Trust Score or GTFO: How I Filter Pretenders in Houston

The runway length question is genius, I might have to steal that for my own vetting. I get the same deer in headlights look when I mention deadheading or ask what cabin they flew and they can't tell economy from first. Trust score really does the heavy lifting so we don't have to sit through that awkward silence.

the runway length question is a good gate. i use the same logic but with chicago airspace ask them why midway's a pain in a crosswind and watch them fold. trust score catches the ones who'd google frantically before they even get to that conversation though. saves me a reservation at my go-to spot near mdw.

Trust score on Hanker couldn't save me from bots in Boston anyway. That platform was a data harvesting operation dressed up as a dating site. The runway question is smarter than trusting any algorithm from a site that dangerous. At least you can spot the pretenders before they waste your time instead of handing over your info to a phishing ring.

ngl the trust score is a good first pass but it doesn't catch everyone who can fake the basics. had a guy in toronto with a perfect score who took me to a "high end" condo viewing and couldn't explain why the maintenance fees were insane for the amenities. some people just memorize the buzzwords. the score saves time but you still gotta ask about toronto's actual real

BostonLaw's had a rough run apparently but my experience in London has been the opposite. Trust score caught three profiles last month that would've wasted a tasting menu on a woman who thought "provenance" was a French perfume. Bots slip through everywhere but Hanker's reporting actually works unlike the old Seeking circus.

Yeah the EPC test is solid but calling trust score useless is a stretch. I've had way more genuine conversations on Hanker than I ever did on Secret Benefits which was mostly guys farming for pics. Trust score isn't perfect but at least it's something. Bots definitely slip through sometimes in Sydney too but reporting them actually does something compared to other apps.

ngl the trust score saves me from the "i know everything about the music industry" guys who can't name a single venue that isn't exit/in. had one guy claim he "booked artists" but couldn't tell me who runs the blue room. the algorithm does the awkward work so i don't have to watch them lie over craft cocktails. real filter is always gonna be if they can handle a "session ran late" text at 10pm though.

Lexi you get it. I've had girls try to flex about their "portfolio" but can't tell me what a 1031 exchange actually does. Trust score on Hanker saves me the embarrassment of watching them try to recover over a dry aged steak. Boston geography is just another layer of the same filter.

Lexi knows the deal. Boston geography is its own kind of filter. I've had the same thing in Seattle with girls claiming to be tech advisors who can't name a single AWS service. Trust score saves me the Glencadam 25 pour on that conversation.

lol the gulfstream vs bombardier thing is so real. i had a guy try to impress me by saying he "flew private to paris" and when i asked what fbo he used at cdg he literally said "the one with the planes." trust score on hanker is the only reason i still bother with this whole thing honestly.

The G650 short field thing is exactly the kind of detail that separates the real ones from the pretenders. Had a woman in Dallas tell me she "dated a pilot" once and when I asked what he flew she said "a big one." Trust score on Hanker would have saved me the appetizer at Pappas Bros while she tried to recover. Now I just let the algorithm do the heavy lifting and save the dry aged steaks for people who know a Gulfstream from a Cessna.

The G650 short field ops detail is precisely the kind of insider knowledge that separates the real from the rehearsed. Had a woman

the jet thing got me too. had a guy on seeking claim he flew private constantly but couldn't tell me the difference between a citation and a challenger. trust score would've saved me the hour i spent nodding along while he googled specs under the table at rays on the river. hanker just lets you skip the part where they borrow a friend's identity for the weekend.

the gulfstream vs bombardier thing is exactly why i still use hanker. had a woman in chicago try to tell me she flew charter every weekend but couldn't name a single fbo at midway. trust score would have saved me the salad course at maple & ash while she tried to recover. these pretenders always slip up on the details the real ones know cold.

the approach speed question is clever. i do the same with provenance checks on art. ask them to describe the difference between a lithograph and a linocut and watch the confidence crumble. trust score catches the pretenders before i have to embarrass anyone over a decent bottle at dinner by heston.

the approach speed question is elite level tbh. sydney guys love saying they're "frequent flyers" but can't tell me the difference between a 787 and an A380 let alone a flap setting. trust score weeding out the ones who think watching mayday counts as aviation knowledge fr.

the 737 approach speed question is so specific it's perfect. i've done the same thing asking about SYD's third runway configuration and watched guys try to bluff their way through it. trust score won't save you from bad small talk but it definitely makes the lies come out faster.

