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[pokenn]

What does this actually mean on AW?

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Does it mean someone has reported them? Or they just don't have verification?

Anyone ever seen a girl with this on their profile?

[vorian]

What does this actually mean on AW?

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Does it mean someone has reported them? Or they just don't have verification?

Anyone ever seen a girl with this on their profile?

I believe it means they have not yet provided verification, it is standard on a new profile getting set up, if they don't provide verification within a certain amount of time the profile is deleted.  The only thing AW are scarred of is underage girls on it's site. I believe the verification is nothing to do with the public profile pictures matching the verification and often profiles get moved on. In reality verification means very little for the punter it is just a due diligence defence for AW.

[CBPaul]

I think it also has something to do with someone reporting them, thus kicking off the need to validate or get deleted. Some seem hang around for ages with the message though, so another toothless load of old rubbish from AW.

[vorian]

I think it also has something to do with someone reporting them, thus kicking off the need to validate or get deleted. Some seem hang around for ages with the message though, so another toothless load of old rubbish from AW.

I'm not sure about that I think the reporting of a profils is separate to the validation message, I could be wrong, Dani is pretty clued up with this as I remember her saying she has had to validate before after a complaint. So it may well be the case. 

[Neal69]

Yes I have seen a girl with this on her profile.

She claimed she could not get verified because she did not posses a Passport or Driving Licence.

She did however have recent and good feedback from names that are familiar in my area.

Took a chance and she was a great punt. Probably one of my best.

Alas she disappeared off AW soon after this so I put her good performance down to her being a part timer who just wanted to make some quick cash before Christmas.

So It can be OK but I would advise caution.

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[NIK]

What does this actually mean on AW?

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Does it mean someone has reported them? Or they just don't have verification?

Anyone ever seen a girl with this on their profile?

It means fuck all. I reckon it could apply to 90% of them. AW couldn't give a fuck about the punter.   

[akauya]

The problem with this "Alert" business is that pimps and dodgy prossies easily circumvent it by passing on already "verified" profiles to new prossies. So in fact it only works for the very first account.

[CBPaul]

The problem with this "Alert" business is that pimps and dodgy prossies easily circumvent it by passing on already "verified" profiles to new prossies. So in fact it as for verification check it only works for the very first account.

Yep, and when the verification picture is hidden be aware that this may be the case.

[akauya]

Yep, and when the verification picture is hidden be aware that this may be the case.

True, I suspect pimps and prossies must make a good business passing on "verified" profiles for a tidy sum... again it rests with AW to make sure this shitty activity doesn't carry on but of course as long as they get their cut they don't care.

[pokenn]

Yep, and when the verification picture is hidden be aware that this may be the case.

Practically EVERY girl on AW hides their verification pic (if they have one.)

[vorian]

Practically EVERY girl on AW hides their verification pic (if they have one.)

I personally would say if a prossie does not hide her photo then it's a bad sign as they don't have a clue how AW works are probably aren't going to be very professional.

[Incognito93]

I received this message within a few hours of creating my profile. I don't know if someone reported me but I don't see why anyone would do that so quickly - I hadn't even uploaded any pictures.

My profile was deleted a few days later, along with the 20 credits I had purchased (for local advertising). I really didn't want to send my passport in and I regret using my debit card to purchase credits.

I had thought long and hard before joining AW so I was slightly peeved when my profile was deleted. I carried on with 'normal life' for a while and then decided to contact AW asking a couple questions about the verification process and instead of answering my questions, they replied to inform me that my email address had been 'verified', and I wouldn't be required to provide ID.

I created a profile a couple of days later and they were correct, I've not been requested to provide I.D this time. I don't have the green verification tick but I no longer have 'the authentication' notice.

Their verification system is a very flawed system. From what I've seen posted here, sometimes the verification pictures are quite obviously, a completely different girl to the main profile pictures.

I'd approach verified and 'questionable profiles' with equal caution...

[smiths]

True, I suspect pimps and prossies must make a good business passing on "verified" profiles for a tidy sum... again it rests with AW to make sure this shitty activity doesn't carry on but of course as long as they get their cut they don't care.

Yep. I still dont get why some punters view A/W as a legit site run by honest people. In reality its a site run by low lifes to make a profit from, who have zero interest in punters getting a good honest service by ensuring profiles are honest.

[pokenn]

Yep. I still dont get why some punters view A/W as a legit site run by honest people. In reality its a site run by low lifes to make a profit from, who have zero interest in punters getting a good honest service by ensuring profiles are honest.

