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euro_tt
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4/04
Posted - Dec 21 2005 : 2:54AM
Hey people, I guess a lot of you are closer to the industry than I am. There's something I've always found strange.

As I understand it, the average paycheck for a scene is $500-$1000 or something, lower if you're one of the many unknowns. When I learned this, I was very surprised as I thought they earned much more.

Now an hour of escort "company" is between $100 and $300, at least the women I see.

In the first case:
-the women spend a lot more time on the set
-the sex is somewhat unprotected (no certificate is 100% safeguard)
-there are perhaps a dozen of crewmembers around, watching
-you might end up doing a2m, and get a sticky facial
-it's recorded for all mankind to see, including family, friends, neighbors, the rest of your life

While the escort girls don't have to deal with any of this. It's discreet, quick and there are no "records".

So why do girls do porn? I mean, any half-decent looking girl can be an escort. And you can escort as much as you like, so I don't agree with any possible "but you can shoot a porn scene every day" arguments. Is it the attention? Do they want to be rich and famous although, in reality, they will surely not be?

Lastly: some actresses also escort, but they charge twice what they get payed for a scene. Why is that? It would seem so much easier and way less nasty (I've never been with an actress but am guessing they wouldn't do a2m or such escorting).

Maybe some insiders or actresses can comment :)

gia jordan
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670 Posts
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Posted - Dec 21 2005 : 3:02AM
Edited because it's been argued before. Nevermind.

Edited by - gia jordan on 12/21/2005 3:16:13 AM

euro_tt
Member

20 Posts
4/04
Posted - Dec 21 2005 : 3:17AM
So it's more about being seen? I'm curious as I can't figure out an incentive compared to regular escorting (correct me if I'm wrong). But yeah, exhibitionism might be one thing.
Isabel_Ice
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I was living in the dark... but now I see the light...
338 Posts
2/04
Posted - Dec 21 2005 : 2:24PM
Porno involves HUGE MONSTER dicks that I get to shove up my ass as hard and as fast as possible, two at once if I'm lucky... I get to try out new and crazy activities, push myself to the physical limits, and generally have a great big laugh all round.

Escorting, i should imagine, involves less than HUGE dicks, and probably only 1 at a time, owned by some random individual, as opposed to being owned by one of my HOT pals who is also getting into the Slut Community Spirit!!

No choice really!!

TigOlBitties
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Posted - Dec 21 2005 : 2:57PM
God damn you're hot, Isabel. I heart you. LOL.
 
Baggio
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Posted - Dec 21 2005 : 4:46PM
Ok, lets compare -- Its illegal and you pay for it. I'll say that again you pay for it.

Edited by - baggio on 12/21/2005 4:47:16 PM

RichB
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65 Posts
4/05
Posted - Dec 21 2005 : 9:14PM
Wow. I gotta' add my two-cent's since Isabel_Ice was so poetic in her repy to your query. I'll definitely be less poetic, but put it into more simple terms as I see it as a shooter of smut...

Many of these guys are rather good at thier jobs and the gals anticipation for the climax(s) ahead are often obvious. There is, still, an attitude that the performers are doing something underground and rebellious against society. And there is also a lot of devout exhibitionist's that love to be seen in front of cameras, not unlike their sister mainstream counterparts. Hooking does not have at least the modicum of safety that monthly testing offers an adult performer. And repurcussions from the law does make escorting a little dicey for most.

Please realize that not all porn scenes take all day, many gonzo sets close shop after 1 to 2 hours of work.

While I'm sure some sex-workers, in any given pussy-numbing 12 hour day, can cash out bigger as an escort, I sure as hell appreciate the hard-work ethic of a cool porn chic who take her gig seriously. And I really wish the real lazy ones would just keep to hooking.

AztecGold11
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Posted - Dec 21 2005 : 9:33PM
*Escorts do not have HIV tests--and condums do break.
*They may be rich but also may be unclean w/ bad breath, and dirty fingernails.
*There is no one around to protect the girl if things get rough or even dangerous.
*It is illegal-it is prostitution (as mentioned above).
gia jordan
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670 Posts
9/04
Posted - Dec 21 2005 : 9:42PM
Hey euro-tt, if you think someone should base their profession solely on terms of easy money, maybe YOU should try escorting.
croy
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Posted - Dec 21 2005 : 10:10PM
Let's look at some obvious things an outside can see:
1.) Advertisement. Being in a movie creates more desireablity. That creates more demand and a willingness to pay much more among some men.
2.) Crime. There is a lower likelyhood of being raped and beaten on set. Even the highest paid escort risks that. Death is a possibility there are well.
3.) Disease - while no test is a 100% safeguard, customers aren't tested at all. Condoms are less sure than the tests.
4.) Look at yourself in the mirror. Not inspiring, is it (don't argue with me!). Now consider guys in even worse shape but with money. Any reason for a woman to get enthusiastic about that ? Now look at every porn stud in there prime.
matthew
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Posted - Dec 21 2005 : 10:24PM
Also consider that many of the girls that develop a name in the adult film industry can make much more money by making appearances at strip clubs, adult video stores, conventions etc. So there's more money involved than just their per scene paychecks.
euro_tt
Member

20 Posts
4/04
Posted - Dec 22 2005 : 12:35AM
Thank you, but I am already making more than I can possibly spend. Anyway, despite the thinly veiled cynicism of your answer, it seems the first reply (which has been edited I see) was correct in that money is not the driving force but exhibitionism and other reasons are.

Here I was thinking it was just a paycheck thing, but thanks all for correcting me :)

Porn Scout
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Posted - Dec 22 2005 : 1:22AM
One more point, which should be obvious: there are way, way more escorts out there than there are porn stars. You could argue, therefore, that more girls entering the sex industry do choose escorting over porn. More than likely, those barriers to entry that you mentioned in your first post are all too effective at discouraging porn careers. Girls that choose porn are the exception rather than the rule.

gia jordan
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670 Posts
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Posted - Dec 22 2005 : 3:00AM
It's less about exhibitionism being the motivation to do porn and more about the committment.
gia jordan
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670 Posts
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Posted - Dec 22 2005 : 5:28AM
Not that I don't mind showing off my ass, my cum guzzling skills, and what a good little fuck I am.

Whatev. I'm going to bed and when I wake up, I'm proud to fight 8am traffic on the 101, sit in make-up, and perform like a motherfucker until the director cues me to lean my head back for a nice, hot taste of male talent.

 
imak
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cause i want attention
TonyC
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Therapy? I thought I was saving money not having to buy chix drinks.
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(But then again, maybe if I didn't hang out here I'd have to see my shrink twice a week rather than once.)

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Emo.
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