56harrisond

Kind of like the sob story you're giving off now?
While I agree 1000% what was done to you was completely wrong and I'm glad you stood up to the guy and kicked him out, clients get scammed often too. Maybe that sentence was in reference to guys outside of this forum, but like a posted said in this thread, clients on this site are ready to-go and book with a provider. So when guys on here say they don't pay deposits it's for a reason. 
I definitely agree that in general people are more shittier and have no empathy. It really intensified IMO when covid lockdowns hit, and now that it's over it's the wild wild west in society.
As for hotels even pre-pandemic I've always had to pay deposits from high-end hotels to regular chains like Holiday Inns etc. 
Pretty much. 
And thats always been my rule until late last year. I had been in talks with a straight aspiring bodybuilder. When a night was locked in and ready-to-go he asked for a $60 deposit. I NEVER do deposits but considering the time, the anticipation of finally getting with this guy, and my hormones going off I didn't think things through properly. I was hesitant but still moved forward and sent him a $40 deposit. He accepted it, blocked me on all platforms and "disappeared" (I had been following some of his gym buddies on socials so I saw he was still around). 
Lesson learned and I'm never doing deposits again. 
I'm sorry to read what you've been through @Jarrod_Uncut but when it comes to deposits and being scammed I feel both providers and clients deal with risks when it comes to that subject. But I'll assume providers definitely deal with the risks more. I am glad you kicked the POS out. I'm not sure what he was expecting to happen when he arrived.