...but it's always been my understanding that a client may be asked to provide proof of ID that matches his user name...

At the time of visit??  They want it before the visit.  They already have the ability to view your profile, which you don't have to use a real name.  Is it normal protocol to disclose your real name?  Seems like a liability to any hobbyist.

A lot of guys won't.  My policies regarding real name & ID are stated very clearly, but I still get plenty of  P411 guys contacting me who won't give that up.  

If one party asks for ID, shouldn't that be a two way street?

Yes, at the time of the visit...

That doesn't mean I never will be asked.  All of us that participate in this hobby have something to lose, some more than others.  I am retired, my kids are grown, and I have no SO, so I basically have no one to hide from.  However, I don't go out telling everyone what I do either.  Lots of providers know the first name I go by, some even know my last name, but not many.

I don't...

Not about looks, it's about vulnerable personal info.

Read it again please...

...there are several ladies who I know require it, and I would for them. 😎

On one occasion provider had me confused with someone else so I voluntarily showed it or the session would not have happened. At that point she was frazzled enough that the session should not have.
I will produce it if necessary but will NOT send it electronically in any form

As Debbie said, you are free to either comply, or move on to other providers who don't require it. Why make a big deal about it? Why start a rant on the newbie board?
 P411 actually suggests that providers ask for your ID, since your P411 ID is made up of parts of your real ID.  

Yes, I would if asked

It should be whatever is comfortable for both parties involved.

during screening process.

A one line post asking about the wisdom of showing ID hardly qualifies as a rant.

...guidelines as perfectstorm posted. It's very simple do as she asks or don't do as she asks. Be polite when declining if that's what you choose to do.

But I was more referring to his replies. His OP asked a simple question. He was answered and could have left it at that, but his replies to people that answered the question kept pushing the issue, of "Why."  
My point is, there IS a reason for ladies to ask for ID along with p411, and it is actually recommended by Gina.  Personally I have never been asked for ID in years of doing this, but I wouldn't have a problem doing it if asked. For others that have a problem showing ID, there are thousands of providers out there who don't ask for it. Maybe it wasn't a rant, but he did make a big deal about it.

Hopefully I won't get slammed for beating a dead horse, but I've been wondering for some time about something in much the same vein as this thread. At least a couple people in this thread have said they would physically show a lady their id upon arrival but would never send electronically as screening. What about giving your full name in screening?

Hey thanks for the thoughtful reply Debbie.

Posted By: DebbieNoonerGirl

Posted By: 480funguy

I don't care that she's reviewed, I'm not comfortable with that. But I'm new here, so I have to ask; am I wrong?

   
 In my opinion, there is no such thing as "wrong" when it comes to each person's comfort level. Especially when it comes to screening or security.    
 Some guys go totally incognito and others will give out everything a lady could possibly require. Most are somewhere in the middle, though.  
   
 I require real full names prior to meeting and my methods of contact are via the form on my site, email, text, and PM.  Lots of potential clients simply refuse to tell me their names, however I cannot recall any who asked for an alternative contact method in order to give it to me. So your preference might be different, but that doesn't make you wrong.  
   
 If you really want to see this lady, then use her contact form, entering "John Doe" for the name but explain your concerns &  preferred contact method in the Notes section. She might go for it, or she might not respond.  
   
 HTH  
   
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One of the challenges in this situation, is that you could be passing along information to a provider who can't even see you due to a schedule conflict.  Why provide personal data in this circumstance?  What I have done several times is to first ask if they are even available.  I give them P411 and TER information in that intro e mail, in addition to a precise time and location.  It has turned out that in 100% of the cases, that if our schedules mesh, that I am asked for no more information.   Even if the booking form asks for first and last name.