The H2 verification system is primarily based on vouches by other validated Hobby participants met BCD and sent into admin, and full access (private forums, advertising, etc.) is a privilege of that status.

Please read the following from our happy host admin, ck1942:

WHERE TO START! Hobbyist Candidates: https://home.ourhome2.net/vb/showthread.php?48371-WHERE-TO-START!-Hobbyist-Candidate

WHERE TO START! Companion Candidates: https://home.ourhome2.net/vb/showthread.php?48370-WHERE-TO-START!-Companion-Candidates

All any member has to say when vouching is, "I have seen _____ recently and am happy to confirm that a session took place."

The Member List in the drop-down under the Community tab beneath the ourhome2.net masthead to the above left can be used to seek screen names of guys/gals you're familiar with.

ONLY verified members can give vouches confirming recent in-the-flesh visits BCD, NOT from meet & greets or socials, NOT for people known only "online." Verified Companion vouches for other ladies may be considered at admin discretion IF the ladies have met/played/worked together.

Under some circumstances, vouches elsewhere may also be considered at admin discretion. PM management for further discussion.

ONLY Verified Companions may advertise outside of their initial Welcome Wagon introductions. ONLY Verified Hobbyists have access to the hidden details of reviews. ONLY the chief admin approves member status changes.

Gentlemen, you will STILL have to offer references and/or be screened for play dates by Companions, as H2 verification is for site purposes only and is NOT a substitute for any individual provider's comfort and safety requirements.

Please bear in mind that ALL staff is completely volunteer and has RW responsibilities, too, and many, MANY site validation requests are submitted daily and vouches must be confirmed, so verification may not happen immediately. Please be tolerant with delays.

Also, to STAY verified, as this is intended to be an active Hobby community, all members have to log in regularly and should occasionally contribute to the community by posting, and re-vouching may be necessary as time passes.

Happy Hobbying! -- FIH/staff