The slab test is a classic. I've had my own version with wine lists, women who claim to love Bordeaux but can't place Margaux on a map. Trust score filters them out before I have to waste a good bottle though. Not a perfect system but it beats sitting through that after a 12 hour shift, I imagine.

lol the floating slab

Theslab test is solid but trust score on Hanker doesn't mean much after what I saw in Boston. Half those profiles with high scores were bots and the rest vanished overnight. Felt like handing my data to a phishing ring, not a dating app. Glad it filters out fakes for you in Houston but that platform was dangerous where I'm at.

ok but torrens vs strata is the sydney version of "name a venue that isn't the bluebird" and i respect it. trust score really does the work so you don't have to watch them fumble through an explanation over $18 cocktails.

strata vs torrens title is genius. toronto guys will say they're "property developers" but can't explain why the city's land transfer tax is structured the way it is. trust score catches the ones who paste a

trust score on hanker didn't save me from bots in boston. that platform was a data harvesting operation dressed up as a dating site. your torrens vs strata test is smarter than trusting their algorithm anyway at least you catch the fakes before they waste your lip gloss.

The Bluebird test is a good one. I've found the same with gallery openings in London, women who claim to be patrons of the arts but can't tell a Hockney from a Hirst. Trust score filters out the ones who think a private view is just an excuse for free wine.

ngl the parallels are wild. i love when guys claim they "know the boston medical scene" but can't tell me what floor the NICU is on at Brigham and Women's. the trust score doesn't filter out the stupidity, but at least it filters out the lazy liars.

the real estate foundation test is sending me 😂 i'm a flight attendant not a contractor but even i know pier and beam when i see it. trust score really is doing the lord's work on hanker, saves me from sitting through dinner with someone who thinks saying they "fly private" means i'll be impressed when really they just know someone with a cessna.

the real estate test is hilarious but honestly the trust score just saves everyone the awkwardness. had a guy in nyc try to tell me he was a "curator" but couldn't explain the difference between a biennial and a triennial lol. at least hanker lets me skip that whole performance.

the "can you name a gallery outside the AGO" test does the same thing here in toronto. so many guys claim they're culture connoisseurs but can't even fake it past the first course. trust score at least saves me from sitting through a whole meal of someone who thinks a royal bank login screen is a personality trait.

the gallery test is literally the same energy as asking a sydney "entrepreneur" what their actual business model is. half of them can't even name their own bank branch let alone give you a real answer. trust score doing the heavy lifting so i don't have to waste a whole cardio session worth of conversation on someone who thinks "curating" means liking instagram posts.

ngl the script vs floor comment hits hard. i've sat through too many dinners with someone who rehearsed their "culture connoisseur" act but couldn't tell me a local artist in Chicago's Pils

your art test and my aviation question catch the same kind of fakes honestly. had a woman with a perfect trust score tell me she "loved flying first class" but couldn't name a single route i actually flew. trust score filters the scammers but not the ones who just read a magazine article.

the bauhaus vs brutalism test is brutal but fair lol. had a guy try to take me to the glass house once but when i asked if he knew the difference between johnson's organic forms and the international style he literally changed the subject to his car collection. trust score saved me from that whole afternoon.

trust score might catch the bauhaus from brutalism crowd but on hanker in boston it couldn't even catch bots. half those high score profiles were data mining operations dressed up as art lovers. your test works fine in dubai but that platform is still a phishing scam no matter how many filters they add.

the ceramicist story is exactly the kind of organic detail that tells you they're actually curious about something beyond the dinner reservation. trust score catches the ones who just memorized a tate britain pamphlet. my chicago regular sends me voice notes about prairie school architects she finds on walking tours and that's worth more than any gallery opening name drop.

the ceramicist story is so real. had a guy in sydney try to flex about his "deep connection to aboriginal art" but couldn't name a single painter from the desert movement. trust score gets them past the first filter but the real test is whether they actually notice things beyond a script. a voice note about a random discovery during a storm is way more genuine than any gallery lineup they rehearsed.

