I've been getting a lot of e-mails and PM's from men claiming they have no references. I explain that I need at least 2 provider references before I can schedule with them. Never am I snarky or mean about it.
The other day, I received a reply calling me a "bitch". And then today, a man told me that he doesn't feel the need to divulge any such info to me.
I feel that my screening process is non-invasive. It's information that providers put up on the internet themselves on how to contact them. It's true that a small minority of them won't give references, but the number of women who do provide references far outweigh those who don't.
Is it the cold weather that is making people so prickly? Or maybe LE is out in force this month?
Originally Posted by Allie_Kat
I'm getting the same, no references, unwillingness to be vetted otherwise . . . and even the reverse "Oh, I haven't seen very many ladies" - and then they offer four of five references (all whom know him by a made-up first name, so they've never properly vetted him - or probably even bothered to screen him - or he's lying using a common first name and relying on their giving a blanket "okay" . . . either way, they aren't true references) . . .
LE typically strikes when they know they can get the most bang for their buck - January is a perfect time . . . ladies get "hungry" and take chances, make (more) mistakes . . . Over the last several years KCMO and JoCo all put up big numbers in January (ladies and gents both). There are several bondsmen that are members here that can attest to the statistic.
Hang in there and don't let your guard down.
I blame January. I have screened (and failed to pass) more people this month than in the last 3 combined. Including several who completely understand the process, understand the reasons for it, and yet still seem to believe that it applies to everyone but them.
I went into the holiday season expecting it to be slow, NOT expecting it to be full of timewasters. Oh well.
It will get better
Originally Posted by SillyGirl
Yes, it will get better . . . typically January is very slow. Gentlemen seem to be on a short fuse as they may not have the same amount of discretionary funds they are used to having in other months as they make up from over-spending at the holidays.
I too find this time of year also brings out the "holier than thy brother" crowd that feel that they need not be referenced or screened and that we should bow down and thank them for their money whilst bathing their feet . . . Guys that have been around a long time know they can get away with a lot of things when the money is slow and the phone isn't ringing . . . and, it is slow in January, always has been.
Typically, January is also the month that most Escorts are victimized . . . Robberies of ladies are much more common after the holidays and the crime typically goes unreported (something that is counted on, I believe).
Before I joined 411 and was asked for references from someone I didn't know I was not sure if the providers I had seen were cool with me using them in case it was a LE sting.
Originally Posted by ekim008
A perfect example of why you should contact the lady in advance of using her as a reference (or use P411 or other similar service, as you stated).
[...]Moral of the story, if she had not checked me with 411 I was not going through with the meeting. I am very suspicious of any provider who would not require a reference.[...]
Originally Posted by malwoody
I'm falling in love with you . . . If only MORE ladies checked and MORE gentlemen CARED if they do . . . what a wonderful world this would be . . .
I never had a problem with giving references, but I did feel like I was getting yanked around a few times back in the day (only been in the hobby for a year but who's counting). Like one girl who said a reference wasn't responding, but it was because she never contacted her and another saying none responded when my reference told me she had.
Originally Posted by bigryan222
Keep in mind that unless you actually witnessed it, the opposite of what they may have been telling you could have been the truth of it . . . ijs.
Haven't seen anyone so I don't have any references. I absolutely get the reason for them but dumb question here - If i go get verified by p411 will I still need the second verification for the you lovely ladies?
Originally Posted by jococat
Yes. Some ladies will require additional secondary screening as is allowed in the P411 terms of service. Some will not.
Kisses,
- Jackie