Syd99 gets a mention in the Sydney Morning Herald!

[tpol]

Maybe we should close the forum and only allow the current registered users access. I. E no public viewing

[aussiegaigin]

I highly doubt any unlicensed shops advertise here as it would be and open and shut case for authorities.

Refer to post #21 below.

[Punter Poontang]

I have a high regard for journalists, for their hard work, for ever reducing pay

I have zero regard for their ever reducing intelligence and integrity, and don't buy hard work for a second now that "research" mostly involves copying & pasting what some mong posted on Facebook or Twitter, deeming that newsworthy and ramming it down our throats.

Journo's are just one rung higher than real estate agents and used car salesman on the scumbag food chain .... it's all about sensationalism and getting that extra web traffic these days, so unfortunately by posting the link here all we are doing is endorsing such poor journalistic standards with every additional click.

[heatseeker]

Punter Poontang, as you know I am a gentleman, and my weakness is that I see the good in all ; )

However, I agree with you that journalism has become much more lazy and mindless

Each time a media outline puts out "brain numbing, intelligence dumbing" stories including the Kardashian family; every time they pay for paparazzi to hound famous people irresponsibly' or everytime journalists fail to bring the current government to account, journalism fails us all

In the last few years, we have seen newspapers swallow the spin that they are fed by the politicians

Good bye accurate and critical reporting of the government. Hello personality politics.

Most journalists and newsreporters wouldnt know GDP, gross domestic product, from GST. And it shows

It is widely reported that newspaper business is going under. News Corp recently reported that its newspaper division is floundering

It is a genuine worry that newspaper and online editors think they can just copy and paste from overseas reports, and everyone will be happy

The analogy is local Australia TV drama content. Australians actually like local Australian drama !

Journalists also have a responsibility to go out and find new local stories, and not simply rely on copy and pasting from overseas for the bulk of their publications, which seems to be current practice

If I want dodgy, intelligence compromising crap news from the USA, I just have to use the internet ; )

[PhoBot]

I'd say all the article has achieved is a readership boost to the review sites, and maybe encouraged a few guys who didn't realise there are so many knock shops in their area to go out for a punt.

[wilisno]

I'd say all the article has achieved is a readership boost to the review sites, and maybe encouraged a few guys who didn't realise there are so many knock shops in their area to go out for a punt.

Maybe Chris Seage's activities are partly funded by the sex industry ? The licensed ones at least !

[heatseeker]

Couldnt agree more PhoBot

This is the actual front page headline for todays Sun Herald
"Brothel Boom. The leafy lower north shore is the new red-light capital of Sydney"

Then it goes on to mention the internet forum sites by name

Children and teenagers everywhere have today been given front page publicity which websites to visit to learn about the pleasure industry

Not so sure thats a good thing. Good one Mr Journalist

[heatseeker]

Good one wilisno
Im sure the journalist isnt funded by the Institute of Common Sense, thats for sure

[heatseeker]

Sydney is certainly sexy, CrazyMonkey.

We are blessed to be in a city of plenty

Sex sells, and underpins tourism.

No shortage of guys from Brisbane and elsewhere ask me when they can come down to visit our lovely state

They want to visit legitimate businesses, who will provide them with a quality service

The industry will continue to flourish while it continues to offer a great business service

[heatseeker]

True story, I have a friend from Thailand, who is allowed to work <20 hours a week to fund her study

She studies in Sydney, and pays our country more than $3000 for an education

She works at a purely massage Thai business, and although I never go to visit her at work (embarrassing for both of us), I have experienced Thai massage before, and it is a legitimate and amazing form of massage

I am upset that this journalist at the Sun Herald disparages a possible legitimate business (Thai Massage), for the sake of creating a headline, and selling a few more newspapers, and creating public alarm (schoolchildren photographed walking past a Thai massage business)

[pro_seeker]

I suspect that the article was planted by the owners of the review websites to drive traffic and boost membership numbers!! :P

[heatseeker]

By the way Sun Herald, the second of your three front cover major headlines for today is:

"Mark Latham. Why I love The Bachelor"

Maybe journalism is headed for the dogs after all

[B-man]

I have to say compared to 10 years ago there was no where near the amount of massage places there are today.

I wasn't punting 10 years ago so maybe I am wrong but I see alot more now. The cheap influx of students and cheap labour and easy work for girls has changed the scene in Australia.

Am I right? Your thoughts?

[wilisno]

Give me some quality local news, something inspiring or informative, and then its a different story

Sounds like Syd99 !

[heatseeker]

Touche, wilisno, touche

You are EXACTLY right

Far far far more investigative reporters on here than the Sydney Morning Herald and Daily Telegraph put together, and that is the absolute tragic truth

You win the Walkey Award for 2013

[Punter Poontang]

Having said that, there has been a massive proliferation of shops in recent years, and the market can't possibly sustain this. So, over the next year or two, there will be a natural market correction with quite a few closing down from natural attrition.

Or perhaps it indicates the demand is there and councils should just realise that and make the licensing process easier.

Better to keep the industry well-regulated and above board than over-react to sensationalist garbage like this article.

[heatseeker]

Punter Poontang

The demand is there, and its growing too, including with our interstate friends who want to visit Sydney for the 'night life'

I read recently that Asian tourists, when they come to Australia dont just want to see the cuddly koala, or go to the Outback, but they want to also stay in comfortable surroundings and receive hospitable service

May I suggest a better use for the new James Packer, Barangaroo casino building ? ; )

[PhoBot]

Oh, and another thing

True story, I have a friend from Thailand, who is allowed to work <20 hours a week to fund her study

She studies in Sydney, and pays our country more than $3000 for an education

She works at a purely massage Thai business, and although I never go to visit her at work (embarrassing for both of us), I have experienced Thai massage before, and it is a legitimate and amazing form of massage

I am upset that this journalist disparages a possible legitimate business (Thai Massage), for the sake of creating a headline, and selling a few more newspapers, and creating public alarm (schoolchildren photographed walking past a Thai massage business)

So a second backhander to the journalist, for disparaging photo of a legitimate business

My thoughts exactly. If it turns out that Thai place in the photo is legit, they would have a strong case for defamation.
Remember what happened to ACA showing footage of non OMCG motorcycle riders in a OMCG story.. million$

[heatseeker]

PhoBot, you are totally correct

Perhaps if anyone here is a customer of this legitimate business, they can inform the business that there is may be a case to sue for defamation

The money obtained would fund an extension to the place, so more people can be given useful employment

After all, the photo is directly above the statement "Illegal brothels operating in Crows Nest"

Maybe we should call one of our lawyer friends

[wilisno]

Coincidentally, the newest member of Syd99 as of now is called Herald ! Hope he's not from the beloved newspaper !

Hi ! Welcome to Syd99 !