Has anyone else noticed that the screening from visiting providers seems to have gotten completely out of control? I'm happy to provide certain personal information, but there is a limit. What's the deal? Increased LE problems?

their have been reports of clients skipping out and not leaving the gift. Also their have been some reports of counterfeit money being used.

Not to put words into Paul's mouth, but it sounded to me like he was commenting on excessive/unreasonable screening procedures, *not* the concept of screening itself.  It's a comment that I can echo.

First, just to be clear:  I totally agree as to the need for each provider to use thorough, consistent screening procedures for each client.  This is for the protection of *both* the provider and the client.  Not to have such procedures in place is irresponsible.

Thus, I will (and have, when requested) happily provide a working callback number and past provider references to those ladies who want it.  Employment info is a different matter.  Some ladies do require it, and while it is certainly their right to ask, it is also mine to refuse.  In that case, the meeting doesn't happen.  Their choice.

Where it goes over the line is cases like a certain agency that recently started requiring a signature on a *legal waiver* (see a recent thread on this subject on this board).  This is an example of a screening procedure that actually becomes counterproductive, *reducing* the level of safety to both provider and client.  While I *think* I see what they are trying to do, this whole concept is so fraught with risks that it courts disaster.  Can you imagine what a great paper trail this could create? It's one that even the dimmest of donut-eaters would have no problem following.

The moral of all this:  more security doesn't make you secure -- *better* security does.  It's important to think out all the angles -- something the agency referenced above clearly has not done.

Cheers!

Dear Paul,
Proper screening doesn't need to be intrusive. I does allow good scheduling so that appointments are on time and your provider can be ready and eager for your time together. I find that the better the screening the better the appointment for both parties.

Agreed it benefits both parties. But for those ladies not well known, men get concerned about the possible use of it.  Mindy nice page, Same designer as Sam's of Palm Beach?

Mindy, you can screen me anytime.