Why? Because so many have said, they use the WL system like they would any other reference system. When I give a WL, it is my golden seal of approval...much more than saying he did not rip me off and washed his ass.

I've never really thought to ask any ladies about this.

I've asked, and ladies have recommended/verified me on Date-Check which I believe to be more important. Almost all of the ladies I have dated are on TER - so maybe I should ask them for a Whitelist as well?
I just figured that having reviews on TER is good enough. But I can see how a non-VIP lady can be concerned - since you can't see any details.

whitelists

i have a whole bunch of whitelists and have never "courted" or asked for any..many providers use them..others consider them worthless..to me they are a welcome " seal of approval" given generously by ladies whom i have had a great time with..and yes..i always wash my ass..it helps..

I turned mine off.

Not a tool that I have any need for.

Some providers I've seen gave me green light because the white-list, however P411 has opened more doors.
Just once succumbed to provide extra info -- real name, work phone -- for a VIP Escort that really was worth it

I like having them. I like having as many things as possible for a provider to see/check out so she can feel comfortable with me when I request a visit with her for the first time. I am not concerned if she happens to be one of the ladies that doesn't use them. I'm covered if she does use them. No one should rely on any one thing for screening.

If someone you are screening doesn't have any that's not necessarily a red flag. He may have turned it off. There are providers on TER that don't know about it so that may explain why he doesn't have any.

It can give you a place to start if you want to go beyond the info he provided you. Especially if you know some of the ladies that white listed him.

I hide my whitelist.

I will only open it if a girl wants to use it to verify me.
I can be an ass here. I don't want to make a girl look bad for vouching for me.
So sometimes the guys you are looking at do have whitelist referrals.
But they disabled the function.

As far as screening goes?
Whitelist referrals have gotten me dates I never would have gotten otherwise.
They didn't get me verified per say..
But women with age limits usually wave them for me.
I'm younger.. (Not for long dammit)
And I understand why some women won't see guys my age.
We tend to flake out.. Show up drunk etc...
That is where the whitelist helps me

I guess if I have to ask, I am not on any. Doesn't seem to be hindering me.

I agree with Hound 100%. If a lady wants to see them 'on' they go. Otherwise they're invisible. Great question Sarah.

With one or two exceptions, I don't usually do it unless asked.  

When screening, I consider them, along with other factors as well.  I strongly prefer P411, though.  It also depends on who gave the WL, if I know her, and if I like her.

A highly reviewed lady approved me through WL & board posts!

Hi Sarah,

This was on the Initial contact, w/o giving her my RS2K info! So, I must be doing something right!

I will WL you if ask me to.  It's not a big deal to do so.  But, honestly, I do forget to do it on my own.  You have to remind me.

the whitelist is her way of saying you're ok.  is it foolproof?  nope, but I'm sure most ladies agree it's an extra step that makes them feel better - especially if the other lady is well respected.  I have never asked for one.  If a lady wants to give one, great.  If not, as long as she's still willing to be a reference, it's ok by me.  Her choice.  First lady I ever saw in Vegas (a well respected one) gave me a whitelist off the bat to help me in my Vegas encounters.  I will always appreciate her for that.  Another lady I've seen countless times has never whitelisted me, but has recommended me to her friends and gave me a good reference whenever I needed one.  So to some up, it's up to the ladies, but I would think most guys don't ask for them.  Some may, but most probably don't