The hobby needs to be safe for everyone to function properly and be enjoyed by all. Thus. Everyone has their safety measures in place - and rightfully so! Each should respect everyone's right to hobby safe and said measures. And then make the best decisions they can to hobby safely and have fun.
Many many many folks have pulled the rip cord numerous times and respectfully declined an appointment as they drove to a place that felt unsafe going on a date. And many many many have had numerous requests for a date denied because they didn't have a good gut feeling about the date or references failed to check out in time. The list goes on.
Respectfully, we all should appreciate where the others (both sides) are coming from if their 411 is truthful. These boards are designed to share information that people feel are necessary to help others hobby safe. And for the most part it functions well in that area (again, truth be told). This is not the first thread of its kind by any stretch, nor will it be the last.
And my selfish unavoidable plea because I love this hobby: Just be smart out there so the gig keeps on keepin' on