but my comments will strictly be in regards to screening, a very touchy subject. Zayla is correct. There is nothing to say about that other post. All of us ladies and gentlemen have to find our own comfort level in the hobby about everything, especially screening. Some of us do very little screening, while others want your birth certificate, driver's license, paycheck stub, a current photo, hobby handles, two references, your Mom's phone number, and so forth. Add to that the fact that all of our senses are heightened because of what went down recently.
I can remember my first internet session ever. I didn't have any references, but I called one of the more popular ladies. She said she could tell, over the phone, whether or not I was a good guy. She invited me over, and I had my first atf, and my first reference. Recently, a new lady asked me to, along with my two stellar references, send my job information, my car make, and a picture. I told her that I'd heard great things about her, and how sorry I was that I wouldn't be able to see her. My point is that we are all somewhere on the screening spectrum. It's okay not to be in the same place. Simply move on until you find someone at your comfort level. One does not have to get upset if a wonderful lady won't see you. It's all right. Thank her for her time, and call an old friend.
Unfortunately, bad things happen in this hobby. I completely understand why some people are more serious about screening. That's where I am as a gentleman. My screening is so serious that I get more turn downs than the dancers do at Mitchell Brothers, and I'm one of the good guys (always on time, have never flaked, clean, friendly, communicative, and I always bring the correct number of roses). But every once in awhile we both say yes, and I take great pleasure in meeting someone new. I never feel badly about someone saying no. No is an integral part of the process. That makes a yes very very special!