A New (and Safer) Form of Prostitution

[JamesE]

Mr Black, assuming that was sorted out, would functions such as cashless electronic payments (similar to Uber) appeal to you?

[Strawberryblonde]

How would the payment system be different from say a bank transfer?

[MrBlack433]

Yes, I think there need to be more breakdown to suit more scenarios of an event. Here is an example:

If a punter confirmed booking and then realize he can't turn up due to a change in schedule, he will be charged the full amount regardless as mentioned in your earlier post. There are other alternatives that need to be taken into account or else the app will be used by others to exploit the system

a) if guy is in the area then communication cuts off
b) if guy turns up to find it is a bait and switch and leaves
c) if girl with a no-do attitude

I understand your app is only a platform for to act as a middle man communication, but whenever there is money involved, you have to make it fair as possible for both parties. There are bad punters, there are bad escorts.

[JamesE]

Completely understand that point.

So what would you personally say is the best system to ensure fairness for all parties?

Uber does it that the money is actually taken from the client once the driver has pressed a button saying the journey has been completed. Though I am struggling to find a system that covers all potential possibilites.

A lot of the feedback I have had so far says they would never even consider electronic payments and want to remain a cash system only. But it does seem to me to be the more modern and safe thing to do.

[MrBlack433]

I too prefer a cash system. With an electronic payment system, I assume user account need to be recharged prior the meeting? This would involve cards, and bank?

If the purpose of an electronic system is to pin down time wasters, then I suggest a more in depth profile evaluation. AW give users he option to rate a service via the positive, neutral, negative button. Maybe you can breakdown the overall experience in more stages

Eg: Communication / Meeting / Service

So if an escort has 100 positive meetings and services, but the communication has only 100 successful meets out of 200. Then it means you have 50% chance this girl would let you down.

[JamesE]

Well really it would be just look Uber. So you have entered your card details into the app. And once the transaction is complete the money is automatically taken from you.

I felt that it is something that would interest the modern generations who like things to be done quick and easy and to avoid having to take out large amounts of cash and carry it around with them. It also helps escorts by making sure they get paid if a punter doesnt show up, ensures they cant be swindled out of cash on the day through fake notes, etc.

[MrBlack433]

Like I said earlier, if the escorts intentionally avoid the meet, then that will not be fair for the punter.

[Nova70]

AW has the credits system of course which is widely used to pay for camming and calls but I've yet to come across an actual escort who takes payment in this way.

[Strawberryblonde]

I too prefer a cash system. With an electronic payment system, I assume user account need to be recharged prior the meeting? This would involve cards, and bank?

If the purpose of an electronic system is to pin down time wasters, then I suggest a more in depth profile evaluation. AW give users he option to rate a service via the positive, neutral, negative button. Maybe you can breakdown the overall experience in more stages

Eg: Communication / Meeting / Service

So if an escort has 100 positive meetings and services, but the communication has only 100 successful meets out of 200. Then it means you have 50% chance this girl would let you down.

Unless of course she's cancelled because of something the guy did, then again I suppose it's still a chance she might reject you.

If the payment isn't taken until the meet happens, what happens if the card is reported stolen or is over it's limit?Is the payment ringfenced?

The problem with paid for sex is that you rarely have real names and details for both parties and it's difficult to enforce the sex for cash contract. Anyone at any time could deny service occured.

[AnnabelleCollins]

Why fix what isn't broken? Cash payments have worked over the years for both escorts & customers alike.
Not alot of customers might be happy with having something show up on their card statement as can raise alot of unwanted questions with their wife / gf.