Some providers expect you to provide your employment information and/or personal social media accounts.
What bullshit.
Yeah, I get why they ask for that information. They want to make sure you aren't a cop. But at the same time, they should understand why we'd be reluctant to give that information.
When you're committing a crime by doing business with someone, it's understandable you'll want to keep your crime separate from your professional/personal life.
If a provider is that paranoid we'll turn out to be a cop, she's in the wrong line of work. Besides, there's legal risk for the client too. We run the risk that the provider will turn out to be a cop. Yet we manage to minimize said risk without asking for personal social media accounts from the provider (Yeah, I know a lot of providers will share their Instagram or Twitter account under their stage name. But that's different than her personal social media accounts. A provider would never share her personal social media accounts with us)
Speaking of stage names, the vast majority of providers use one. It's pretty hypocritical to demand extremely personal information from a guy you won't even tell your real name to.
Originally Posted by AdventurousMouse
It's definitely a tricky situation. On one hand, providers want to protect themselves from potential legal issues, which makes sense given the risks involved in their line of work. On the other hand, asking for personal employment information or social media accounts can feel invasive and puts clients in a vulnerable position.
It’s understandable that clients want to keep their personal and professional lives separate, especially when engaging in activities that are already somewhat illicit. The expectation of anonymity on both sides is a fundamental part of these transactions, and it's important for both parties to feel secure.
Using stage names does create a double standard; if providers can maintain their privacy, clients should be able to do the same. Open communication about boundaries and privacy can help build trust. It might be worth discussing this issue within the community to find a more balanced approach that respects everyone's need for privacy while still ensuring safety