Real-person verification is a core standard because a smaller, higher-quality circle depends on accountability. If the final operational flow is still being built, describe verification as a membership standard rather than inventing unsupported steps.
What verification should prove
Verification should establish that a person is real, consistent, and willing to participate in a higher-trust environment. It should not become an excuse to demand unsafe documents, private banking details, or off-platform payments.
When refusal matters
A person may value privacy and still accept reasonable verification. Total refusal, combined with pressure for private access, is different. That combination should slow or end the conversation.