Was just rejected by a provider because I would not provide workplace information.  

I have- never heard anything about it- they probably just call to see if you actually work there- or look up the directory on the internet-  generally the less information you give the better-  but I understand on their end also that they need to do some screening to protect themselves

I have been hobbying over 11 yrs, and never gave out my work place info once..

I never give anything directly tied to me, other than maybe a digital trail based on the devices I log into my e-mail with, but that is just part of the game.

and I didn't like doing it...but sometimes a certain lady will require it and if you really want to see her...well then you have to make that choice.  Obviously use your brain and only give it to someone who is highly and well reviewed.  

A provider has a bit more to worry about when it comes to safety, hence why they may require more info from you when screening.  Not too many stories of hobbyists getting killed, beaten, or raped during an appointment.  

appointment book on a coffee table in front of me while she went to the bathroom.  I did not touch it, but it did impress on me that "confidential" might not mean what I thought it means.  I assume that once you give screening info to a provider, she keeps it forever, but how safe is it? Apparently all providers do not follow an Official Industry Code of Confidential Information Custodianship.....

Relative newbie.  Seems to be that the risk associated with sharing information is too great. Pick a few trusty ladies that don't ask for much in terms of screening and make the ride.  Helpful stuff everyone. Thank

Client may not get killed, beaten, or raped (or perhaps they can as that poor sap in Philly), but their entire life can be ruined by carelessness or malicious act by a provider.

....naturally every individual ladies' perogative but recent reviews+recent p411 okay I could double-check with+additional provider references I could also check with sounds like plenty to me though lol.

why take a chance she'll "lose" the info or worse, use it against you.  

I agree xnyong, a provider I saw once accidentally emailed me one of her potential client's info, it included his name, address and employment information.

I understand there have been issues with P411 and DC in the past.

I think a hobbyist could very easily end up getting beaten or killed. If you are going into an intimate situation, the potential for danger is on both sides.  
I think it's funny that many providers want your personal info, but won't give theirs. I suppose it's their way of maintaining some degree of control of the situation, but when you think about it, if both people have equal info, it's a mutually assured destruction sort of thing and would likely not cause problems.

Philadelphia Police say a pimp and two prostitutes killed a Northeast Philadelphia man, chopped up his body and tossed it into the Schuylkill River after a botched robbery

this doesnt stop that from happening does it? isnt it too late?

I usually only do workplace info as part of the screening for a newbie!  Bottom line is that any time information is exchanged there is always a risk.

Providing your work and RW personal info to p411 was once TOO many! GLWT

EVER give my work info if I already had legit references and belonged to a verification service with Okays. No chance. On to the next one.

Google Palfrey and also Frederick, MD Potts under the term escorts/prostitution/ escorts.