AW could easily be so much better. Presumably it's run from somewhere in EE.

[monkeybucket]

What other sources of info are there though to find ladies with a common interest I've tended to use a few search sites listed on saafe and tried to cross reference them to reduce my HL down to a number i can afford. found one or two little gems along the way (hopefully)

[smiths]

AW could easily be so much better. Presumably it's run from somewhere in EE.

Various addresses have been posted over the years that i have seen, Morocco was one i have seen a number of times. I have no idea though.

[CBPaul]

I personally would say if a prossie does not hide her photo then it's a bad sign as they don't have a clue how AW works are probably aren't going to be very professional.

Most often I think it's the pimp who doesn't hide it, the prossie doesn't have a clue. The end result is still going to be a lack of professionalism though. 

[CBPaul]

Practically EVERY girl on AW hides their verification pic (if they have one.)

I agree, far more hidden than not. What we have to decide if why they are hidden. Some are obviously genuine prossies preserving anonymity (no face pics etc) whilst others are obviously dodgy profiles with traded verification.   The ones in between are a little harder to discern.

Saw a Ukrainian / Latvian prossie (she couldn't decide which nationality) several years ago who admitted she let a 'friend' use her profile whilst she was back home because it had good feedback. Stupid cow.

[vorian]

Most often I think it's the pimp who doesn't hide it, the prossie doesn't have a clue. The end result is still going to be a lack of professionalism though.

Exactly, I believe reading a profile is a bit of a skill, that you can learn and get better at over time. You have to look at the whole thing and approach it in a more holistic sense. The veri picture is just one of the indicators.

[CBPaul]

Exactly, I believe reading a profile is a bit of a skill, that you can learn and get better at over time. You have to look at the whole thing and approach it in a more holistic sense. The veri picture is just one of the indicators.

Absolutely correct. It does take skill to read a profile and we should all get better over time.

Sadly the dodgy / scam / crap profiles only keep appearing because some punters fall for them, I presume that they look at a nice picture of a youngish girls arse, see she is cheap and of course all services are offered and bingo - off like a lamb to the slaughter to meet a old munter who offers sod all.

[vorian]

Absolutely correct. It does take skill to read a profile and we should all get better over time.

Sadly the dodgy / scam / crap profiles only keep appearing because some punters fall for them, I presume that they look at a nice picture of a youngish girls arse, see she is cheap and of course all services are offered and bingo - off like a lamb to the slaughter to meet a old munter who offers sod all.

Very true and those are the very punters who I worry find PN, before UKP, as in their innocent ignorance they make it harder for all punters in the long run.

[CBPaul]

Very true and those are the very punters who I worry find PN, before UKP, as in their innocent ignorance they make it harder for all punters in the long run.

Certainly makes life harder for us as it allows the rotten profiles to proliferate. I sometimes winder if some never learn, just move on to the next picture of a gorgeous arse and off they go again.

[vorian]

Certainly makes life harder for us as it allows the rotten profiles to proliferate. I sometimes winder if some never learn, just move on to the next picture of a gorgeous arse and off they go again.

A certain percentage will be beyond help for sure, for me it is about trying to get the percentages moving in the right direction and helping the sensible punter, I guess thats a big part of what UKP is about, for me anyway.

[smiths]

Very true and those are the very punters who I worry find PN, before UKP, as in their innocent ignorance they make it harder for all punters in the long run.

In reality the majority of punters either arent interested in or know about punting forums, a point we have been through before. That is why bad WGs still get punters ultimately. We can only try to help those who arent punting in ignorance.

[Stealthshagger]

It is all very odd frankly. Last night I punted with a pornstar who had an aw profile, and adultwork removed it, as they had been fussy about her verification pic or the like. She's definitely legit, as I punted with her and had a great time. She's doing a new profile now, but with no idea as to why the first profile wasn't accepted. It is fucking annoying that legit providers get removed, whereas many blatant fakes get to stay.  It's the opposite of what any punter OR provider would want. It only suits scammers and adultwork (in that it's a lot of private gallery and video money). It seems that for this, money rules and punters get the shit end of the stick (not at discretion).

[smiths]

It is all very odd frankly. Last night I punted with a pornstar who had an aw profile, and adultwork removed it, as they had been fussy about her verification pic or the like. She's definitely legit, as I punted with her and had a great time. She's doing a new profile now, but with no idea as to why the first profile wasn't accepted. It is fucking annoying that legit providers get removed, whereas many blatant fakes get to stay.  It's the opposite of what any punter OR provider would want. It only suits scammers and adultwork (in that it's a lot of private gallery and video money). It seems that for this, money rules and punters get the shit end of the stick (not at discretion).