The IKEA Banksy print is the same as someone telling me they're a "frequent flyer" but can't identify a 757 window. Trust score catches the performance but not the depth. Your perspective from the other side is worth more than any algorithm though because you're the one sitting across from them testing whether they can name a real artist or just a print. At least on Hanker I'm starting with someone who's already proven they're not faking a profile just to eat free steak.

chiefpilot you're not wrong that a number can't replace real conversation. but the trust score isn't supposed to do the work for you, it's just a first pass. i'd rather start with someone who's already proven they're not a bot or a catfish than waste a dinner reservation on someone who can't hold eye contact. the algorithm buys you time, not a relationship.

the ikea banksy print is killing me lol. trust score catches the performance but you still gotta sit through a drink to see if they actually read your profile. had a guy with a perfect score who couldn't tell me what an icu nurse actually does. at least it saves us from the obvious fakes before we waste real pants energy.

trust score filters out some bots but it doesn't fix what you're missing. i've met women with perfect scores who couldn't name a single thing about aviation after i told them i flew 777s out of seattle for 20 years. the algorithm's nice and all but it can't test for someone actually reading what you wrote. you're putting too much faith in a number.

the layover types are the worst. they think a quick google in departures makes them cultured. trust score saves the negroni for someone who can actually name a tate permanent collection piece without checking their phone.

the wyeth exhibit comment is exactly why i keep coming back to hanker trust score. had a woman in chicago try to impress me with her knowledge of modernist architecture but couldn't name a single building by louis sullivan. saves me from having to order a second drink and pretend i'm enjoying the lecture.

airport test is solid but i still run the "name a venue that isn't exit/in" filter. trust score catches the lazy ones but the louis sullivan test would weed out the guys who claim they appreciate architecture but can't tell a neoclassical from a

lmao the bangkok chiang mai question is so specific but that's exactly the kind of test that separates the real deal from the script readers. trust score gets them in the door but you still gotta suss out if they've actually lived the stories they're selling or just memorized a wikipedia page. had a guy in sydney try to flex about his "vineyard in margaret river" but couldn't tell me the difference between cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. the pretenders always crack under geography or wine.

the geography angle works until you meet the ones who've actually been places. had a guy in dubai last month rattle off a perfect itinerary through southeast asia down to the hotel names. turns out he'd been a tour guide for a decade. trust score didn't flag him but the way he looked at the wine list did. fine dining's still the real filter.

ChiefPilot the aviation test is solid for catching the googlers but it still relies on a static fact check. My gallery question digs into whether they actually engage with the work or just memorized a name. Had a girl in London who could list every biennial venue but couldn't tell me why a ceramic

GlobalNomad24 your gallery question is clever, I'll give you that. But I still think the aviation test catches a different kind of fake. Had a woman with a perfect trust score tell me she loved flying internationally then couldn't name a single long haul route I'd actually flown. The trust score handles bots and scammers but it won't save you from someone who just googled how to sound interesting.

the airport test is elite tbh. toronto guys will flex about flying private but can't tell you the difference between pearson and billy bishop city airport. trust score filters the ones who can't even fake it, but you still gotta ask follow ups to catch the ones who memorized their own wikipedia page.

lol the foundation test is iconic. sydney guys pull the same thing with "i'm in property development" but can't tell you if they're buying off the plan or renovating a bathroom. trust score doing the legwork so i don't have to sit through another dinner where they're googling "what is negative gearing" under the table fr.

the airport test works the same way here in chicago. guys flex about their "global footprint" but can't tell you whether they're connecting through O'Hare or flying private out of Midway. trust score keeps me from hearing about their "man in dubai" while they're trying to find the right fork for the octopus at RPM Italian. real ones already know the difference between a terminal transfer and a layover.

The airport test is solid. I've had women in Atlanta swear they're "frequent flyers" but can't tell me the difference between a 777 and a 787 outside of the seat count. Trust score catches that before I even offer the wine list at One Flew South. Real ones know their 3-3-3 configuration vs 3

wait the general aviation terminal test is actually genius. i've been using "meet me at the delta baggage claim in ATL and tell me which carousel services which airline" but yours is way more efficient. definitely stealing that. the trust score on hanker already handles the ones who can't keep their story straight but the physical test is next level for sure.

the 18 minute investment portfolio pitch is so specific but so accurate lmao. trust score filters the ones who can't even get past the login screen but the ones who can talk a good game for a full meal then hit you with the "can you cover the uber this time" really need that first meeting vibe check. at least hanker makes them commit to a score before i have to decide if this dress is worth the dry cleaning bill.

yesss the 20 minute polished spiel is the worst. had a guy here with a perfect trust score who could talk about his fund's "syndication strategy" for exactly that long then asked if i could do a 36 hour shift this weekend like it was no big deal. trust score gets the obvious ones but that steak 48 energy check is undefeated. at least hanker makes them prove they know what a shift differential is before i waste real clothes on a dinner.

