Could you supply some documented information on this situation? What exactly is taking place at most of the hundres of Asian spas throughout the city and particularly those in Chinatown?
I have seen some asian SPsat Western Union, sending their cash home to family. Others return home for lengthy vacations at least once a year. Free to come and go as they please. I have gone out with some MPAs after work, some have prevuiously owned businesses, have investments, or long term goals and dreams. Some of the women have previously worked as independent SPs in Asia and as their earning power declines there, come to Canada to make what to them is a comfortable income. We probably shouldn't even tell you about the spa where you can get a massage for $25, lest you have a stroke, and not the happy kind.
They would be most unhappy if everyone boycotted them as you do and took away their opportunity at an income.
Having said that, there may be illegal spas where the girls are forced to perform services against their will. That is illegal and morally reprehensible. If you have any accurate information, that should be shared also, to ensure they are avoided or reported as such.
At the prices quoted in this thread, I fail to see where the indignation regarding the Asian spas is coming from. They are charging $40 door fee, plus $20 per increment after that. Which sounds quite similar to Muse as per Sukdeep:
Technically, I *think* you can ask for "basic" at most spas, which would just be the door fee. However, this means that the MPA is probably not getting anything and she will NOT be happy.
Never let an unhappy woman touch your penis.
p.s. I think your prices are high Splinter, or you're a great tipper.
The top option at Muse is $80, so it would be all-in $120. At the SRM or Utopia, a BS is $40 + $100.
But, nothing wrong with tipping extra.