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Scuba1, I think the issue people have with you is that you don't just express your opinion - you say other people are wrong because they don't do things the way you think they should be done. Tikalika told us how he does things and said it works good for him. Who are you to tell him he is wrong or to say his way is stupid? If two people set out to do something, both accomplish the mission, although by different means, how can one be right and the other be wrong?

About the tica thing - if a woman was born in Costa Rica, she is a tica, whether she is a prostitute or a nun. Being a prostitute does not take away her nationality. Not all ticas are prostitutes, and not all prostitutes are ticas, bot some prostitutes are ticas. I understand that some guys use the term ticas when they are only referring to prostitutes, which is wrong. Tikalika stated that many ticas speak good English. To me, that is not referring only to prostitutes.

Besides your incredibly anal nitpicking scuba, the fact is you start from the assumption that everyone wants to have a business like 'transaction', where all the boxes are checked, and success is if you manage your 7 favoured positions/acts in 59 minutes or less, blah blah blah.

What I made very clear, to anyone with reading comprehension skills, or any level of emotional intelligence, is that I am not interested in negotiating a 'successful business transaction'. That sounds repulsive, frankly.

I like to go out, have a few drinks (which usually helps, both or all three of us), laugh, meet some new people, treat the women with respect, and end up having a great time, and often making long term friends (some working women I have known for over 10 years).

Yes, sometimes (1 in 20? 1 in 40? I dunno) I am disappointed. But doing an interview is going to guarantee that the mood is spoiled, so sounds like a dumb move to me, to ruin 100% of your experiences to avoid being slightly disappointed a small % of the time.

But I don't expect you to understand, you don't seem to be able to comprehend other people's way of thinking/behaving.

Some guys like to go to chongos and pound anonymous chicas one after another. I find the idea completely, totally uninteresting and pointless, but so what, to each his own.

Let's put it this way, I am much, much more interested in the mental aspect of this than the purely physical sex act. Part of which is the idea that some very hot 20 something is not only willing to join me in a night of debauchery, but sometimes she really gets into it. That's what I enjoy, not counting how many minutes a girl did x y or z or how many positions or whatever other technical facts you seem to care about.

It's all about the chemistry, and one of the best experiences (for me, not for everyone) is to start with a (always gorgeous, barring the odd beer goggle mistake) woman who may not be all that into it, and end up turning her into the real gfe.

Anyway, not sure why you care so much about if I am enjoying my time, as I sure don't care about how you spend your time. If ticking boxes turns you on, more power to ya.

If I wasn't enjoying the way I do things, don't you think I'd make a change? My only complaint is having to fend off overly aggressive hardened pros while I look for the hidden gems that I have such amazing times with.

I'm sure the ones that I stay as far away from as possible will answer any interview question with a resounding yes, 'so what?' I say. Get it?

BigMike, I understand exactly what you are talking about. I have not been to the PI but have spent a lot of time in Asia. The Latin cultures & Asian cultures are vastly different and I suppose that's why their P4P business practices are so different.

In Asia, the guy typically only needs to choose "short time" or "long time". Most of the girls in Asia seem to have a much better understanding of good business practices such as service & customer satisfaction leads to repeat customers resulting in more money over the long term. Yes, I have met a few chicas in CR that understood the same good business practices but they seem to be more of the exception than the rule.

Now, before any of the Ch*ldren start throwing stones, I'm simply stating my opinion. I truly enjoy CR & love the chicas which is why I was there 3 trips last year. I have enjoyed getting to know some of the chicas in SJ & have occasional contact with a couple of favorites. I simply get bored easily & believe Asia will be the flavor of the year for me in 2015.

BigMike, I think you just may need to change things up a little & make a PI trip to help you once again appreciate CR for what it is. That's what I intend to do this year & just a suggestion since I'm feeling the same sentiments as you expressed.

with you 100% ticalika
there are plenty of guys on this board that don't even discuss the money w girls
they aren't guys who post much but believe me you aren't alone

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I'm feeling a little spunky tonight because I'm at work & it's boring as hell so thought I would voice my opinion. This may not be the proper place but here it goes:

IMHO, some of the posts in this thread are a perfect example of what's wrong with this site. I thought the actual intent of this site was to be informative & helpful to it's members that share a common interest. Instead, I have witnessed time & time again, certain members criticizing other members' posts, trying to belittle or degrade other members due to their posts or simply "attacking" other members because they can hide behind their keyboard. I find it absolutely amazing that some people have time to waste on such activities.

