I thought atxguy laid it out pretty well. I only have to read a few posts to decide whether that person belongs on my ignore list.No, he laid nothing out, but complaints. You said you had solutions. I've yet to hear them. If it has been a while, they may not remember. I don't think that's any great secret, nor do I think jumping through a couple of hoops should cause such consternation. She didn't ask for your firstborn, just something to jog her memory. Is that SUCH a big deal. CK, I don't imagaine you do need them. You plan all the socials; you are something of a known entity. I try to be reasonable when going about this. For instance, when I saw Bugle Boy, I didn't check his references. I've seen him on the board enough times, I know who he is. But, alot of times there is not enough information availabile to me without a reference. But, you're whole statement that there are so many other ways to screen. There really is not.
My experience with references:
Met a girl on BP who is also on here. She told that I really need to get on here to get references. Hmmm... okay never needed them before, but why not. Asked said lady if she would give me a reference if I did. Of course! she responded. Checked out some ladies and decided I would see Paven (still love your simple kind of man cover if you are reading this). Contacted Paven and gave my "reference" and waited and waited.... Finally got a call from my "reference" - uh do I know you? Tell me something that would make me remember you?
Great system!
Originally Posted by cckid2006