Well, I figured there would be consequences and they just landed.
I scheduled an appointment earlier today with a provider - about 12 hours ago.
She pushed back our appointment once or twice, no problem.
Then, 30 minutes before we were to meet - she calls me and says "oh you are gregster. You did a review on a friend of mine that " (I'll edit out the comments).
So, instead of so much, she said it would be double for her to see me!! Well, just about double. I told her I thought that was not fair, and offered to agree to a no review policy if she had concerns. Then she got rude and then she she hung up on me.
Now, I don't mind a provider choosing to see who they like. This is, on the one hand, a business, but on the other, its personal. I would never want a provider to do anything they were not comfortable with.
However, that said, if you are going to screen, screen BEFORE confirming the appointment. BEFORE I've waited all day to see you.
So, I guess I'm blacklisted in certain circles. I guess you are bound to make enemies in this world if you have principles and you stick by them. I stand by my reviews. They were not mean nor "slamming" anyone. They were my honest opinion. And I'm sticking to them regardless.
If you don't want to see me, that's fine. I"m a guy - I may never understand being pregnant but I'll understand being turned down better than any woman.
So, now its late. And I'm in no mood. I'm taking my $300 to where its appreciated - I'm going to a casino!
To the rest of the providers out there now- and those yet to come, I look forward to meeting you. I promise to treat you with respect. I promise to keep my promises. I promise to give you a chance to address any concerns I have before writing a review, or to not write a review if you request up front. In short, I promise to treat you all the right way, because its the right thing to do.
(PS - I'm not naming names and I'd like no speculation here. Don't PM me, I won't tell. I"m not looking to start another fight nor name names. Its already an unfortunate enough situation)