DON'T DO IT!!!!
I've had two ladies contact me through text this week alone because two separate guys have given my number to contact me for a reference.
I have no problem giving references if I've seen you, but the lady needs to contact me through PM, unless I have personally given her my number. How do I know who it is texting me? How do I know it's really another provider or an SO?
I have a private hobby number for a reason and I should be the only one to give it out. My number is not posted on here and should not be given out. If my number was public or posted on reviews or showcase, that would be different. But my number is PRIVATE. Please show some respect and don't give it out.