I know it is a social media site but I am curious to know how many providers and gents use this site to actually connect with others to schedule a session

Met a couple of gentlemen who were looking for professional submissive services there. I have also had a few who have provided me with the info to look them up on fet life as part of screening.  

if this site came in handy and I guess it does.

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It is used for that reason all of the time. The social media connects are just a way for everyone to get a feel of your personality. Fetlife is a cool site... Check it out some day.

It's just my opinion, but when I was visiting fetlife last year I got the distinct impression they looked down (actually ridiculed) anyone who wasn't as totally into it as they were

When I see an ad, perhaps on backpage, for a domme I often go to Fetlife to see if they are a member and how they describe themselves and I am able to obtain a better understanding of their interests.  And if they are really into bdsm, etc.

I do use it more for personal, but it has happened.

So its useful in that respect as many there include links to their prodomme personal websites

Fetlife may or may not work depending on what your specialty is.  There are forums for pro-dommes, but i don't know that there are any other forums for pros with the intent of looking for clients.  

Most recently--in the past 10 years--"lifestyle" BDSMers looked down on prodommes, even though the prodommes were not only better looking but infinitely more skilled. It was not always so. From the 70's to the 90's there was an easy interaction between lifestyle and professional, that has gone away.

I have been a member of fetlife for three years now. I do not present myself as a provider. BDSM is exploited in the hobby for monetary gain. True BDSM has nothing to do with money. There shouldn't even be any money involved ever. How long have you been on fetlife?