If A/W are the ones behind many of the fake PG scam profiles it makes perfect sense that they only delete them when they choose to, simply then posting more up as they decide.

[vorian]

In reality the majority of punters either arent interested in or know about punting forums, a point we have been through before. That is why bad WGs still get punters ultimately. We can only try to help those who arent punting in ignorance.

You are totally right smiths as always, the vast majority aren't, however I do believe that more and more are aware everyday, the internet has changed the way punting is conducted and the technology will continue to drive this change. People are more aware now than ever before in regards to reviews/recommendations etc. As new younger (On average) newbie punters start this percentage of forum aware people will change. It might only be 5% today but that number will not go down , only up.

Tripadvisor, Amazon to name just two started with a tiny percentage of users. Of course I understand the services on offer are completely different for many reasons but netherless change is happening.

[smiths]

You are totally right smiths as always, the vast majority aren't, however I do believe that more and more are aware everyday, the internet has changed the way punting is conducted and the technology will continue to drive this change. People are more aware now than ever before in regards to reviews/recommendations etc. As new younger (On average) newbie punters start this percentage of forum aware people will change. It might only be 5% today but that number will not go down , only up.

Tripadvisor, Amazon to name just two started with a tiny percentage of users. Of course I understand the services on offer are completely different for many reasons but netherless change is happening.

Yes i agree the numbers are increasing over time and unless punting is criminalised which i believe would put some punters off as the risk wouldnt be worth it to them, then the numbers will only get more and more. The unknown in criminalisation is will sites like this be attacked or worse. Of course when Harridan attacked Pnet it only led to more people joining.

[pokenn]

Yes i agree the numbers are increasing over time and unless punting is criminalised which i believe would put some punters off as the risk wouldnt be worth it to them, then the numbers will only get more and more. The unknown in criminalisation is will sites like this be attacked or worse. Of course when Harridan attacked Pnet it only led to more people joining.

I for one would probably stop punting if it was a criminal offence. I've got far too much to lose, and to me it's just a hobby in the end.

[vorian]

I for one would probably stop punting if it was a criminal offence. I've got far too much to lose, and to me it's just a hobby in the end.

Many I think would,  I would not, if demand went down significantly would that mean prices would as well to the point that more people would start to punt again.

[smiths]

I for one would probably stop punting if it was a criminal offence. I've got far too much to lose, and to me it's just a hobby in the end.

Fully understandable, and its this that people like Harridan would be applauding of course, like her Coercion law its not necessarily going to be about actually nicking punters, just scaring them off which costs nothing in police resources.

[Qwerty]

It is all very odd frankly. Last night I punted with a pornstar who had an aw profile, and adultwork removed it, as they had been fussy about her verification pic or the like. She's definitely legit, as I punted with her and had a great time. She's doing a new profile now, but with no idea as to why the first profile wasn't accepted.

Maybe someone complained she'd used a pic of a known pornstar in her profile :-)

[NIK]

I for one would probably stop punting if it was a criminal offence. I've got far too much to lose, and to me it's just a hobby in the end.

I would stop punting when I want to (have just about done so anyway) not when some ridiculous, unenforceable law tells me to.  As I have said many, many times before: I go to see my regular indie, who is a genuine indie working discreetly and entirely for herself of her own free will. We have sex, I pay her. Who the fuck is to know? Will the old bill be lying in wait under the bed? 

Any law may close parlours and agencies, and may curtail advertising. It would undoubtedly affect the industry. However it will never stop men paying for sex or women selling it. All it would do would cause a lot more work for the police and actually have the opposite effect to its intentions by making it more dangerous for sex workers and very likely for punters.
To be honest I get sick of hearing about it. It will not happen and even if it did it would not stop it. I have been saying this since my days on Prossynet.
We have laws against drugs, using mobile phones whilst driving, schoolkids smoking fags and hunting with dogs, yet these activities still take place regularly. There is no point passing unenforceable laws just to appease a few misguided feminists.

If I do ever get to see Amy again (which finances allowing could be soon) I will make a point of asking her if making it illegal would stop her. 

[Daffodil]

What does this actually mean on AW?

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Does it mean someone has reported them? Or they just don't have verification?

Anyone ever seen a girl with this on their profile?

It means fuck all.

Some genuine girls have this on their profile, some scammers do not.