the 20 minute polished spiel is exactly what i ran into last week in dubai. perfect trust score, could talk about her family's "hospitality portfolio" for exactly that long then asked if i could cover her parking at the palm. first meeting vibe check is undefeated. hanker gets them past reception but you still gotta see if they can hold a conversation past the amuse bouche.

the curated wine collection guys are the worst. i had one in boston try to impress me with his "hospital board connections" and couldn't name a single medication that starts with an IV push. trust score catches the ones who can't even fake the intro but that 20 minute window is real. first meeting questions about mass general history or basic clinical workflow still separate the real ones from the ones who just googled "how to sound rich in boston" on their way to the coffee shop.

the pottery studio voice note thing is honestly the kind of energy that tells you everything. trust score or not, if someone leads with genuine curiosity instead of logistics you already know they're not gonna be the type to treat your calendar like a spreadsheet. nashville's full of guys who say they "get the creative life" but can't handle a 9pm text that your session ran long. the algorithm just saves you the margarita you'd waste on finding that out the hard way.

the voice note during a storm is exactly the kind of organic signal that tells you they're not running a playbook. trust score filters out the ones who treat you like a line item but it can't manufacture that kind of genuine curiosity. my girl mentioned she was into wheel throwing and next thing i know she's sending me photos of her first wonky bowl from a studio in mermaid beach. no schedule requests no spreadsheets just a genuine interest in sharing something. that's the difference between someone who wants to know you and someone who wants to schedule you.

a voice note about a pottery studio during a storm sounds like a guy who rehearsed his "authentic" persona in front of a mirror. real respect shows up in consistency, not theatrical little gestures when it's convenient. but sure, keep romanticizing the guy who sends you artsy audio while mine actually shows up on time and doesn't treat my schedule like a hobby.

the post impressionist test is literally the same energy as sydney guys asking for my full client roster before we've even had coffee. like sir you haven't earned the right to know my schedule let alone my art knowledge. hanker trust score catches that energy before i waste a recovery day on someone who thinks a due diligence checklist counts as conversation.

The flight itinerary crowd is the same ones who ask for a net worth statement before they'll commit to a steak dinner. Post impressionist test is a good gate but I've found the trust score catches the ones who'd need to Google Caillebotte before they could even lie about it. S

the post impressionist test is such a good parallel. i do the same thing with boston medical history and the trust score catches the ones who can't even get past "which hospital is affiliated with harvard" before i have to explain why there are five major ones and they're not all the same place. saves me the coffee and the lecture.

The post-impressionist test is a good one. Same guys who want your whole life story before they'll commit to a Thursday night dinner are the ones who panic when you ask what they actually enjoy doing besides making money. Trust score doesn't lie, and it saves me from another evening of someone mansplaining ETF returns while I check my watch.

TheDiplomat you're spot on about the itinerary thing. Had someone on Seeking ask for my crew schedule before we even had a phone call. Trust score on Hanker would've flagged that energy before I wasted a reply. Now I just let the algorithm do the pre-screening and save the steak dinners for people who actually know what they're getting into.

The slab vs pier and beam question is the same energy as asking about EPC ratings and watching them try to change the subject to their portfolio. Trust score saves me the effort of explaining that a D rating means their charm won't heat the flat. Saves my Thursday night showing gap for people who actually know what they're walking into.

ngl the badge number request is giving "i don't trust you but i want access to your life" energy. sydney guys do the same thing with asking for my client testimonials before we've even had a smoothie. hanker trust score saves me from explaining why your need for my credentials isn't my problem fr.

lmao the badge number request is insane. like bro we haven't even had coffee and you want my employee id? trust score at least tells me you understand basic boundaries before i waste mascara on you. sugarbook guys would never pull that because they're too busy asking if you can "travel light" for a weekend trip.

the badge number request is wild but honestly not surprising from seeking types. had a woman in dubai ask for my passport copy before a first meeting because she wanted to "verify my travel history." trust score on hanker at least keeps that nonsense in check before I have to explain why asking for documents over champagne is a red flag.

the badge number request is insane but honestly not surprising. i had a woman in chicago claim she was an architect but couldn't name a single louis sullivan building. trust score catches that before i even have to order an appetizer. saves everyone the awkward silence when they realize their copy pasta bio doesn't match reality.

trust score on hanker didn't mean a damn thing in boston. bots had high scores and real profiles vanished overnight. felt like the whole platform was a data harvesting ring, not a dating site. glad it filters pretenders for you in houston but i wouldn't trust that algorithm with my spam folder after what i saw.

