Don't know if this topic has ever been discussed, but here goes.

What about a discussion board for newbie providers, whereby they can post questions and concerns and receive input that will help enlighten them to hobbiest's needs and expectations and receive invaluable insight from experienced providers. Why learn through trial-and-error what will works best, what they are comfortable with, how to best handle an awkward situation, etc. The topics are endless but who helps show the newbie providers the ropes so to speak. Also, we all get to learn a bit more about them than the first post looking for clients, which too often tells us nothing.