Island, the simple truth with the LS is that most couples aren't interested in sm's. Yet most of the profiles on any site are sm's. Your thoughts have been expressed by others within the forums many times before.
First the reality is that an sm is indeed a guest of the couple. Guests should be treated well and should also at the same time behave accordingly. Sadly the bulk of sm's are not gentlemen in the least. It is a crowded playing field that has jaded most couples. Many who do play with sm's aren't overly chatty and govern things like an assembly line because of these factors. If you are a gentleman who writes well structured messages you will do well attracting the attention that you are looking for. Also, do the same with your pictures as much as you can.
Fake and deceptive profiles are a reality across the internet and the LS. There really doesn't seem to a cure anywhere on the horizon. We often like to vid chat before meeting to see that people who they project themselves to be. It can be frustrating and it can also be very amusing at times.
The difficulty with a vetting system is that there are a variety of opinions out there. Also, the same fakes and flakes that drive you crazy would have no problem undercutting someone who was legitimate that they ghosted on or catfished. The certification system on SLS helps to serve that purpose in recognizing who is most likely legitimate.
It would be nice if everyone showed mutual respect. That's just not happening probably any century too soon. Just be sure to do your best in presenting yourself well and when people know you are legitimate the good ones will respond in kind.
