If only there is a verification service that lends you a basic level of credibility. A registry that performs a nominal background check to ensure that you aren't LE. And then you can collect vouches to establish your credentials.I think P411 is a great service, and everything you said is technically true. However, while the service itself is great, how the providers choose to use it can be frustrating. I had a membership for 1 year and managed to see one provider in that time. I went into it thinking exactly as you stated - that it's a great way to get independently verified for a basic level of credibility. However, it's not a guarantee that any of the providers (even those listed as newbie friendly) will still see you even with that basic credibility.
Wouldn't that be great ... Originally Posted by omakase
Except for the single provider who I saw (and she gave me an "ok") near the beginning of my membership, every provider I contacted after that either said the ok wasn't recent enough (more than 2 months out), I didn't have enough oks, or I still needed to provide them with my name, employer's phone number, and a driver's license. I wasn't comfortable giving personal information like that out. At the end of the year, it just wasn't worth my effort/money to renew my membership.
These aren't failings of P411, just the preferences of the providers that use it. It's worth a shot, so give it a try. Just don't think it's going to be your golden ticket to the candy store, because it may not be.
