I am fairly new to this, Have had a little more than half a dozen dates. All but first 2 have been agencies (they were from CL before I learned about the dangers) I see independants that im interested in meeting but have shied away because of the referrals needed. I am self employed, so cannot be verified through my workplace. Having used 3 differant agencies, Is that acceptable to providers? do the agecies give referrals? Thanks for any help.

Better that references are from Indies.

It depends on how well the agency is known and still some won't accept references through agencies. It really is a catch 22 as far as getting references to see independent providers I think. It can be difficult to see them without references but how do you get references if your not given the opportunity to see an independent girl. I really don't understand the rational behind independents not taking references from agencies,assuming they are not a fly by night operation, and I wouldn't sweat it if certain independents don't show interest in your interest, they are turning down perfectly good clientele, their loss.