When is a reference too old?

[Ginger Doll]

‘Industry standard’ meaning what most ladies in the hobby industry deem acceptable. There certainly is no official handbook or sanctioning association to define such standards; it’s just simply known by the common practices of most.

Originally Posted by biomed1

If there is an Industry Standard, please cite the Sanctioning Association.
Didn't know this was an Industry. . .

Examples of Sanctioning Associations recognized include but are not limited to:

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
• International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

[biomed1]

Then there is no "Industry Standard" just a personal preference.
Now I won't have to look for Publicly Traded Providers in the Dow Jones Industrial Average to gauge their performance.

[big boi terry]

I completely understand where the OP is coming from. It took years for me to build a solid reputation but I haven't been as active the past year so it would be difficult for me to provide solid references for ladies. It's the way of the hobby.

[Guest083119]

If you make a good impression, I will remember you. If I remember you, I will be your reference. I will tell the lady how long it's been, but in my years of doing this, good guys don't turn bad at the 366 day mark. BUT, I only see older very professional guys - perhaps newbies are a bit different.

If I don't remember someone, I will look through my P411 okays and let the lady know I did see him but don't remember details (I've only seen two guys ever I would not see again and I remember them and they were YMMV).

[Cryformesky]

I'm conflicted here because on one hand I understand theres safety and security in the referral system but on the other, there are outliers such as myself who dont do this very often. I may do well to have 3 encounters in one year so if I'm to be given only a one year cut off on my references, that leaves me in a pretty tough spot especially if one of my recent reviews wasnt a positive one(which it wasn't)

Is there anything to say for reviews written or time in the community?

[Rockydoc]

The only answer to this question is when she says it is.

We are asking for a favor and at her mercy, just as she is to ours regarding any repeat business.

No reason to whine about it. Face the facts and move on.

[Issabella Monroe]

If I seen you prior or I "know" you I have no issues giving references no matter how old. But I don't give references for bogus guys or girls for safety reasons