I have heard from a number of providers that their clients are, perhaps choking is too strong a word, but grasping them around the neck to the point that the providers are in pain or experiencing minor to severe injuries.

I know that this has become a common porn theme, but I am frankly troubled by the notion that a client would derive pleasure from someone else's pain.  I realize that pain is common in the dom/sub world, but my understanding is that the parties agree to "safe" words to prevent injury.

If the provider agrees to such behavior, my view is that two consenting adults should be able to do what they wish.  What has been described to me would meet the legal definition of assault.

Treat the ladies like ladies.  If you have a particular kink, have the lady agree to the behavior in advance

not that i have experienced this myself, but thank you

Me think the booze might have loosened things up for him but when I got home I had bruises and grab marks on both hips... plus a sore neck from the hair pulling and "choking"

It was really fun but at the same time it was a bit excessive. I plan to have a chat with him before our next date regarding leaving marks. I don't mind a little roughness but I don't want marks on my body that don't go away after a short time (spank marks are ok though heehee).

But this choking thing isn't really new.  
Not very common in my experience but over the years I have encountered dates who want to put their hands on my throat - sometimes sensually and other times more aggressively. I have never felt in danger but I have had to do the tap-tap in their arm if it's getting too intense.

The flip is that I have had numerous requests over time from a gent who wants me to LITERALLY kick his ass till he taps out. I told him that wouldn't be ok because all he would need to do is put in an assault report and I'm boned. Even if he made a video prior saying that he wanted it and was asking for me to beat, stomp, punch, bite and basically torture him... I was still not comfortable.

I am new to the American provider/hobby scene, since I come from Amsterdam and London.  But since I advertise as a GFE and PSE provider I have noticed many who love to choke gently while in action.  Most of the time its very gentle and never lasts long, sometimes its a little aggressive.  But like anything, I make sure they know when to back off without losing the fun. Its about stating your limits and bounderies, which I make sure are known at the begining.  Judge your client before the appointment and discuss what is acceptable and what isn't. Have code words. Then let the fun begin....my two cents

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Some only like rough, some soft,  some prefer big only, others small, some like Coke over Pepsi. Not my business there two adults doing what they wish. Don't see what issue is? It's interesting to hear about it thou, that's about it:-

Maybe because Tawny Brie is not working right now, LOL. It was her favorite thing.
I don't know if anybody else here on ter likes or provide this particular activity.  
But seriously, its not funny. Ladies, try to check references every time.