Short Notice or scheduled appointments in need of everyones feedback!!!

I now understand screening has to be done on someone you have not seen but can anyone tell me how long the average screening takes. Also does all the ladies reply back quickly like you would to a screening request? Originally Posted by Austins1hobby

I believe part of your responsibility as a Hobbiest, is to have solid references. Especially if you're someone who tends to book last minute.. Never assume, just because you book and have a successful session with a Provider, that she is willing to be a reference for you. Know it before you offer her name to vouch for you. There are several high profile, popular Providers on this site, that have a no reference policy. Often the Hobbiest has no idea, until they want that reference to book with another Provider.

Most Ladies will return a reference request the same day. Then there are those who cock block and don't return a request for a solid week if at all. Finally, a handful of Ladies, like myself, who will return a request often within an hour of receiving a reference request. We run our business like professionals, and have a great working relationship with each other.

So, again, to eliminate the endless waiting for screening, have solid references, you know will vouch for you in a timely manor.

I now understand screening has to be done on someone you have not seen but can anyone tell me how long the average screening takes. Also does all the ladies reply back quickly like you would to a screening request? Originally Posted by Austins1hobby

Depends on what kinda of info for screening you share...the less you give the harder to screen and for the love of all things bacon...when you call a lady dont say oh yea tell her its Bob...yup not like she hasnt seen 100 Bobs...

[QUOTE=Mia Christine;1054930566]

I believe part of your responsibility as a Hobbiest, is to have solid references. Especially if you're someone who tends to book last minute.. Never assume, just because you book and have a successful session with a Provider, that she is willing to be a reference for you. Know it before you offer her name to vouch for you. There are several high profile, popular Providers on this site, that have a no reference policy. Often the Hobbiest has no idea, until they want that reference to book with another Provider. Originally Posted by Mia Christine

For the record if you have seen me and I havent told you not to you can always use me as a ref

Most Ladies will return a reference request the same day. Then there are those who cock block and don't return a request for a solid week if at all. Finally, a handful of Ladies, like myself, who will return a request often within an hour of receiving a reference request. We run our business like professionals, and have a great working relationship with each other. Originally Posted by Mia Christine

Originally Posted by Mia Christine

I love when other ladies are fast about it ...9/10 times I will get a ref back to you in less in 30 minutes

I believe part of your responsibility as a Hobbiest, is to have solid references. Especially if you're someone who tends to book last minute.. Never assume, just because you book and have a successful session with a Provider, that she is willing to be a reference for you. Know it before you offer her name to vouch for you.
Most Ladies will return a reference request the same day. Then there are those who cock block and don't return a request for a solid week if at all. Finally, a handful of Ladies, like myself, who will return a request often within an hour of receiving a reference request. We run our business like professionals, and have a great working relationship with each other.

So, again, to eliminate the endless waiting for screening, have solid references, you know will vouch for you in a timely manor. Originally Posted by Mia Christine

Well I am not the type to say " by the way thanks for the good session and can I use you as a reference" I never have done that ever. I figure If my reviews and post are not enough for the screening then It's enough for someone and just maybe that next someone would be a well known provider that can give you the reference.

This kinda goes back to instant explosion. I maybe over stepping my bounds and I may take a lot of heat for saying this but I believe providers should look at reviews or at least what they can see just to see first if they offer what the hobbyist likes and secondly to see what they maybe used to spending. And then maybe make your reference call, pm, or text off that information.

I absolutely hate telling one provider to call so and so for a reference. To me that makes the mood go away and becomes a strictly business type environment and me personally although I know it has a business transaction it does not have to feel like one. but thanks for the insight I would like to know more if anyone else would like to add anything.

So, again, to eliminate the endless waiting for screening, have solid references, you know will vouch for you in a timely manor. Originally Posted by Mia Christine

I'm a little confused by this statement since I'm kind of new. So I have to make sure that if I want to see a provider then she has to be able to contact other providers I have had dealings with in the past? I'm sorry but that just seems like a recipe for failure if you have to wait on the next provider for input.

Is researching my reviews/posts/and profile not enough?

Well I am not the type to say " by the way thanks for the good session and can I use you as a reference" I never have done that ever. I figure If my reviews and post are not enough for the screening then It's enough for someone and just maybe that next someone would be a well known provider that can give you the reference.

