As a long time occasional hobbyist I've resigned myself to the burdens of screening. But much to my surprise I today booked an appointment by email with a very well reviewed indy provider who solely on the basis of my hobby email and first name She told me that she would email me the address the night before our scheduled meeting. When I asked if she needed any more screening info from me, she replied that she did not.  

...many replies, for the very reason you are posting under an alias: no one needs/wants trouble.

Hugs and Kisses,  
Kelly

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Thanks Kelly. I'm also happy to get PMs, since I believe you can now send a PM To an alias.

Thank you for the reminder......

...and all those that follow. I personally would not see someone who did not screen me diligently. Just my 0.02.

That from time to time there are some hobbyists whos names spread like wildfire and need no introduction Good or Bad. Also keep in mind that some ladies use more discreet ways of screening background checks, phone number checks etc etc. You'd be surprised what can be found out by your email address or phone number.....just sayin !

She doesn't need to check your references if she already knows all about you .  
   Some guys on TER who don't think they're famous are wrong .  
  With the amount of reviews you have she probably knows a few of your faves .  
  A very well reviewed indy who's been in the biz for a while ,  isn't stupid .  
 

Whenever I toured I've always used personal assistant who screened for several ladies.  On more than one occasion a gentleman would contact me and there was no need for screening as he has seen someone that used the same assistant.

goes out to ladies and gents who have to go through the screening thing

(((((wink--wink)))))

Thanks for everyone's feedback. Several of you have suggested that she could have quietly screened me. Is only my first name and hobbling email (which I don't use for any other purpose) really enough info for that? Keep in mind that I've only communicated with her by email, and I haven't even given her my TER board name. Thanks.

She could have popped your email address in to the TER white listing look up & come up with all the info she needed.  You could always ask how she screened, without further information.

Just went through the opposite of this. Redundant emails back and forth where I asked for a name and number 3 times. Finally, it was the third time when he said he wouldn't give me any information.  

Have you screened her and do you trust her? I recently saw a lady that screened me based on years of board postings and some of the ladies I had seen. We had an absolutely wonderful time.  
At the end of the day, trust your instincts.  

It is very possible that through your email she found your TER Handle, which led her to your White List, which led her to your referrals; (who she most likely contacted) as well as personal info. So, more screening may have been done then you thought. Although, it all depends on what you have out there.