Re: DRE: CTS community mail

  • From: Nicholas Robertson-Muir <nicmuir@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2015 15:55:25 +0200

Where's our stream archive?
On 24 Feb 2015 15:51, "Ilitirit Sama" <ilitirit@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Interestingly enough, that's part of the theoretical app's capabilities :p
>
> In the words of my mate's wonderfully wise dad "The first thing I do when
> I land in a new city is look for a f*ck".
>
> To facilitate these types of requests, the masseur will be logged into the
> client app with GPS enabled (they can disable this, of course).  The
> customer logs in and requests all professionals within a 10km radius.  Done.
>
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 24, 2015 at 3:45 PM, Di Lhong <geosaurus8@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> It's not like we can track (masseurs) like the car route for uber cabs
>> lolz.
>>
>> On Tue, Feb 24, 2015 at 3:39 PM, Ilitirit Sama <ilitirit@xxxxxxxxx>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> That would be between the customer and the professional.  Your business
>>> makes money by either facilitating the transaction, and/or hosting
>>> profiles.  A Yellow Pages of sorts.  Anything beyond that is out of your
>>> hands.
>>>
>>> On Tue, Feb 24, 2015 at 3:29 PM, Donaldson, Alasdair <
>>> alasdair.donaldson@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>>>  I can see how this would work, but one of the important things with
>>>> Uber – and with how this one would work – is that the total amount charged
>>>> is known beforehand and that no cash needs to exchange hands.
>>>>
>>>> This means that the ‘fragrant oils’ and whatnot need to be understood
>>>> clearly by both parties – and the costs thereof. If you are offering a
>>>> venue, or even aid in setting the people up through your app, you cannot
>>>> claim ignorance over what they’re actually doing. If you do go that route,
>>>> then the people using your app (and I mean the masseurs) are committing
>>>> fraud by promising one thing (pine fresh oil) and delivering another (happy
>>>> ending). That is still a problem for you.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> *From:* cpt-fgc-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:
>>>> cpt-fgc-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *Ilitirit Sama
>>>> *Sent:* 24 February 2015 1:57 PM
>>>> *To:* cpt-fgc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> *Subject:* Re: DRE: CTS community mail
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Aah... but that's where the other part of the conversation comes in :P
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Two of the big problems with brothels are:
>>>>
>>>> 1.  They are illegal
>>>>
>>>> 2.  The business owner has a lot of overhead that aren't directly
>>>> related to the product (eg. premises, security etc).
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> So, we cut out the risk and overheads by providing a platform where
>>>> professionals (let's say "masseurs") can sign up.  Your app brings back a
>>>> list of these professionals, and you book an appointment with them.  On
>>>> their profiles, there's an indicator that says "Entertains personal
>>>> requests *nudge nudge wink wink*".  When the customer clicks on this, it
>>>> opens a chat session and he asks if they are willing to wear a nurse
>>>> outfits, use environmentally friendly oils etc.  The app doesn't save the
>>>> chat session unless the professional reports it (eg. as a record of
>>>> harassment - can be exploited though).
>>>>
>>>> So now, whatever the client and professional do is between them and you
>>>> don't have to worry about providing a premises to accommodate their clearly
>>>> legal arrangement.  Oh and of course you can rate the service - just like
>>>> Uber.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Also, regarding the credit cards.  Just do what The Grand does in JHB.
>>>> Depending on which CC machine you use at the premises, it will generate a
>>>> different company name - but never The Grand.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, Feb 24, 2015 at 1:20 PM, Donaldson, Alasdair <
>>>> alasdair.donaldson@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I dunno how the law works here, so no idea if this would be possible.
>>>> Isn’t prostitution illegal in SA?
>>>>
>>>> If people could put through the ratings anonymously, you’re back to
>>>> same problem of not being able to trust it. While it would be a great idea
>>>> – especially for keeping people from stealing the prostitutes money or
>>>> failing to pay her. Who is going to register their credit card details with
>>>> an organisation that skirts the law so closely though?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>   ------------------------------
>>>> The information in this e-mail is confidential and may be legally
>>>> privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee. Access to this e-mail
>>>> by anyone else is unauthorized. If you have received this communication in
>>>> error, please address with the subject heading "Received in error," send to
>>>> the original sender, then delete the e-mail and destroy any copies of it.
>>>> If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying,
>>>> distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it,
>>>> is prohibited and may be unlawful. Any opinions or advice contained in this
>>>> e-mail are subject to the terms and conditions expressed in the governing
>>>> KPMG client engagement letter. Opinions, conclusions and other information
>>>> in this e-mail and any attachments that do not relate to the official
>>>> business of the firm are neither given nor endorsed by it.
>>>>
>>>> KPMG cannot guarantee that e-mail communications are secure or
>>>> error-free, as information could be intercepted, corrupted, amended, lost,
>>>> destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses.
>>>>
>>>> This email is being sent out by KPMG International Cooperative ("KPMG
>>>> International") on behalf of the local KPMG member firm providing services
>>>> to you. KPMG International Cooperative ("KPMG International") is a Swiss
>>>> entity that serves as a coordinating entity for a network of independent
>>>> firms operating under the KPMG name. KPMG International provides no
>>>> services to clients. Each member firm of KPMG International is a legally
>>>> distinct and separate entity and each describes itself as such. Information
>>>> about the structure and jurisdiction of your local KPMG member firm can be
>>>> obtained from your KPMG representative.
>>>>
>>>> This footnote also confirms that this e-mail message has been swept by
>>>> AntiVirus software.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>

Other related posts:

  1. Home
  2. cpt-fgc
  3. Archive
  4. 02-2015