is there really a difference in risk. Washington madam broke the law but if a referal or verification service such as date-check got busted what is the risk for hobbyists and providers? Can they be prosecuted just coz their names are on the list?

He should be able to give you an answer.

-- Modified on 6/13/2007 8:51:48 PM

I don't know much about date check, but I think all it does is verify that the client is someone already in its database and that it has heard no complaints about him.  There's nothing illegal about such a service, just like there's nothing illegal about running a newspaper or a website that publishes ads from providers.

Being on date check's customer list isn't a crime, but then neither is being on the D.C. madam's list.  That doesn't mean you should rest easy if such a list ends up in the hands of the law.  If LE gets a copy of either list it may decide to set up some stings.  It may also try to pressure some of the men to testify.  Catching them in stings is a good way to do this, but there are other less drastic ways.

-- Modified on 6/14/2007 5:29:33 AM

if for all minor doubts we have to go to lawyers, then what is the use of such forums.

How about to hear how guys roll over on providers when approached by LE then they go back and bust down the door with a search warrant later. Tou have to consider things like this when you provide incall.