Guidelines of this group (a work in progress):

1) We're all adults. Please treat everyone with respect. Disrespect of others will lead to removal from the group.
2) This is not a meat market so please don't treat it like one. Don't attend events just to hit on the men/women. (Some of you are so obvious that's the only reason why you're attending. It comes across as slimy and scares away members). Come with good intentions and if you meet someone and you both want to be more than friends, cool. But if you are told to take a hike, please respect that person's wishes. Stalking and/or harassment will lead to getting the boot from the group.
3) If you RSVP "yes" to attend an activity, please follow through. If something comes up, you get sick or whatever, please update your RSVP or call me. I will give everyone my cell number. Some people are notorious for RSVPing "yes" and not showing. If you become a habitual offender, I have no scruples about throwing you out. Sorry, but it gets annoying after awhile.
4) Illegal activity at our functions will not be tolerated. I don't want to be associated with drug addicts, thieves, prostitutes etc. I will not help you if the cops bust you.
5)Don't get drunk and act like an idiot, fight etc. I won't babysit people that don't know when to stop drinking.
6) Common sense but I have to say it?Be careful when you interact with people in the group. When someone joins this group, chances are I don't know them. Don't leave your valuables unattended, don't go somewhere alone with a member you don't know, don't give out personal info etc.
7) The organizer of this group is not responsible for unfortunate incidents that may be committed by others. If you attend an event, you acknowledge and accept that these risks exist and it is your responsibility alone to keep safe. Please see #6.
8) Feel free to post on the message board. I will not censor the material unless you post something illegal, a solicitation without my permission or something offensive to other members.
9) Leave your drama at home. I have my own life to deal with. I don't want to get involved in your emotional, employment or relationship issues. Please don't bring these problems to my events. That is what therapists are for.
10) Don't be shy! While I am the organizer of the group, it's success really depends upon you. When you come to an event for the first time, I will introduce you to everyone and make sure you feel welcome. After that it is up to you to mingle. Don't stand around and expect to be entertained. You will be disappointed.
11) Come to more than one event. You're not going to click with everyone at every event. You're bound to meet someone eventually that you would make great friends with. I've met some very nice and cool people through this group that I now call friends and with whom I hang out with outside of the group's events.
12) Don't be a miserable crank. I do my best to pick a decent venue, introduce you to others and get you involved in conversations. I don't make a cent off of this. I do this for the fun of meeting people and to help you meet people. If you don't like a venue, the crowd or whatever, feel free to leave. Just don't bring everyone else down with your negative attitude.
13) Constructive criticism is always welcome and appreciated. You can email me or tell me at an event.
14) If you cannot make an event and RSVP "no", please do not say "I'll be out of town" or anything that implies you will not be home. Some lowlife may recognize you, know where you live and try to rob your house, knowing you won't be there. Just say that you have other plans.
15) Positive people with a healthy sense of humor and that can laugh at themselves are who I want to join this group. I DON'T want you in my group if you are angry at the world because your life didn't turn out they way you planned. I'm sorry that you're not married, are divorced, don't have kids yet, aren't rich, have a lousy boss etc. I don't want to be around people that have a chip on their shoulder and always find something to be mad at. Life sucks sometimes, get over it.
16) You must be at least 24 yrs old to join this group. Listen, I'm getting old, cranky and don't have patience for immature BS. If you don't look old enough to me, I will ask you for ID. If you refuse to provide it, I'm tossing you from the group.
17) I don't pay the meetup fees so other meetup groups can recruit for their events. If you're an organizer of another meetup group and want to post one of your group's events on my message board, please ask me first. I may or may not ok it. My decision will be based on how much you attend, participate and contribute to my group's success. If you don't ask me first and post anyway, I will throw you out of the group. No more warnings.