So today a recent reviewed provider tells me she is going to see a "buddy" of mine from here; dropped eccie name saying was his friend.
I have brought up this issue before and it peeves me to no end!
First, unless I've met a fellow hobbyist in person, or another hobbyist is personally known by and can be vouched for by "my friends", then I didn't give any credibility.
Two, anyone who does get a "voucher", will have been given a code word known by me and the provider only. No code= Full of shit!
Just thought this an interesting topic especially given sensitive nature of the nature of site.
An unsuspecting provider can have a really bad day if she gets caught up in "name dropping" with no support basis.
Thoughts and feelings?