Can you explain how this works? The logic, if not the specifics. I don't know the type of screening you do before meeting, but what real world info do you get from screening? Name? Picture?
When I arrive, I'm Papadee to you. What does seeing my DL tell you about Papadee? It does tell you my real name, and any other info you can glean in a quick glance.
This is curiosity and not confrontation. Providers screen differently. I just don't understand how giving a DL at the appt., will help ID a person if he didn't give any RL info beforehand.
Originally Posted by papadee
Sure, here's why I ask for your license:
I can't speak for other providers. When I arrive and see your driver's license, I'm verifying you are the gentleman I screened. I'm looking at your legal name and picture. I don't see anyone on handles, aliases, etc, I need to know who you are and verify who you are. There is no way I know you are papadee so I don't look for any info attached to that handle. Simply put, I'm confirming who you are.
Without a legal name, there isn't a screening method that is safe, I'm simply wasting my time. Website handles, P411 and Date-Check info is easily stolen and shared. Before I had a clue, I had 3 different guys give me the exact same RS2K info, P411 info and handles from 2 different reputable websites. These 3 guys were sharing info.
There are bad guys who prefer to see ladies on website handles or screening site handles, anything that can easily be changed and not identify them as bad guys. Without any real info, I could be seeing someone who has raped, robed, stalked or otherwise hurt or been a danger to providers. These guys get caught and get new accounts on websites or claim to be papadee, who is a great guy. He shows up at my door or I show up at his place and by the time I realize someone stole his handle it's to late. Lots of guys have multiple handles on websites.
Simply put, when I see your driver's license, I'm making sure you are who you say you are.
Whenever you allow aliases to be easily use, your setting yourself up to be hurt...sooner or later. Bad guys LOVE situations where they can be bad and not get caught.
I have a lot to live for and people who depend on me, I don't have time for bad guys
I understand some gentlemen are uncomfortable and that's fine. I don't judge or think of them in a negative way, I respect their comfort zone. I'm upfront with what I do with your info...screen you then delete and destroy all info. I keep no records.