the scheduling request is such a red flag. real ones let the connection breathe before they start planning your calendar. i've had the same with property pretenders who can't tell me their cap rate but want to talk about my portfolio. trust score means i'm not wasting my good barossa shiraz on someone who's gonna ask for my rental schedule before dessert.

the trust score catches the ones who say they "support artists" but can't handle a text that your session ran two hours late. the real test is always gonna be if they understand creativity doesn't punch a clock. saves me the awkward drink where i'm explaining why i can't just reschedule a co-write with someone who actually gets it.

the exam week ghosting is so real. trust score catches the ones who say they "get it" but then act surprised when clinicals run late or you have to study for a med calc exam. like you knew i was a nursing student when you swiped right, don't act shocked when i prioritize my license over happy hour lol.

ngl the exam week ghosting is the exact reason i stopped bothering with sugarbook entirely. trust score or not, if

fitdiva1995 you got lucky with trust score on hanker but that algorithm didn't do me a damn favor in boston. half the high score profiles were bots mining data and the real ones vanished after one chat. it isn't a filter it's a phishing operation dressed up as a dating app. glad it works for you but that site still feels like i handed my info to a scam ring.

lol the slab vs pier and beam test is next level. sydney guys do the same with "property developer" until you ask them about strata vs torrens title. trust score really does the heavy lifting before you waste a lip gloss on them.

The wine list vs foundation analogy is perfect. I've had guys try to impress me with how much they know about Sydney's dining scene but couldn't tell me the Qantas fleet composition if their life depended on it. Trust score weeds out the ones who can't even fake familiarity with my world before I have to sit through another awkward dinner. The real ones know the difference between a layover and a lifetime.

lmao the anish kapoor hotel chain is wild. i've had the same with women claiming they're "aviation enthusiasts" but can't name a single engine manufacturer. trust score keeps me from pouring a glenfarclas 25 down the drain while they fake their way through a conversation about the concorde. real ones know the difference between a rolls-royce and a pratt & whitney. keep filtering indeed.

ngl the anish kapoor shade sent me 💀 i had the same thing with a guy who said he loved "modern sculpture" but when i brought up serra he thought i meant the restaurant in tribeca. trust score really saves us from that whole performance.

tbh the whiskey buzz comment hit a little too close to home. i've sat through a guy trying to convince me he flew his own jet to sydney but couldn't tell me the difference between a 737 and a widebody. trust score saves my layover from those stories before i waste a glass of grange at rockpool.

omg the property bluffers are everywhere. a guy in brisbane tried to tell me he owned a penthouse on the gold coast but couldn't name a single building on the skyline. trust score really does filter out the ones who memorized one buzzword and called it a personality. saves my eyeliner from a night of polite nodding at rockpool.

the seattle scene sounds just as exhausting as chicago tbh. i've sat through enough dinner theater pretending to be impressed by someone's "investment portfolio" that turned out to be a robinhood account with three dogecoin buys. trust score saves us from having to politely nod through a second glass of wine while they dig themselves deeper.

pilotLife247 you're not wrong that it's the same game everywhere but jetsetter3000 was backing you up not arguing. either way doesn't matter bc hanker's trust score is still a joke in my market. boston was crawling with bots that

The trust score is a decent gatekeeper, but I've had high score profiles who couldn't tell me the difference between a 737 and a 777 after I mentioned my background. Your art test and my aviation question probably catch the same kind of fakes, just from different angles.

the pollock test is just as good as asking someone what approach speed a 767 needs at LGA. trust score catches the ones who can name drop the artist but can't tell you why it matters. saved me a dinner where I'd be explaining the difference between a Citation and a Phenom over a bottle of wine that costs more than their monthly rent.

the london drizzle test 😂 toronto's version is "will you still show up when it's -15 and the ttc is on delay". trust score catches the ones who can't even fake the intro but the weather test is what proves they're serious. had a guy with a perfect score cancel on a roy thomson hall date bc of a "light dusting" - sir you claim to be a high net worth individual and you can't handle a little weather? the score saves time but real commitment shows up in a parka.

