This is one of my favorite posts, which is strange because it started off as a post with some errors and misstatements. After posting the story I attempted to make contact with Natalie Dylan. She responded and pointed out that the story had some errors. This was mainly because I used other sources, sources which mostly were taking a side against the whole situation.
I was happy to make the corrections after I got the facts from Natalie. She was so impressed that I actually made a point to correct the story that when I asked if she’d be willing to let me interview her via email she agreed.
So, here is the original story and the corrections to it. This will be a two part post. Later tonight or tomorrow I will share the second part which includes my exclusive interview with Natalie Dylan.
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Corrections To My Story: Virginity Auction – Let the Bidding Begin
As you may have seen in the comments below I had e-mailed Natalie Dylan to ask what the current bidding was up to in the auction, as well as asking if she would be willing to answer a few questions for me.
Natalie responded to me today and pointed out that some of the facts in my story were inaccurate. I apologized and explained how I had used information from various sources, including a newspaper article that gave me the three incorrect facts. I went on to say how I would correct the errors. Rather than just correcting them and leaving the post, I am also reposting the article as new in hopes that those who have read it already might see the corrections.
Natalie has pointed out that she never attempted to have the auction listed on eBay. She also never said that she was expecting the auction to reach $1 million. The thirdd and possibly most important fact I need to correct is that her sister did indeed work at the Bunny Ranch, however she is NOT currently employed there. She did work there two years ago, but only for about three weeks.
Again, I would like to apologize to Natalie, and her sister for the inaccuracies. If I had known those facts were incorrect I certainly would have not included them.
Please stay tuned to this story right here.
Natalie has been gracious enough to agree to an interview with me. In a few days I will be posting my exclusive interview with Natalie Dylan to hopefully help set the record straight.
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Below is my original story.
A 22-year-old Sacramento State graduate who is going by the pseudonym Natalie Dylan for safety purposes is in the process of auctioning off her virginity.
Dylan said, “The main purpose of this is to finance a couple things in my life. I think empowerment of women is picking yourself up and doing something on your own to better yourself.” She is hoping the winning bid will approach $1 million. She already has a degree in Women’s Studies, but wants to continue on to get her master’s degree in Psychology so in the end she can practice Family Psychology.
Dylan has also taken a polygraph test to prove her virginal status, but would be willing to undergo a medical exam if necessary.
She attempted to hold the auction on eBay, but they turned her away since in their long list of terms they specifically say, “There will be no auctioning of the innocent or sacrificing of virgins.” OK, their terms do not really state that, but nonetheless they turned her away.
Enter Dennis Hof’s Bunny Ranch in Carson City, Nevada. Hof told CBS13 out of Sacramento that since eBay rejected the idea of the auction that he will handle the entire process. Part of the reason Hof has gotten involved is because Dylan has a sister who is currently working at his Bunny Ranch to make money to pay off her own school bills.
Hof went on to explain how Dylan will consider a number of factors in her decision. She wants her first time to be a positive experience. So far hundreds of bids have come in to the Bunny Ranch. As of September 11th, 2008 the bidding was in the neighborhood of $250,000. I could not find a more up to date figure, but I am sure it has gone up since.
She does contend that she will not necessarily give up her virginity to the highest bidder because she is also seeking other qualities from her first lover. Dylan said, “I’m looking for intelligence and an overall nice person.”
Hof also explained how part of the reason Dylan needs some financial help is because her step-father used her college status to fraudulently apply for student loans, and then disappeared with the money.
The reaction that people have been reporting is mixed, as can be expected. I think looking back many people would trade their first sexual experience for say half a million to a million dollars. Of course at the age that the majority of people lose their virginity it would be against quite a few laws. For those that might say this will break some laws too, prostitution is legal in most of Nevada.
Wikipedia explanation of the law. . .
Under Nevada state law, any county with a population under 400,000, as of the last decennial census, is allowed to license brothels if it so chooses. As of the most recent census in 2000, only Clark County (which contains Las Vegas) had a population above 400,000. Incorporated towns and cities in counties that allow prostitution may regulate the trade further or prohibit it altogether.
So, as you can see it is technically legal. The only legal question I have is if it is legal for people in other states or countries to be bidding online. Although, I know in eBay’s terms they say all disputes will be settled under the laws of the state where their offices are located. That could be the loophole they are citing. I am sure they checked into all of those regulations though.
For more details and if you happen to want to place a bid you can go to [LINK=http://www.bunnyranch.com]www.bunnyranch.com[/LINK].
Warning: There is adult content at www.bunnyranch.com, and you must be 18 years or older to enter the site.[/SIZE][/B]
