Definately try google voice. Theres no cost associated with it.
Unfortunately, you can have your info posted all over the place...and they will still ask.
Be leery of posting your number publicly (definately dont publicly post your real number)
....if you think hearing crickets is annoying, after youve exchanged a pm or two, imagine how annoying/frustrating it may be when your phones blowing up w calls/texts asking your location/rates. At least via pm, you "kinda" know who they are...
(Theres good n bad w everything
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If you have any questions, need advice....pm me!