This is a question I’m genuinely curious about because I want to hear the community’s thoughts. Eros has been a daily part of my life—I check it pretty much every day. It keeps me updated on certain providers while also helping me stay ahead of the latest tricks scammers are using to target clients like myself. For a long time, it’s been my go-to directory. However, I’ve noticed a few changes on the site recently, and honestly, they’re not for the better.
The first major change I noticed is that X (formerly Twitter) is no longer included as a link on providers’ ads. At first, I thought it was just a system error, but weeks have gone by, and the change seems to be permanent. This hurts both providers and clients. X was a crucial tool clients used for verifying providers, and with that gone, researching has become much harder. Providers are trying to adjust by linking other social media platforms, like Instagram and Snapchat, more frequently. I even saw a provider using Tumblr, which is wild to me.
The next big change is the noticeable drop in providers using the directory. Initially, I didn’t think much of it, as these things can be seasonal—summer is often slower for directories. But after seeing a social media post, I realized my suspicions were correct: providers are leaving Eros in 2024.
Providers have been vocal about their frustrations with Eros, claiming it’s no longer what it once was. They’ve mentioned several issues, including stricter rules on the types of photos they can post and restrictions on which social media links they can include in their ads. Then there’s the cost: as @ellesutton pointed out, the price of an ad—$400 or more—isn’t yielding results. If providers were able to recoup their ad spend with bookings, it might not be an issue, but that’s just not happening.
On top of that, there are problems with fake profiles, threats of being banned, and inconsistent customer service. It’s no wonder providers are flocking to other directories. As great as Eros was in its prime, it seems to have fallen far from its early days as the go-to directory for providers.
As clients, it’s disappointing to see Eros declining, but we have to adapt with the times. Providers are moving to other platforms, and it’s our responsibility to follow them. Right now, it seems like the top alternative is TrystLink. I don’t know much about it yet, but honestly, that doesn’t matter. Wherever providers go, we have no choice but to follow. At the end of the day, it’s our job as clients to keep up with where the industry shifts.
The first major change I noticed is that X (formerly Twitter) is no longer included as a link on providers’ ads. At first, I thought it was just a system error, but weeks have gone by, and the change seems to be permanent. This hurts both providers and clients. X was a crucial tool clients used for verifying providers, and with that gone, researching has become much harder. Providers are trying to adjust by linking other social media platforms, like Instagram and Snapchat, more frequently. I even saw a provider using Tumblr, which is wild to me.
The next big change is the noticeable drop in providers using the directory. Initially, I didn’t think much of it, as these things can be seasonal—summer is often slower for directories. But after seeing a social media post, I realized my suspicions were correct: providers are leaving Eros in 2024.
Providers have been vocal about their frustrations with Eros, claiming it’s no longer what it once was. They’ve mentioned several issues, including stricter rules on the types of photos they can post and restrictions on which social media links they can include in their ads. Then there’s the cost: as @ellesutton pointed out, the price of an ad—$400 or more—isn’t yielding results. If providers were able to recoup their ad spend with bookings, it might not be an issue, but that’s just not happening.
On top of that, there are problems with fake profiles, threats of being banned, and inconsistent customer service. It’s no wonder providers are flocking to other directories. As great as Eros was in its prime, it seems to have fallen far from its early days as the go-to directory for providers.
As clients, it’s disappointing to see Eros declining, but we have to adapt with the times. Providers are moving to other platforms, and it’s our responsibility to follow them. Right now, it seems like the top alternative is TrystLink. I don’t know much about it yet, but honestly, that doesn’t matter. Wherever providers go, we have no choice but to follow. At the end of the day, it’s our job as clients to keep up with where the industry shifts.
