Thank you all for the analysis. That answers my question. I guess I'll bite the bullet and give my info to one girl that I am sure about. I just need to muster the courage.
Posted By: GaGambler
Sharing a cup of coffee doesn't accomplish either. A cop could easily meet a girl for coffee, get her to incriminate herself and arrest her without ever leaving the restaurant, and some axe murderers have been known to be quite charming, just because you are nice in public, doesn't mean you won't do her harm BCD.
Most of the women want either for someone to vouch for you, preferably someone you have been naked with and that you neither killed or arrested. and "some" women will see you even if you have no references, but if you are an unknown they at least want to know where their family can send the police if they turn up beaten, robbed or dead.
Yes, I say this slightly tongue in cheek, but the risk for the women is real. Now that doesn't discount the risk to you if you choose to give your personal information that could possibly be used to blackmail you or totally ruin your life if you are cheating on your spouse or have a morals clause in your employment contract
You should ONLY give out information that YOU feel comfortable giving, but I do want you to see the other side of the equation. One of the more popular solutions is to sign up for a screening service like P 411, and then look for women on that site who are "newbie friendly" once you get a few girls who will vouch for you, it will get easier and easier to book dates.