yup
But why insult a gal that will not buy into that system. Or finds it is no longer safe to use references.
Originally Posted by offshoredrilling
I didn't understand what you meant initially lol forgive me but now I think I do know what you're referring to.
I try not to blatantly insult anyone, I'm initially not a fighter but a lover first and foremost. But no, I do not like nor tolerate bully's and I will call someone out when they are being a bully, and especially a hypocrite. I'm not catty, I get a long with several other ladies very well, it's all about respect, and no I will not respect someone who doesn't respect others. And perhaps I was wrong, but it seemed odd that one minute, someone was willing to provide references, then the next minute they're not. I guess I never thought that it was someone feeling the method no longer safe, but rather just that person being catty, which yeah I think is bs. But hey, I could be wrong
I'll weigh in here.
When a provider asks for references, yes its a bit of a pain. Unless you frequent certain providers, its tough to know whom may/may not remember you to provide a reference. I guess that depends on the memory and recordkeeping abilities of the referenced provider.
On the other hand and especially when I hobby while travelling, I actually PREFER when providers screen and require references. It provides a level of comfort to me knowing they are strict with their bookings and thus I have no issue providing them with whatever references they require.
As an aside, I believe some (certainly not all) providers just use the reference requirements as a bit of a "sniff test" to see if you will comply. I'd bet there are some who don't actually even followup on them, but rather just want to gauge if you are willing to provide. I could be wrong about that, its just my sense with some.
At the end of the day, this comes back to my same opinion about people who complain about a provider setting her rates high. This is a supply and demand business. Any provider has the right to screen at whatever level she desires. She has the right to set the rates for her time at whatever level she desires. Who are we to question or hassle her over that? If you don't like it, move on. If her methods of conducting her business are out of line, the supply/demand market will correct that on its own, no need to insult or degrade. Just move along, there are plenty of fish in the sea.
Rant over.
Originally Posted by at002f
Well said!
I have been on here for a while, and aspd before that. I do not hobby on a regular basis, but do reviews when I do.
A few years ago I wanted to see a provider. She asked for a reference. And proof I had seen her. I gave her someone I had seen multiple times.And I said area where she was, and town where she had since moved to. Turns out they hated each other, and started a whole shit storm. With threats and accusations. Who needs all that bullshit???
I understand the desire for references, and lacking has cost me a couple of encounters, but so be it.
It seems that Margeaux is considerate in looking at review count and content. So I have hope yet
Originally Posted by the jeepguy
The cattiness is unfortunate, and unprofessional. I've had a problem with two ladies, and I don't drag the guys into it, I see no point and have no interest in doing so. I've had guys make remarks about so and so, and I may say I agree sure, but I'm not out to purposefully bad mouth anyone. Awhile ago I did warn a few men about a woman I felt was unsafe, and at the time I thought I had the best intentions, not to be catty but to inform men so they could be safe, but in the end realized I was wrong, and apologized to her, and now know that I will leave it up to the men to do their own research and make their own decisions and hopefully they play safe. There are women who I do not know and have never spoken to, though through word of mouth and their reviews and so on, I will not accept them as references, and I feel bad to tell the guys this, but it is what it is. I'm not going to accept a reference from a woman who I feel has questionable to no screening methods and makes dangerous choices whatsoever, it isn't catty, it's just me wanting to feel and stay safe.
This is another reason I enjoy the GWN so.
Since no screening/references is required you avoid all this BS & drama....
Originally Posted by Celso
Wish it were the same here! I could skip a few headaches then