This RANT doesn't apply to everyone...so, please bear with me! I don't mean any disrespect to anyone...especially, to the gents that understand and appreciate conscientious providers.
This week has been the last straw for me...it's ridiculous to be questioned and harrassed...for something as simple as asking for screening information!
My ads have always listed my screening requirements, to help expedite the screening process...it's been that way for years! My ads state, "NEWBIES PLEASE READ CAREFULLY," and even with that posted...I'm constantly getting harrassed:
1. You ask way too many questions
2. My information other than my handle and name is none of your business
3. Geez, I've never been asked for this much information by anyone
4. I expected my references would be more than enough, since I've seen them so many times
5. Wow, you must think you're something special, you're not even high dollar
6. Why do I have to tell you how much I weigh? If you don't like fat guys then get out of the business
7. I'm not gonna tell you my nationality...are you racist?
8. What does having facial hair or tats got to do with getting laid?
9. You're gonna lose business by asking so many dumb questions
10. You want my blood type while you're at it
.............................. .on, and on, and on.............................. ....
Apparently, there are MANY providers that nilly willy their screening. And, because of the sheer number of those who do...hobbyists, are beginning to think, that providers who ask for more than a handle and one reference...is asking for *way too much information!*
The reason I require specific information is...to VERIFY the IDENTITY of the hobbyist. I'm going to make damn sure, of who I'm screening...and, what he's supposed to look like...when I open the door.
I'm not sure if anyone remembers when someone *spoofed* handles off ECCIE...but, I do...and, as far as i know, they may still be doing it.
Besides that...if I don't care about my safety and security...shouldn't you, as a hobbyist, be concerned of what you may be walking into?
At the VERY LEAST...PLEASE READ my screening requirements FIRST, so you know what to expect. If you don't take the time to read my requirements...then, why even ask for a date...and give me grief???
From this point on...I refuse to make anymore explanations and apologies...for my screening requirements. You may think it's all easy and simple...but, if you can't even be considerate enough to offer answers, to a few simple questions...you wouldn't make it one day...being a provider!
End of rant!