I’m interested in feedback from anyone who has had real life experience freelancing, or freestyling in this hobby lifestyle. Please comment, share, or chime in.  

Attached is a recent thread in Atlanta that is relevant for more information.

in the late-70's to late-80's spent a lot of time at "single's bars" trying to hook up for sex.  The women weren't pros, but they were also interested in hooking up with someone new, with no strings attached.  Nobody got paid (although there were times when I thought I should have - lol).  Both parties did better if they were on the attractive side (then, I was, but now, father time has kicked me in the balls) but the best part is that as young men, we learned the art of seduction, and once you know it, it lasts a lifetime.  Some of the most personable people on these boards are between 60 and 80, which puts them in the middle of the single's bar era, and in many cases, personality can take the place of being the best-looking person in the room.  The guys who lived it know what I'm talking about.  

I had a good friend who could go into any major downtown hotel / music bar and almost always make a connection and maybe spend the entire night with his pick-up in her hotel room. (He was a musician - singer - song writer and if there wasn't a piano player on duty, he could sit down and knock out some pretty good tunes.) I had another good friend who was a babe magnet. Some of us used to like to go out clubbing with him and joke about maybe getting lucky with any one of HIS rejects.  (He even slept with his bosses wife!)  
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Or does CDL not consider me to be among "the most personable people on these boards."?

I love it! I used say, “ I’m off the sell my personality!”

unique personalities here.  I could see you doing quite well, either as principal or wingman, if you knew when to stop talking and close the deal.  Lol   I must admit that lately your posts are getting less verbose, so I know you probably made it work when giving the opportunity with the ladies.

when you are freestyling.  Booking and going to an incall is a sure thing for the guy, but for the provider, you are relying on your website and/or other media to close the sale for you.   Meeting socially allows you to close the deal in person and deliver the goods the same day.  

I like to be discreet. I don’t want to broadcast my business. I’m not loud. I tend to appear to be a party girl, or fun gal, so I am easily attractive. People gravitate towards me naturally. I will have a causal drink let them know I’m working its a quick delivery, unless I’m eating a meal at the bar alone. I don’t like to rush eating. lol

"My Journey Through Prostitution"
I promise, someone will inquire.

I would never, ever do this. Not only do you not know any history about the guy, if you are picking him up at the bar he is more than likely drunk as well. You may think the arrangement is understood when you go up to the room, then all of a sudden money is being discussed and things get ugly. Dangerous and unpredictable. No amount of money is worth risking my life. No thanks.

Checking an ID in person is always an old school method. Not many providers will meet you in person. Long ago when I had my own escort agency I would meet people in public to screen them. Everyone has their own personal preferences. Do what makes you feel good.

I’m only interested in like minded individuals. I don’t desire entertaining anyone who is drunk, or on drugs. The majority of people I attract are business casual, corporate, or retires. Many are on their lunch break from work & have a small amount of time. You have to be able to read the room, have street smarts & always go with your gut. You can get robbed & raped regardless if you screen, or not. The first time I was assaulted was on an escort agency call in College this job is dangerous. If you don’t know self defense take a course.

I run a background check on all gentlemen before I book an appointment with them. I do not consider meeting someone in public as screening nor checking an ID. Some of the most dangerous men can be extremely charming and convincing until you get them alone, hence why I do a background check on everyone. Of course not foolproof, but in all my years of doing this I have yet to have any issues.  I am glad to hear you are also trained in self defense, it is a necessity in our industry. I truly wish you the best with this endeavor, but not something I will be doing.

You assume I don’t. The World Wide Web is available at your fingertips. I can check anyone any anytime & any place discreetly, so if I check their ID in public I can kindly excise myself to the restroom 🚽 to verify my new potential friend is not a criminal. I’m no novice.  

Post of the year right here

Obviously there's always a chance of a bad outcome regardless. Lack of a criminal history doesn't mean the guy is respectful, doesn't push boundaries, etc.  

Is this something you know from experience? LOL

I know you care that’s why I love you 😘 friend! I think because I am a grown ass woman who’s been around the World 🌎 I know when to hold em, know when to fold em, know when to walk away, and know when to run 🏃🏽‍♀️ you never count your $ money 💰 😆  

I just think some people here, who care about your safety, are just saying you doing the freelance thing in the manner in which you are doing it is much more risky than vetting before meeting. Many people who are intoxicated dont come off as such initially. It's something that some people can hide better than others or they just don't show the normal "tells" that others do but they are nonetheless inebriated. The alcohol/drugs may also hit them harder latter when you are in the room alone.
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The ID is only as good as the bookkeepers. He may be charged but not found guilty as yet. He may have gotten away with crimes that didn't get reported (as many sexual assault victims never go to the police)  
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Of course my latter point would also be true of people you verify before meeting too, but the  meet up in person prior to verification certainly makes your date much more risky. But you have experience and you know the risks so I wish you luck with it. It's not just you but I worry about a lot of my provider friends in this little world of ours. They are some deranged men out there and I just pray all of you remain safe.

I don't wrong you WIMissScarlet ,too many crazies out there. All it takes is one bad decision. Am not a drinker ,and alway see bars  with drunks as potential trouble, so I stayed away a far as possible. I understand some people do what they  do  ,just make sure you take the necessary precautions to put yourself in a position that guarantee some safety.

And no deposit. Oh no… lol

Are as good as making a criminal think twice about trying something unscrupulous.

During my now vanquished youth, I traveled between major cities on Amtrak.

Agree, undoubtedly the best protector there is. How many we see things go wrong despite the best efforts.

I have been doing this for 31 years now (Since I was eighteen ad a half) and things have been up and down. Just deal with it.