Thanks for all of the feedback. I can not disagree with a lot of the reasoning here.
I find it's always helpful to try & "put the shoe on the other foot."
For the men who have Vouches & okay's, I can't disagree with you.
That should very well be enough to screen for. And a provider asking for MORE above & beyond your vouches seems not only ridiculous, but yes, highly suspicious.
I have typically always accepted 2 Vouches, as long as they both returned "thumbs up"- without any real world info. I can see now that to ask for more is a big no-no.
It still leaves me in a position though, to ask for screening info from noobs, or guide them to P411.
This has also additionally led me on a search with them (P411) through the policies, just to reinforce my sense of trust, on exactly their methods & procedures are for "when stuff goes south."
As I well should be, as I am handing them my trust (if/when) with my safety for them to ACTUALLY screen.
(A hobbyist can go bad at any time, let us not forget, as can any provider.... It happens, sadly.)
I really do appreciate you guys taking the time & effort to post; and opening up (somewhat lol) and letting me get a peek inside your heads when you go through this process or witness the worst happening to others. For letting me know some of the issues & feelings that are at hand, as it helps me to be a better provider to be mindful & to "truly know my clients situation."
I think discussions like this are actually what make the differences in issues & add to a more common understanding.
Thank-you, gents.