I've recently had a string of very nervous gents come visit.
One of them, I have even seen more than once.
I've been told things like, there were 'weird' cars outside of my place; that they google map viewed my place beforehand and it looked "questionable" (no idea about this one, as my place is in a very nice neighborhood); that they didn't want to text at all bc they were worried about leaving traces; one even asked about 'how many other people are at my location and how many exits were there (wtf??!1); and things of this nature.
Firstly gents, neither I, nor any provider can control what cars are driving around out in the world.
Secondly, I am now guessing that many more people have probably map viewed my place before our first meet, but to hear that just creeps me out.
Thirdly, if you don't want to "leave any traces" on a phone, please procure a dedicated hobby phone.
I guess my main point is this; there are many ways for you (the punters) to be more assured of us, than the other way around.
We have numerous reviews, sites, some of us have blogs and Twitters we use regularly, and post histories on this board. It is pretty damn easy to be able to tell if we are legit or not and to read about other's experiences with us.
My point is, you have numerous tools at your disposal to arm yourself with the information you need so that you don't feel so nervous.
Whereas, what do we get? Some thin screening and a name on a screen. And we are the ones in the more vulnerable positions, of being women alone with a man she has never met before.
So, just stop for a moment. Breath. Think about it.
If you are that nervous or afraid of taking at least some risks, this probably isn't the hobby for you.
When you are nervous, and weird, and start talking about map stalking our location, guess what? It makes us very nervous.
Just some food for thought and also to maybe help nervous newbs taking their first steps in the hobby to understand things from our perspectives and to adjust their attitude and behavior accordingly.
Just breath. It will be ok and you will get through your first hobby experience just fine and dandy!