You know, I don't really see what the problem is
I saw this ad too, and if it wasn't so far from where I'm at, I might have queried on it myself. I don't think there's anything wrong with her post - I've seen/heard/read many people on mayn posts talking about going to dungeons, putting ads in papers, etc. etc., looking for a ticklee, and to have one step up and just offer - well, that takes a large degree of guts. I'm sure her PM box and her e-mail will be chock full of people asking all sorts of things, and maybe a legitmate handful that are on the topic at hand. That she opened herself up to that (and I have to believe it was knowingly too) is rather impressive, and speaks of a genuine desire to explore this interest we all have.
Why not charge for it, when she's inviting complete strangers? Sure, there are lots of people on here that talk about many exciting, free scenarios with willing and more unwilling ticklees, but I doubt most of them are of any serious length (session-wise), and those that are, well, I'm willing to bet the relationship is a lot more advanced than "just met", and if not that, then there is some form of compensation involved. As for her quoted price - well, she did ask you to ask her - I'm sure that's high for a lot of people, but there will undoubtedly be some takers. Again, I've heard of people offering more for less, and all I can say is "to each his own" - that's what makes capitalism great.
As for the various levels of paranoia about meeting her - well, I'd be more wary if there were no restrictions whatsoever on what was in bounds and out of bounds (like nudity, bondage, etc.). But still, meeting someone new is always risky, so if you'd walk in to it without at least seeing what each other look like, and also go to that meeting without following some of the guidelines that I've seen posted on here for keeping things safe while playing - well, then you're just being foolish. A little paranoia and suspicion are ok - but if you're not going to be involved, no sense wondering about it.
For Allison, though - bravo on your reaching out, don't let some opinions get to you. Oh, and be safe - keep yourself safe with any of these guys (and guys who take her up - be safe too). Just make sure someone knows where you're at and that you'll call, etc. Someone getting hurt in all this would be a damn shame, seeing how there aren't too many women that just volunteer themselves, and that this is, after all, just tickling.
Just my opinion,
DCB