My favorite posts that I find completely ridiculous are those that the members write to prove "I'm the better monger" or "I'm better at whore mongering than you". WTF? No one needs to prove to me that they are the best at paying for sex. They can have that "BEST WHORE MONGER" plaque to hang on their wall. I don't want that phucking title!

Another topic that is often discussed in heated fashion is price. A simple explanation of price perimeters at different locations is valuable information that should be on this site. Bashing members for WHAT THEY PAY is completely unproductive. Helpful guidance & suggestions from more experienced members I believe is the intent of this site. Besides, I'm ONLY paying what I decide to pay & I DON'T CARE what others pay because it's none of my business.

The constant posts made simply to incite or try to ridicule other members, IMHO prevent many members from posting more often or at all. Just look at the number of Roll Calls posted versus the number of Trip Reports posted.

I'm on this site to obtain information about CR which has recently become one of my vacation destinations. I'm also here to help anyone else on the site that can benefit from my knowledge or experiences. I believe that's why most of us have joined the site. I have received some excellent advice & assistance from one of the senior members EVERY TIME I have sent him a PM. I have never met the man & don't always agree with his views but he is always there to help with a friendly response. That's what I believe we should all be doing on this site.

There are a lot of members on this site that I hope to eventually meet based simply on reading their posts. I can tell they are really good guys & would be fun to hang out with in CR. There are also several members on this site that I don't care to meet based simply on the impression I have gotten from what they have posted. Negative, know it all opinions with "I'm the best monger" mentality. Just something to think about.

Can't we all just get along! HELL NO, but we don't have to be pricks either.

True, Mitchy.

I haven't been to the PI for about 2 years, mainly because of cost and travel time. I tried the DR and didn't really care for it. The I found CR and loved it. I was there 4 times last year and am heading down again in February.

I love CR for the variety of women, there are all types. I also like the laid back atmosphere and camaraderie at the Sportmens and La Amistad. The guys who monger in the PI tend to stay in more of a clique.

Angeles City, however, is the sexual Disney World for older men. It is completely different from CR and you really can't compare the two side by side. The closet analogy I could make is that AC is the porn star you fantasy about and San Jose is the girl next door that you've always wanted to screw. Two different experiences.

I'll probably use the miles I'm racking up from all my visits to CR to head back to the Philippines this year. I need to convenience Rico to go with me.

I think Hawaiian shirts already come with a $100 bill pinned. I know we gringos think that a tropical country warrants Hawaii clothing. However, in Costa Rica they think we look like silly. Flowery prints is something a woman wears!

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Hey BigMike, I would love to go. When we meet up again in CR in February let's have a drink and cigar and lay out the plan. See you soon my friend.

BigMike, you are absolutely right. CR does offer variety, convenience & I love the laid back atmosphere as well. Enjoy your trip next month & post a TR!

I haven't been to Asia in about 6 years & have "the itch" for noodles & rice so in a couple of months I'm headed to Vietnam & then jumping over to Thailand. Been to VN many times but never to Thailand. Yes, I too hate the damn travel time over & back. I'll post a TR to help out anyone that may be interested.

Just FYI - Don't know if you have checked lately but airfare to Asia, or at least to VN is the lowest I've ever seen. The 5 in my group got RT from Houston to Tokyo to Saigon for $825. I'm thinking PI should be cheaper right now as well.

Take care!

a bunch of posts off the topic - now we come to Asia??? I personally don't care b/c a thread being "derailed" is typical of message boards - to me, not a big deal - but it happens and I thought this is a good example.

Look, Tikalika, I think you are foolish for not interviewing - you seem to believe that it puts a k bosh on "romance" - I'll spare you the comments I could make on that, and simply tell you that you have the right to be as dumb as you wish. Or engage in any fantasy you care to.

What you are suggesting will not work well for many - especially new guys - they will get phucked - and not the way they expect - its truly not so radical - its common sense.

You don't want to "interview" - you are under the fantasy that what we are discussing is "something else" - just don't visit your stupidity on others, again, new guys - who should iscuss what their wants and desires are - before they get to the room - you choose not to? Fine - but don't say I'm crazy, or nasty or nit picky for strongly suggesting its a good idea for the majority.

