It looks like the flakiness definitely goes both ways.   I've read similar from other touring/travelling ladies and it's the reason providers sometimes require deposits.

I'm not sure deposits work for most hobbyists, so I personally will only be "touring" cities where I have reasons to be anyway, or genuinely want to visit as a tourist.  

Sorry this happened to you Kyra!!  
xoxoxoxox

I have been in the hobby for almost 5 years now and Madison has to be one of the most hit or miss places in the Midwest.  I will not see clients in the area unless it's for a multi hour date or an extended dinner date. I have heard too many tales from girls of being stood up or canceled on, client after client. One of my big issues with that area is the gentlemen are unable or don't want to give screening info.