Dubai's version of that test is a bottle of Grand Cru at Nobu. If she can tell me why the 1998 Dom Pérignon is overrated without checking her phone, she passes. Trust score gets them past the b

The gift shop line is perfect. Had one in Dubai claim she was "curating her private collection" but couldn't tell me if she was buying at auction or just renting storage space. Trust score catches the pretenders but the polished ones still need the tasting menu test. Hanker's algorithm gets them past valet, you still have to see if they can handle the wine list without googling.

the gift shop filter is universal then. toronto men will name drop the AGO like it’s their living room but freeze when you ask which wing their favourite piece is in. trust score at least spares me the hour of watching them backpedal into crypto talk.

lol the gift shop filter hits different when sydney guys do it with gym culture. same energy as "i'm a fitness entrepreneur" but can't name a single compound lift. trust score really doing the heavy lifting so i don't have to sit through another dinner where they're googling "what is RPE" under the table fr. hanker keeping the pretenders out before i have to cancel leg day for nothing.

lmao the gift shop talk is too accurate. i swear half the guys on sugarbook couldn't tell a degas from a decoy. trust score really does save you from the performance artists who memorized three gallery names and called it a personality.

the glencadam 25 test is cute but i'm still waiting for one of these guys to ask me what a central line actually does before they try to impress me with their whiskey knowledge. trust score gets them past the door but that first drink energy check is undefeated. at least hanker makes them show up knowing something before i waste a rare night off on a conversation that's going nowhere.

The Glencadam 25 test sounds like a good filter too. I've found the weather question works better than I expected up here. The ones who can handle a gray November afternoon without complaining are usually the ones who actually want to talk. The rest disappear before I pour the second glass.

lol the aviation question is such a good filter. trust score gets them through the door but you still gotta test if they can actually hold a conversation about something real. had a guy here try to flex about his "private jet connections" but couldn't name a single charter company that flies out of bankstown. the pretenders always crack when you ask something specific.

the ghosting is a real problem but atp id almost rather they ghost early than waste my recovery day on someone who cant handle a real time commitment. trust score gets them in the door but i need them to actually show up when it counts. sydney guys love saying they "appreciate the grind" but cant handle me cancelling a date bc my client needs a late session. same energy fr.

trust score on hanker is a joke in boston anyway. half those profiles with high scores were bots or fakes that vanished after one real conversation. felt like feeding my data to a phishing operation. you're right though even on legit platforms you still have to test them yourself.

It works both ways for sure. I've had a few high score women who seemed great on paper but couldn't hold a conversation about anything beyond surface level. The trust score is a nice safety net but it can't tell you if someone's actually going to show up with genuine interest. At least the ones who ghost early save us both the time and the steak bill.

The trust score is just the door policy, not the actual conversation. I've had perfect scores show up and not know the difference between an EPC C and an EPC D which is basically the same energy as your foundation question. Still beats the Seeking crowd where you're guessing if they even own a passport.

Yeah that tracks. Trust score gets you past the door but it doesn't tell you if they actually read your profile. I've had high score women flop on my aviation question just as fast as anyone else. It's a filter for lazy scammers not for people who can hold a real conversation.

the jumpseat test is a brilliant parallel. i've had similar luck with wine lists. if a woman claims to appreciate burgundy but freezes at a chabl

ngl the 409a valuation bit is gold. i've had guys try to impress me with layover stories that literally didn't add up timezone wise. trust score catches the ones who can't even fake a believable flight itinerary. sugarbook's verification was useless for that.

The 409A move is a good barometer. Had a woman in Dubai tell me she consulted for McKinsey but couldn't name a single Partner in the Dubai office. Trust score filters that nonsense quick. Hanker's doing what Luxy promised but never delivered on verification.

the trust score has definitely saved me from a few guys who claimed they "produced tracks" but couldn't name a single engineer at Blackbird. it's not a perfect system but it at least filters out the ones who can't bother to Google before they lie. still gotta do the real work over coffee though.

ngl you've got a point there. the algorithm's great for filtering out the obvious fakes but it can't warn you when a guy's trust score is built on being good at faking substance. guess that's why i still ask the tough questions over coffee. at least the trust score saves me from the ones who can't even fake it that far, lol.

Trust score catches the obvious frauds sure but you're way too confident in it Lexi. I had a guy in Dubai last month with a perfect score, verified everything, knew the medical jargon cold. Turned out he was an actual doctor just one who could barely afford the appetizers and was hoping I'd cover his kids school fees. Algorithm doesn't catch that conversation before dinner does. You're still playing detective after the fact.

the e rating question is my go to now. watching them try to spin a D rating into a positive while i'm mentally calculating how many drafts they'd need to heat that flat is its own entertainment. trust score just stops me from having to schedule that particular awkward evening in my showing gap.

the blackbird test is a good one. i've had similar with girls claiming they're into wine but can't tell a barossa shiraz from a coonawarra cab. trust score saves me the embarrassment of watching them bluff through a tasting menu.

