There's a distinction here which isn't really being made. PM's between customers and PM's between Friends.
For some there is no distinction, they're all customers. That's fine - it's how it is for some. Maybe you conduct small talk via PM's with those customers - who knows. This seems to also be the context (in my humble opinion) of the original question!
But how do I feel about PM's? Exactly as the name of it implies -
personal messages.
Personal conversations are the type which should not be taking place in public, not interspersed with conversations about boobs, ass, pussy and other crap - or in-between the relatively mindless chit-chat that goes on.
That's how I feel about PM's and also how I use PM's. I talk in public and join in the chit chat that goes on without an issue. But we also converse on highly personal stuff as well. I don't demand attention, I don't get angry if there's no response, and I leave when it's a show. Indeed, if I am not talking in public or private message, they'll ask where I am and if I am okay. So our conversations are
definitely two way.
I've never paid for PM's. I have it for several models but I don't abuse it. Example - I've been able to PM Crazysysy since her account was created, but only once as an offline thank you. The reason is simple, I don't know Mary and therefore we have nothing
personal to discuss. At that point the only reason to PM her would be if I wanted to take her private - showing I am a
customer in that circumstance and treating it as a customer should. Regarding a transaction
Just my opinions on the matter.