Gentlemen, Can You Rely On Your References?

[NeedingMore]

Can any reviews done on ECCIE be used as a reference? Perhaps that can also be an area where an OKAY is posted...if the review is linked to a lady, perhaps a lady would like to comment, even if for providers only?

All reviews are public view, besides ROS right?

[CenterLock]

Originally Posted by NeedingMore

Can any reviews done on ECCIE be used as a reference? Perhaps that can also be an area where an OKAY is posted...if the review is linked to a lady, perhaps a lady would like to comment, even if for providers only?

All reviews are public view, besides ROS right?

I pondered this for a while... then threw the idea out with the trash.

Reasoning:

Reviews alone are of no use because there are instances of "fake" reviews - combine that with a review of (a) "fake" provider(s) and you have the potential for a train wreck on a provider using only reviews as screening.

Reviews combined with a poster's history on the board seems more plausible, but there is still no "verification" done on the hobbyist. At least with P411 there's a reasonable (loose definition to some) expectation that the person is "acceptable".

Good theory, tho'... Until someone can iron out those kinks for the ladies I'm happy to send P411.

[PoppyToyota]

There are 2 ladies I have seen that I have reviewed and requested OK's from and I STILL have not received an OK from them. One tells me to keep sending the request after the 4th or 5th time I just dropped it. If they don't want to help me why should I see them again? Luckily, "PoppyToyota" is a house hold name and most have met me already via social or privately already.

[elgato111]

P411 is the best way for referencing by a provider. She knows that if he has oks on there and is member in good standing he should be ok to see no matter how old the oks are. I have seen many providers thru 411 and not gotten oks that were promised at the time. But I do not have a problem in booking with anyone I want to see so far.