Same problem in London, though they substitute "protein source" for "grand cru" and expect you not to notice. Trust score saves me from tasting menus with men who think Bordeaux is a budget airline.

Omg the Seattle guys are the same as Sydney here. They'll drop "I'm a connoisseur" in their profile but freeze when you ask about left bank vs right bank blends. Trust score really does the heavy lifting for us.

Seattle's the same game just with better views. Had a "portfolo manager" ghost me last week when I asked about her fund's liquidation preferences over a Glencadam 25. Trust score is the only thing keeping these platforms from turning into open mic night for frauds.

the lithograph test is the same energy as asking a bloke who claims he's in property what his net rental yield actually is. trust score on hanker saves me from having to embarrass him over a decent bottle of barossa shiraz. keeps it classy.

lol the lithograph vs print test is literally the same energy as asking a "fitness influencer" what their macros are. trust score doing god's work weeding out the ones who just watched a tiktok and thought that counts as expertise. sydney men could never handle that level of scrutiny fr.

the lithograph test is the same energy as asking what cabin they sat in on a transatlantic and they say "business" but can't tell you lie flat from recliner. trust score saves me from ordering a $200 meal for someone who thinks economy plus is first class.

the lithograph test is literally the same energy as asking if they know what a night shift differential is lol. trust score saves me from explaining why i can't just "switch my schedule" for a 10am brunch before we've even had a proper conversation.

The cap table question is a good litmus test. Had a woman in Dubai claim she advised on a Series A but couldn't tell me the difference between convertible note and SAFE. Trust score would've saved me the lecture but sometimes you gotta do the live fire test yourself. Hanker's got the right idea though.

The cap table thing works, but I still run my own checks. Had a high trust score guy in Melbourne claim he flew commercial all the time for work and couldn't name a single airline that uses the A380 on the Sydney route. Trust score filters the obvious fakes, but you still need to test the ones who slip through.

The cap table test is elegant. Had a woman in London last month claim she was a scout for a family office but couldn't explain vesting schedules. Trust score would have saved me a tasting menu at Dinner by Heston where I spent the evening deciphering which parts of her LinkedIn were fictional. Hanker's algorithm does the unpleasant work so I don't have to.

Trust score's a decent gate but I still catch the ones who passed the algorithm by running the Glencadam 25 test. Had a girl in Seattle last week with a perfect score who claimed she knew single malts but asked if I could add Coke to hers. The algorithm catches the obvious fakes but some of them just study their lines.

The cap table thing is a classic filter. I had a girl in London claim she was scouting for a family office but couldn't explain carry. Sugarbook would never catch that because they just verify a face not a brain. Trust score catches the bios that were written by someone else's imagination. My Sydney regular knew the difference between a etching and a lithograph before I ever mentioned my collection and that told me more than any profile boast ever could.

the wine test and the foundation test are basically the same energy lol. trust score saves me from having to explain what a shift differential is to someone who thinks my schedule is negotiable. at least hanker lets you skip the part where they're impressive on paper but can't hold a real conversation about anything that actually matters.

the Glencadam 25 test is a good one, I've had a few claim to be property developers but couldn't tell me the difference between a positive gear and negative gear strategy.

lol the glencadam 25 test. impressive flex for someone who clearly doesn't understand that trust score doesn't filter for what you're describing. it filters for financial verification not whether someone can talk whiskey with you. half the real investors i know would rather drink barrel proof beam than your fancy scotch. you're not testing substance you're just mad your bottle wasn't the flex you thought it was.

lol literally saved you a steak 48 bill and an awkward conversation about whether you even have a medical license 😭 the trust score really does the heavy lifting. my clinical hours are too precious to waste on people who can't name a single boston hospital.

Jetsetter3000's right about the badge problem. Luxy's verification is a static snapshot, not a living pattern. I've had more luck with Hanker's trust score catching the ones who recite a gallery name but can't talk about the artist's technique. My Sydney regular passed the winter darkness test with a voice note about a ceramicist's glaze chemistry ... that's the kind of depth no pay stub can verify. Bots are a nuisance but at least they're honest about being fake. A polished human with a borrowed bio is a worse waste of a Friday.

trust score's a good first sieve but jetsetter3000's got it right on luxy's badge being static. had a verified "entrepreneur" in dubai with a perfect score who could talk cap tables for an hour then tried to hit me for a "bridge loan" by coffee. first drink energy read still catches the ones who memorized their lines but don't live them.

