[QUOTE=Sarag;3234688]I moved this to the Prickyard as not everyone will like what I have to say. To answer your question, yes this was an invite only event. We posted some funnies about it to poke fun in jest at the ones invited that didn't make it as it's always a good time and to spark interest for future events.
Various people host meet and greets and have their own criteria for who's included.
Now for the part some won't like.
Every host or hostess sets their own standards, criteria, parameters what have you. Some people will say a ho is a ho is a ho. Others will say there is a hierarchy amongst providers in the hobby. However you look at it there's a relatively clear distinction that I look at. Obviously some are in this business due to human trafficking (pimps) or drug use or some other reason that's kind of sad. They oftentimes are reckless with their own safety. Then you have your reputable providers that have established themselves as safe and as quality. They screen for their safety. They do not use illegal substances. They have a history of all positive reviews and the like. They are also known for playing safe. These ladies are the ones that I would consider.
Now the part many will really not like. And I only speak for a meet and greet that I am involved with.
For the guys included in the invites they too must have established them selves as safe and reputable and playing safe. Frankly guys who see streetwalkers or providers known to use (especially heroin, crack or meth), that come across on the board as degrading towards women or cheap, that don't play safe bragging of BBFS, that make fun of a providers appearance will never find themselves at one I have any control over. Seeing street walkers, known drug users or providers with other risky behavior such as known for offering or allowing BBFS could put all of our safety at risk. If those providers don't screen for their safety I'm not comfortable with their ability to be discreet and smart and not putting us at risk. You may be a great guy. Don't know, but unfortunately you have a history of seeing streetwalkers and for seeing Clarissa for example. Ironically, Clarissa was at the heart of a lot of heated discussing in June over the last meet and greet as she was an unknown, was reported as allowing BBFS, and started out as a streetwalker. Eventually I believe it came out that a bf or someone else came into play in a bad way but I can be mistaken. Anyhow guys that choose anonymity rather than allowing reputable providers do the necessary amt of screening to ensure their safety, or reckless behavior in their hobbling are a pass in my book.
Another thing I look at is your reputation in the hobby as far as have you possibly made an effort to get to know other mongers? There are quite a few of us that are almost in a circle of friends.
Now for the guys that weren't at the last one but at the first one, you may not have been invited this time as no fault of your own, but rather trying to get a variety of both male and female participants. Not all of the same guys nor all of the same providers were invited because variety is the spice of life. I also looked at the participants from the last one to see if the men took advantage of meeting the ladies as a meet and greet is a marketing tool for the ladies. It's nice to put a name to a face, but for the ladies it also will hopefully lead to future clients.
Also some of the ladies will include established clients that they know are safe and they are vouched for. Bottom line no one that isn't vouched for by a reputable Hobbyist or provider will make it in the door.
So by all means I am not trying to discourage anyone from seeing streetwalkers, drug users, or other ladies that may be a risk to herself, the hobbyist or others they meet. Those participating in a meet and greet depend on the discretion of the other participants and need to feel safe that no problems would arise from their participation. So those known to participate in risky hobbying are a pass for me.
I also tend to not invite someone that canceled last minute male or female without a plausible explanation that is wayed on a case by case basis. Frankly "I'm sick" is kind of a bullshit answer to me and if you don't make it after I put weeks and weeks of planning into something and you said that you were going to come up to even the day before, that's fine, just you won't be taking somebody else's space next time.
So in a very big nutshell I hope I answered your question.[/QUOTE]I appreciate your efforts to keep all of us safe.
KG1.