That's a very interesting point of view coming from a Hobbiest who has a recent review titled, "Nice Customer Service", and a year ago "Unprofessional". I absolutely take reviews written under consideration, as most of the Ladies do. But it's often only one component in the screening process. Especially if they are written about Ladies I know well. The issue I have with a screening process based on reviews alone is;

1. I don't have access to ROS. So I only have access to the minimal facts about a session.
2. A review is written about your expierence, from your point of view, as it should be. It doesn't take into account the Providers expierence with you. Were you on time, were there any issues with hygiene, donation, would you be welcome back for an additional appointment.

When someone is about to leave my sessions, I always thank them for scheduling with me, let them know to expect my reservation link, and that I would be pleased to provide a reference for them. I know not all Ladies do this, and it may be one of the differences between a FBSM and a Full Service session, but it's worked for me, and so far for my clients. It doesn't take anything away from our time together.

This kinda goes back to instant explosion. I maybe over stepping my bounds and I may take a lot of heat for saying this but I believe providers should look at reviews or at least what they can see just to see first if they offer what the hobbyist likes and secondly to see what they maybe used to spending. And then maybe make your reference call, pm, or text off that information.

We do! I can't speak for everyone, but current reviews are important. There are also many, many Hobbiest who are lurkers. They see Providers frequently, but just never write about their experiences, so that information would not be available for screening , unless provided by the Hobbiest.

I absolutely hate telling one provider to call so and so for a reference. To me that makes the mood go away and becomes a strictly business type environment and me personally although I know it has a business transaction it does not have to feel like one. but thanks for the insight I would like to know more if anyone else would like to add anything.

Honestly, the only way around this issue I would think, is a P411 account. We can leave our thumbs up, and no other Provider needs to know that you've scheduled with someone else. It might also negate the feeling you might have of a session feeling like a business transaction. This is really a great topic!

Again, I can only speak for myself, screening does take your reviews, posts, and profile into account. We do not have access to ROS, only the very basics of a review, which again, is written from only your point of view, as they should be. There is no place for a Provider to have input on your timeliness, hygiene, if you were a gentleman BCD, and if she would see you again.

I can't tell you how many times I have checked references, only to find out that someone with 30+ reviews has not conducted himself in a respectful manor, or there's an outstanding issue with a donation, or he's constantly 35 minutes late, or NCNS weekly, or he wrote a positive review, but frightened the crap out of the Provider.

Just be sure to be on the same page when the session is over. I feel terrible when a Hobbiest is blindsided. It's not productive for anyone. To be honest, it can fail, no system is absolute, but I will bend over backwards to screen someone, and to ensure my client and my own safety.

I'm a little confused by this statement since I'm kind of new. So I have to make sure that if I want to see a provider then she has to be able to contact other providers I have had dealings with in the past? I'm sorry but that just seems like a recipe for failure if you have to wait on the next provider for input.

Is researching my reviews/posts/and profile not enough? Originally Posted by Luv2ball

^^^^ Thank you for this input Mia! You clarified some of the misunderstandings I had about screening. P411 here I come!

Yes you do! I barely hit the submit button, and ding!
You answer! Rock Star as always Vicky!

I love when other ladies are fast about it ...9/10 times I will get a ref back to you in less in 30 minutes

[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/I][/B] [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/I][/B] Originally Posted by VictoriaLyn

Yes you do! I barely hit the submit button, and ding!
You answer! Rock Star as always Vicky!
Originally Posted by Mia Christine

Not to put other providers on blast but that type of info is great to know from a hobbyist stand point. Who returns reference request in a timely manner may help us figure out who we will see.

I know I contact Vicki and Mia on a regular basis for reference help and they both return my text or private message very quickly. Both are great ladies who I know I can trust.

Didn't know that at all. But maybe that particular provider is the one that does exactly what they want. Maybe they feel or felt secure with that one person ijs. How is a hobbyist to know a certain provider will get them blacklisted in the future? Originally Posted by Austins1hobby

Exactly im not going to full on tell u who not to use because then u will just not mention u have seen her.

Im talking more about a few horribly trashy and scary providers lol.

Exactly im not going to full on tell u who not to use because then u will just not mention u have seen her.

Im talking more about a few horribly trashy and scary providers lol. Originally Posted by NikkiWhite

I see. Well your newbie would not know he just saw one if it's not known and I don't think anyone would want to knowingly see someone that could get them blacklisted from seeing others in the future.

Exactly im not going to full on tell u who not to use because then u will just not mention u have seen her.

Im talking more about a few horribly trashy and scary providers lol. Originally Posted by NikkiWhite

I agree with you girl.

I allow short notice as long as its not 5 minutes before and you are already screened