Oh......some not so suttle comments were obliquely thrown my way as to "who is the better monger"

For a variety of reasons - among them none of your business - I never post on my personal exploits, or what a great monger I am - ever

I will comment on posts that I feel merit it - remember - I did not start the thread and I'm responding to someone else's freely written and offered post - any post is fair game but no post I've ever written in over 6 years of CRT membership concerned how great I think I am regarding the topic at hand - please don't confuse comments <yes, I'll admit, strong comments> made about a particular way of operating that I think could be detrimental to others - new guys in particular.

Final comment - someone makes a post - others comment on it - that's what happens on a message board - you don't have to like or agree with every post - and if you disagree strongly, you should be able to express your opinions - if I said in the strongest possible language how correct he was, and how much I agreed with him, wow! I'd be a great guy - its nothing personal; just a difference of opinion, which can't stay on the side of honest disagreement but had to get into personal attacks.

Prof Scooby, or whatever they call you, you probably failed reading comprehension when you were in grade school. How many people have to tell you the same thing? You are rude and arrogant when you post and most of the people on CRT have had their fill of you. Who died and left you king of CRT?

@ladiablo: I meet lots of guys who are of the same mindset. But I do (usually, and regretfully) always talk about price. But I have learned to tell them what i am willing to pay, and that seems to work well without spoiling the mood. It's a shame some people just can't seem to handle someone posting that they do things differently. I'm sure a lot of people don't post because it's just a PITA.

I also hold back from giving too much detail, like the girls' real names, as I have experienced (on another board) the loser assholes who then go show the post to the women, to try and earn themselves some brownie points or something.

@Scooby : I didn't really read your last post, I'm over it, the horse has been beaten to death. But I think I saw the word fantasy in there. Yes, of course it's a fantasy. Sometimes an amazingly fun fantasy. Why ruin it?

You do it your way, I'll do it mine. There, simple.

I was supposed to meet 'Jenni' at the DR last night, but I wussed out. Looks like a stroke of luck. Planning to go tonight though. I'll be the 50ish guy, trying to look past the photo bombing fat chicks to catch a glimpse of the holy grail. If I'm not smiling it's because I haven't had at least 2 drinks yet, or because it doesn't look good.

BTW, what's the deal with the rather attractive blonde Tica (meaning, she's not a colombiana or a Nica, not meaning that I don't know all Tica's are not hookers) behind the bar near the hotel lobby?

I have seen her leave the bar a few times around 11pm, usually with a gringo and at least 2 so so other chicas in tow. Then I see them all dancing and drinking at KL for a few hours, with you know who picking up the tab.

Can't say I blame the gringo(s), she looks like fun and maybe she eventually puts out, after a hundred bucks in drinks I'm guessing? My bet is she's also after party favours? Anyone have the skinny? I might be willing to be a 'sucker' if she turns out to be worth it.

I think I'll just try a more direct approach with her though. Hey, maybe I'll interview her!

I don't know that most people here are tired of the Scube. I mean who would they bash if he wasn't here? Please don't answer that. I know...They would bash someone else cuz they like to do that, we all do, sometimes. Is the Scube an arrogant jerk? Sure he is, sometimes. We all are, sometimes. He also has a lot of experience here and if you can wade through all his bs you might learn something, or not. If he bugs ya, don't read him.

Easy to find fault with someone who puts themselves out like he does. I get a laugh out of him getting his feelings hurt when he gets bashed. One who dishes it out like he does should expect to get some crap back and take it in stride.

Ahh well, everyone relax, take a breath, and remember we come here to have fun and share experiences. In a hundred years no one will remember any of this

Another unpaid sock puppet thinking he talks for a constituency of more than one

You know Slim - you make some points -

(I don't mind the bashes - it comes with the writing style - I hate the lies and the bull shit by those with neither the experience nor the intelligence to dish them out - like the sock puppet above in my previous post - all I can say is he seems like one big stupid idiotic JERK!

You know, I've said it before - what I can't stand is the ignorance and downright stupidity about life in general that so many exhibit - sure, we were all new and made mistakes; we can even have a difference of opinion - not what I'm talking about - just the outright stupidness of some makes me wonder how the hell they got through life without getting hit by a bus or something <or gang raped by tranny's >)