Depends on how much you plan to hobby.

Plenty - Go with P411 as it offers more for the serious hobbyist.

Occasionally - RS2000, $50 for a lifetime membership can't be beat.

I would trust both with my personal info and employment info, I think they are serious about getting rid of unnecessary client info unlike many providers who don't. P411 servers are also located in Canada.

I’m very new to this but have learned a great deal reading this message board.  I’ve been thinking and wanting to meet with some of the wonderful women reviewed here but don’t have references and I’m very nervous about putting personal information on a providers web form.  

I’m wondering which screening service, (Roomservice2000, P411, date-check) is recommended, and if they're safe.  Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Your inquiry will likely draw many responses extolling the virtues of screening services and providing references to providers.  In my opinion, these people are either shills for the providers or screening services, or are just incredibly naive.

I have no insight into your personal situation, but I urge you to remember these three facts;

1. Any private information that you share in order to get an appointment with a provider is no longer private.  You cannot get it back, EVER, and you have no control over where it ends up and how it is used.

2.  It is not necessary to give personal information or references to a provider in order to get an appointment.  I have pursued this hobby for fifteen years and I have never provided personal information or references to a provider.

3.  Money talks.

I agree with this screening services are good if you are active or looking to be active in the hobby.

Yes you have to share personal information with an organization that might not make some individuals comfortable however there are benefits to getting screened. For one it opens the possibilities with certain providers, I have had a chance to see some girls that do not see anyone if they don't have screening services which is great.

I was not a fan of the whole screening/references process but the more I've used the system the more comfortable and glad I do it also helps me implement my own screening. One this is a small world and a lot of the girls know eachother and if you treat a girl well enough she will gladly give you a good reference also she can give you insights on what to stay away from. Personally I have gotten to the point that if a girl doesn't at least ask for a ref idont see her. I have good communication with girls that give refs for me and if I let them know they do a good job of clearing me and even let me know that they got asked about me.

Like one of the responses to this said yes you can be without the whole screening reference process however you will find yourself doing more leg work to get a good appointment or be limited to not being able to see some providers (specially the porn stars) because you lack the validation. However it all boils down to personal preference or comfort.

Lo and behold I tend to agree with threecups.  I have been asked if I am a member of datecheck,or any other service which I'm not.  I have them been asked for business name, business phone number, home number, cell phone service provider, and various other personal information.  I cannot bring
myself to give any of this information to anyone.  I have suggested that I have done over 30 reviews
and  and have given the provider 2 or 3 references from my review list to call or email who would
vouch for me.  I respect a provider if they feel they need persomal information and refuse to see you
if you don't comply.  I just don't feel comfortable giving out that info even it it means not seeing
someone who you've been wanting to see for over a year and she's finally here.  Like threecups says,
once it's given out it's not private anymore.

I've had good success with P411 and they do have the advantage, as Minnetonka pointed out, that their servers are in Canada.

It's also true that many, perhaps most providers, including well-reviewed, ones don't ask for references.  So long as you are polite and discrete in your conversations with them and continue to act that way with them, they will probably see you.

I suggest you identify some reliable providers you would like to see and then figure out what kind of screening they do and if you are OK with it.

Thanks everyone, great advice!!!

Unlike threecupsplease you havent been in the hobby for the past FIFTEEN years, so yes it will be a little more difficult to get a session with a provider without a reference or reviews for her to get an idea of what kind of client you are. So nowadays a screening service is a good option to start with. Screening services probably werent used fifteen years ago & references were unheard of back then (just guessing) so nowadays a lot of ladies are using some type of screening or require you be a member of a service. With that said, you can either become a member of said screening services or go see a massage provider and hope her reference is accepted by a full service provider or just TOFTT & see where that gets ya.  My advice, use P411 as most if not all ter ladies are on there AND are willing to see new members of p411.  Good luck & dont forget to have LOTS of fun

I can't recall ever giving a provider any personal info for screening purposes.  They all have their own rules in that regard and it seems that references have become more necessary over the years and very much more so over the last couple of years.  

While there are several providers that would gladly provide me a personal reference I have never been comfortable with the request, and you have to provide some sorta information as well that helps those providers remember you or its a waste of time for everyone.  

So then came along P411.  For me, membership was painless and anonymous as they accepted my long TER history as enough.  (not sure if they accept that anymore).  Although its a catch-22, you can also gain P411 membership by having one of the provider members vouch for you.  Its well worth the money as provides total anonymity with the providers themselves.  P411 may have some info about you but the ladies won't so you don't have to worry about a bad experience or bad review biting you in the ass by a vengeful lady.  Just also be sure to use a hobby phone (pre-paid non-registered) for contact with her and don't give her any personal data.  

Good luck!

P411 seems to be the best service in this areas just based on how many ladies are listed (far more than you will find on any ad site like EROS), and many visiting providers will post an ad when here as well.  Datecheck works in a similar way although a more difficult site to use and not as many of ladies are listed there.

Great Info, Thank you!!