ONLY guys with zero references had to provide real info to these sites, but on RS2K you have to up that info no matter what, which is why I declined.

Instead of looking for someone with 50 "OK's you're better off with RS2K where only one individual is there for you to share your identity with , where your number is important being the same as you register with , and the site has earned its reputation for security. I feel much safer knowing my verification is coming from my town and not somewhere in another country where laws differ. In my opinion , it is the most professional I've witnessed .

Angela

I've never shown my DL and I've seen more than 60 providers so I wouldn't say it's a common practice. More correctly, some providers do require a DL but if I was ever asked to show mine after she had let me in the door, I'd walk out. I don't know who you are and you don't need to know who I am although I can see why you'd want such information. Problem is, there are unscrupulous providers who do nefarious things with DL info and knowing who's honest and who's a potential blackmailer is pretty much impossible the first time you're meeting someone.

So Olivia, all I can say is that if you want to see my DL to prove I'm really who I say I am, I want to see your DL to prove you're really who you say you are. How do I know you're not LE if we've never met before? There aren't only shady guys but also shady ladies who B & S. In reality, I know you're not shady based on your reputation and you should know I'm not shady based on mine. That's why we research each other ahead of time. Demanding a DL means you don't trust the guy which implies you didn't research him very well as in calling his references and maybe even other providers he's seen who he didn't give as references.

OK, the point of all this wasn't to be argumentative, I'm just pointing out why guys like me won't show their DL's and avoid providers who insist on seeing a DL. What makes you feel safe makes us feel unsafe so it's a fine balancing act between each of our comfort levels before a meeting actually takes place. IMO, asking to see my DL means you don't trust me and that would definitely ruin the mood for me. I'd never see a provider who doesn't trust me, it's not worth my time nor my money. If a provider isn't comfortable with me, I don't pursue the appt and request that screening be terminated. End of story. No worries, I won't ask to see you

I also joined ca. 2003 and was never asked for a copy of my DL.  I've never had any problems with RS2K, but I wonder if they revised their verification methods for new members or perhaps they just need an extra source of personal info for certain applicants