently I allowed a "penis extension product" (I usually turn them down along with the Viagra/Cialis ads) but I actually met the sales rep in person - he lives in Barrie where our office is - he met me and showed me all the medical information and the actual product so it looks legit and he had a stock pile of units ready to go out the door at his office so I ruled out any possibility of a scam. So I told him I would give it a trial run... funny they have been online for about 5 days now and he has already commented that the banners are working well - if only others would see the benifit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PistolPete 61421 Report post Posted November 19, 2008 All of your info is on your new web site, so send them there or simply as Cat said...don't reply!8) is it just me or i dont trust theese messages from newbies like: where are you located what are your rates what are your services can i get pictures It turns me off, is it me who don t have any patience or what.... we should (all the ladies make a list of all nicknames with those who are trustable) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mod 135639 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 Did you give the product a trial run? I'd love to know if you've seen any growth? :mrgreen: No, I did not give it a try myself. He did open one up to show me the level of quality of the product and I can say it's not a cheap device and looks like it's made very well. He swears by them (as any sales person would) and claimed to use it himself. Honestly I was a little weirded out talking about penis extension devices with another guy. LOL.. but he was very knowledgeable and did stand behind the product (No pun intended). Those are some remarkable stats mod! It's amazing what a popular site this has become. I agree... I am always shocked by the number of visitors as well but what really gets me is how many people come and read the threads but never join or contribute. How do we get those people in on the action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capitalman 3861 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 Careful what you wish for, it might come true (ie: how do you get all those people to participate) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mod 135639 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 Careful what you wish for, it might come true (ie: how do you get all those people to participate) I guess if they all started today to contribute after reading this thread I would be way in over my head! .. good point .. Bigger is better as eventually it would be nice to have the same level of interest in all of Canada that we have in the Ottawa area. Other cities are picking up but Ottawa is still the booming city for this site. True, It makes our job harder each time we get a new active member but I welcome it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VedaSloan 119179 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 If you come off as rude, or sound like you cut-and-pasted the same email to every SP on CERB, I just ignore you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seymour 3970 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 I'll be a little selfish here and say that I'll be happy as long as the increase in traffic to the site does not make me have to wait in line to see my girls - :-D. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caveman 147 Report post Posted November 20, 2008 Other cities are picking up but Ottawa is still the booming city for this site. Is there generally more hobbying in Ottawa, or is it just this site that has such an Ottawa focus? I'm curious if Ottawa's high-tech nature contributes to the higher usage...I guess if that were the case, the Calgary forums would be similarly busy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
otherone 100 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 Yes indeed. this is one fantastic website. Maximum usage of open source PHP. got to love PHP. The shout module could use some improvements. but no complains. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d*mm*y 887 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 Wow 2 threads in one!! 1. Scared of the penis enlarger, the ladies seem happy with my modest size and ti allows me to hamer longer in places were others are not invited!! Now if I was trying for a porn movie and wanted to be a male stripper this would be a great device. 2. So cerb is extremely popular in Ottawa because there are no competing boards, with all these information seekers you would think that we could get better response to some of the polls, kinda like the valued member award that I really really want to win (please vote for me!) I think we get a dispraportionate amount of lurkers and poachers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mod 135639 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 Yes indeed. this is one fantastic website. Maximum usage of open source PHP. got to love PHP. The shout module could use some improvements. but no complains. The should box could use some improvements for sure!! But it works. I had to hack it a little when we installed it cause it was refreshing in real time and overloading the the server with constant calls to the DB (The site is too busy for bad code like that)... if I could find a better solution with more admin features I would dump the current one but some of the members asked if we could put something like this on the site so the ladies could let us know of any last minute availabilities and such.... and it's working well so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brandi 231 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 Is there generally more hobbying in Ottawa, or is it just this site that has such an Ottawa focus? I'm curious if Ottawa's high-tech nature contributes to the higher usage...I guess if that were the case, the Calgary forums would be similarly busy. IMHO this site is busier because it is better moderated (they have no hidden agendas), it is SP friendly and an overall more positive focus then other forums which tend to be negative and degrading. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cat 262460 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 I also find that everyone from all parts of the country participates in the Ottawa forum instead of focusing on developing their local forum. I guess that makes Otown the default General Forum. Catherine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick_falcon 911 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 This is a good thread and I agree with DreamGirl that it can become annoying to receive requests from newbies, where it shows that no research has been made. I am a long-time member and one thing that impresses me is when I see a new member joining (a newbie) but who makes a post where it says something like: 'I read some reviews and I noticed that XXXX is well-reviewed but I have not seen anything about XXXX'. Even more impressive when they actually pinpoint to the exact quote in a specific thread! To me, that shows seriousness. It's like any hobby: there is still some homework to be done. A coin collector can tell you in 3 seconds what are the 3 most valuable canadian coins of all times. A serious hobbiest will remember the reliable SPs and the less-reliable, with accurate details through CERB. Just my 2 cents and newbies, if you read this, I think it's good advice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YOGI 100 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 I also find that everyone from all parts of the country participates in the Ottawa forum instead of focusing on developing their local forum. I guess that makes Otown the default General Forum. Catherine Cat, you'll be able to fix that soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest s****s*ar Report post Posted November 22, 2008 ya i have been getting alote of those msgs more lately then the last few months.. i understand about asking but why not just search the name and go to the person's profile as mine has my website's and numbers aswell as rates so is it just laziness or looking for more info!or is it there subtle way of making contact small talk as u will!! i guess everyone was a newbie at one point Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
