Vetting
Checking whether a new rope partner is safe and suitable before tying with them, for example by asking for references and meeting first in public or with trusted people nearby.
Vetting is finding out whether someone is a good and safe person to tie with before you do. Anatomie Studio’s rope vocabulary suggests asking a new partner for references, admits this may sound excessive, and says it protects both the rigger and the person tied and is more common in rope communities than many people realize. Rope 365 (Ebi McKnotty) recommends checking references, meeting a new partner first in a public place or with trusted people nearby, choosing someone you trust to handle difficult moments, and arranging a safety call with someone who checks back after an agreed time. Anatomie Studio files it under safety basics.