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Often I see on here "know anything about ___?" posts. Can I ask about a hobbyist?
brilove See my TER Reviews 1834 reads
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I do not want to start any drama or upset anyone but I'm just not sure about someone I am getting lots of emails from over the last week on here. He wants to book an appt yet he can't call me because he can't use company phone and the one verification he has said she doesn't remember him. This is way too fishy for me. I have never had anyone refuse to call.

He should be able to provide enough verification to make you comfortable. If not let him "fuck himself!"

to a level that makes you comfortable, pass on him.     That is very good advice.

However, I understand and can appreciate why a guy would not want to call from his
company phone.  Company phone calls are monitored at many businesses.  Perhaps,
he does not have his hobby cell phone in the office with him.  And, as for a lady not remembering
him,  sometimes ladies will say they don't remember a guy when they really do and just
don't want to lose business.  They think of other ladies as competition and are not reference
friendly.  Or maybe just maybe she really doesn't remember him because you have not
given her enough information.    You might ask him for more information such as name, hobby  
phone, email, TER Handle and something about their date that would help her remember.....
something they talked about , something that happened during their date, something he  
brought her,  or where they met.  Different ladies keep track of their friends in different  
ways so if you don't give her the right info or enough info, she may not remember him.

It could be very possible that he is trouble but is also possible that he is not.   You have  
to do your homework and don't be afraid to ask questions

There's also people that will change their hobby name too, like what happened to me on a reference once while back.
Hours trying to figure out who the heck they were when all they had to do was give me a heads up. So frustrating & tedious.
I'd pass until he can pony up with either another reference or some other type if verification ( that's just my opinion.

Posted By: belindabell
to a level that makes you comfortable, pass on him.     That is very good advice.  
   
 However, I understand and can appreciate why a guy would not want to call from his  
 company phone.  Company phone calls are monitored at many businesses.  Perhaps,  
 he does not have his hobby cell phone in the office with him.  And, as for a lady not remembering  
 him,  sometimes ladies will say they don't remember a guy when they really do and just  
 don't want to lose business.  They think of other ladies as competition and are not reference  
 friendly.  Or maybe just maybe she really doesn't remember him because you have not  
 given her enough information.    You might ask him for more information such as name, hobby  
 phone, email, TER Handle and something about their date that would help her remember.....  
 something they talked about , something that happened during their date, something he  
 brought her,  or where they met.  Different ladies keep track of their friends in different  
 ways so if you don't give her the right info or enough info, she may not remember him.  
   
 It could be very possible that he is trouble but is also possible that he is not.   You have  
 to do your homework and don't be afraid to ask questions.  
   
 

It's hard for me (no pun intended but I lol) to use my gut when the guy can't call ... Voice and words chosen mean a lot to me ... Sounds silly but it's like eyes are the windows to the souls ... Talking on the phone tells me so much  

He will need to share more info soon or I will block/ignore him ... As someone said in an email to me ... We need to share the risk!!

Can't call on company phone?  No cell phone?  In the olden days there were payphones.  It may be possible for him to find one, if you want to talk w/ him.

Ironic that hobbyists will go to great lengths to pursue providers, but not make an effort to be verifiable.

Pass....

Don't waste your time with someone who won't give you what you need to feel comfortable. Does he work 24 hrs a day or live under a rock that he has no access to a phone other than work. Can email but can't call, I'd say block his emails and move on because it doesn't sound safe to me. Follow your gut when it tells you somethings not right, your gut usually knows best.

I have heard the "can't call right now" due to work or something but yes they do eventually call. To email over and over but cant call mmm is weird unless he doesn't want me to hear his voice ... I can't think o a couple of reasons for that but damn just be honest right.  

Again thank you wonderful MN board people ... Much love

plugedin732 reads

As they say, if it doesn't pass the smell test...

 If you don't feel comfortable with seeing someone, then its your right not to see them. If he won't give you enough information to verify him, then IMHO he's not worth it and move on. And put his handle on "ignore" in your mailbox so you won't get his pms anymore.

Play safe

Maybe...but I'm not buying it. Always rely on your spidey senses, you've got 'em, girl. I know mine serve me well. Every once in a while suitors do not want to give info. These few do not understand we would be harming ourselves by being indiscreet with their private information. If no reliable references are available, I request this information for safety & comfort. When we are all comfortable and feel safe, this makes for great sessions!

Play it safe & skip this one; you will have plenty more who are willing to be verified because they understand and respect your needs so that you can provide to them.  

Peace,

Astrid

At the bare minimum he doesn't know what he is doing.  If he contacts you again, I suggest you say no and ask him not ton contact you again.

DickCurious812 reads

If the guy is using a company computer to send emails, even from gmail, hotmail, etc., the company can track that.

Beyond that, it still sounds suspect.

Thank you for all your advice on here and in PMs ...  

Apparently he (the guy who is emailing me) isn't the only one sending these emails with about the same info and excuses.  

Be careful!

I mean crappy AT&T Go phones run as cheap as 15 bucks lol.  PASS!

can't use company phone, huh. there is still a thing called a pay phone. oh well his lost

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