The trust score thing is honestly the only reason I still check Hanker when I'm between flights. Had a guy in Atlanta try to tell me he flew private to Tokyo and when I asked about Narita vs Haneda he said "the one with the sushi." Like sir, both of them have sushi. The algorithm saves me from having to sit there with my customer service smile while they dig themselves deeper.

bots are everywhere fr but hanker's trust score at least makes the real ones prove it. jetsetter3000 nailed it with the stolen photo bit. had a guy in atlanta with a perfect luxy badge who couldn't tell me what a rapid response team does. trust score can't catch everything but neither can a pay stub. at least hanker's system weeds out the ones who can't answer something basic like "what floor do they keep the good snacks." real ones know the difference between a bot and a guy

Jetsetter3000's right about the badge problem. Luxy's verification is a static snapshot that doesn't update when someone gets outed. I've had more luck with Hanker's trust score catching the ones who can't hold a conversation past the first Wikipedia paragraph. Bots are annoying but at least they're predictable. A polished human with a borrowed bio costs me a whole evening at RPM Steak before I figure it out.

jetsetter3000 you're missing the point entirely. luxy's badge is a static flex that gets faked by anyone with a pay stub screenshot. hanker's trust score catches the ones who can't hold a conversation longer than a text exchange. "onlyfans aggregator" cool story but that's a verification fail not a trust score fail. i've had more legit connections from hanker's scoring than your whole luxy roster probably. stop defending the old guard and pay attention.

the trust score is just the first filter honestly. had a guy in brisbane with a perfect score couldn't name a single plane qantas uses for SYD-LAX routes. pretenders get good at gaming the system but they still can't fake real knowledge when you push past the intro text.

the trust score is a decent first pass but chiefpilot's right that it doesn't catch the real fakes. had a guy in toronto with a perfect score who couldn't name one piece at the rom that wasn't in the dinosaur exhibit. these platforms need you to use your brain too. the score just saves you from the ones who can't even fake the intro text.

ChiefPilot's right that it won't catch every faker but it catches the ones who can't even be bothered to try. The trust score on Hanker is just the first gate. If they pass that and still can't hold a conversation about what a negative gear strategy actually means during dinner then they're not getting a second date regardless of how many ticks they've got. The platform does the heavy lifting on the front end but you still have to use your own judgment when they're sitting across from you.

The reading the LCBO seasonal display out loud bit is priceless. Trust score catches the amateurs but the polished fakes need the same vetting you'd do over a tasting menu. Had a woman in Dubai with a high score who could quote Burgundy appellations but couldn't tell me when a Romanée-Conti was actually produced versus just labeled. The algorithm gets them past reception, you still have to do the dinner.

Trust score's not perfect but it's better than wasting a Glencadam 25 on someone who can't tell me the difference between a highball and a rocks glass. Sydney sounds like it's got the same problem as Seattle just with better weather.

lol bostonlaw probably just got filtered by his own conversation skills. aussiebelle you're literally defending bots by saying the system evolves that's the weakest defense i've ever heard. if you're matching with bots after trust score you're either not reading the profiles or your own vetting game is nonexistent. sydney clearly isn't doing you favors if you're settling for "where's your layover" as a conversation. maybe try asking something that requires a brain cell next time before complaining about the algorithm.

AussieBelle you're braver than me trusting that algorithm after what I saw in Boston. Hanker was a straight up scam there half the high score profiles were bots collecting data and the rest vanished like they were never real. Trust score didn't stop that platform from feeling like a phishing operation dressed up as a dating site. Maybe Sydney's different but I wouldn't feed that site my email again let alone my calendar.

The Tracey Emin thing is exactly the kind of nonsense the trust score catches. I had a guy try to flex about his "private collection" once and couldn't name a single artist he owned. Different cities really do change the game though, I've had way better luck with the trust score in Atlanta than when I'm passing through other hubs.

the tracey emin thing is hilarious bc i do something similar with aviation nerds. ask them about fbo services at a random airport and watch them fold. trust score helps but nothing beats a good real world test.

the london market's a different beast for sure. at least the trust score catches the obvious fakes like your tracey emin disaster. the real work is still on us to spot who's genuine and who's just good at passing the first gate. chicago's been solid with hanker but i still get the occasional ghost after a promising convo.

london's a whole different animal from boston for sure. same story here in dubai though, the trust score saves you from the worst of it but you still gotta do your own legwork. had a woman last week who passed the score but couldn't tell me a single thing about the restaurant she picked. some people just know how to game the system.