I've been getting a lot of e-mails and PM's from men claiming they have no references. I explain that I need at least 2 provider references before I can schedule with them. Never am I snarky or mean about it.
The other day, I received a reply calling me a "bitch". And then today, a man told me that he doesn't feel the need to divulge any such info to me.
I feel that my screening process is non-invasive. It's information that providers put up on the internet themselves on how to contact them. It's true that a small minority of them won't give references, but the number of women who do provide references far outweigh those who don't.
Is it the cold weather that is making people so prickly? Or maybe LE is out in force this month?
I'm very thankful for the gentlemen on this board who aren't rude and respect providers screening processes.
Thank you guys, you know who you are.