Screening isn't the most fun part of the hobby however, it's necessary.  As a seasoned provider that has worked in other areas of the adult industry, I can honestly say I have never been ripped off, stolen from, beat up, raped, stalked, nothing. I've been safe all these years due to my screening.  I've talked to many providers throughout the years and one thing is abundantly clear to me...there is a strong coloration between poor screening and bad experiences.  

For me, screening is third party information...provider references, screening sites, occupation verification (I never contact the place of business), etc.  

I often get gentlemen upset with me because I won't accept the fake screening that another provider has. That is said without judgement. We all choose the level of risk we take in the hobby. No one is doing this risk-free.  The level of risk I choose has got me very little issues.

Fake screening is something with no third party info.  I've been asked to do the things below many time as screening:

Video Chat - This tells me he can behave on video. There is no third party info here.

Drivers License - This tells me he can drive. There is no third party info here

Business Cards - There is no third party info here. Give me 10 minutes, I'll have a business card "proving" I'm an accountant, doctor, consultant, whatever.  

LinkedIn and Other Social Media - The gentlemen creates his profile on these sites, all the info come from him. Fake accounts are often easily made for hobby purposes. There is no real third party info here.

Meeting in Public - There is no third party info. Anyone can behave in public. This tells me nothing about him.  

Deposit - There is no third party info here. Money does not get to buy my safety.  

Whitelists - It's very common for gentlemen to pay providers to whitelist them. Their a nice concept however their too abused to be safe.

Reviews - With all the paying for and trading services for reviews, I don't find them valuable.  I've been offered fake reviews for money.  Not only is this weak, unprofessional and puts us all at risk, it's downright dishonest. There is only fake third party info there. I also find it insulting when the people who write fake reviews contact me. My reviews are all written by those who have seen me, I've never once asked for or traded services for a review. I can look at mine and see how I'm doing and where I can improve. Once someone allows for fake reviews, no one know how their doing. It's also effortless to live up to my reviews when their real.  

 
Safety is number one in the hobby for me.  I have no reason to put myself at more risk than I'm comfortable with I've been in the hobby a while, have a great reputation and wonderful clients.  Like anything in life, it's what you make of it. We're either building or tearing down.  Proper screening is building, fake screening is tearing down and will become an anchor or a reason to leave the hobby.

Have a blessed and safe day,
Becca Blossoms