Regarding the gaming meet.
10 years ago
So, you're thinking of attending the meet, getting to know some local furs, do some gaming? Please keep a few things in mind.
~~~ BE RESPECTFUL ~~~
Of your surroundings, of other people, of yourself. Practice decent hygiene, clean up any messes you make, don't leave controllers and games all over the place. Don't make things awkward/uncomfortable for others if you can help it, respect personal space, if someone is unwilling to talk don't push them to do so. I want anyone who attends to feel welcome regardless of who/what you are, as long as you can be respectful too. Don't be too vulgar if you can help it
~~~ IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS... ~~~
Talk to me. If you have a problem with someone, bring it up to me. If it's a pressing matter, I'll address it. If it's a problem with someone else, let me know how serious it is. If it's a pressing matter, something dire, serious, I'll take care of it. But if it's a problem that can be solved by just ignoring someone and not taking something so seriously, please do so and don't turn it into something unnecessarily major. Nobody HAS to get along, as long as you're not going out of your way to be negative toward them. We're adults.
~~~ BUT PLEASE KEEP IN MIND ~~~
This is my home and my belongings. I like meeting new people and seeing everyone having fun, but it can get mentally taxing being around a big group. As much as I enjoy hosting something like this, I don't have the energy/attention to make it a personal experience for each person. You're welcome to play whatever you want, but I'm likely just going to wander around, playing whatever catches my interest. I appreciate the offer to play ___, but I'm not always in the mood for everything. I like seeing you have fun, but attending doesn't make me your friend by default. It's not my obligation to buy games specifically for your tastes, or provide food/drinks for you. A little drinking is fine, but don't get drunk and make it awkward for everyone (especially me). I'm not a dating service, I'm glad you met someone you like but I don't want to see you getting personal on my furniture (especially my bed). If you reach a point where you don't feel comfortable attending, possibly due to another attendee or some other issue, I'm sorry to hear that but I respect your choice.
~~~ IN CONCLUSION ~~~
If anything needs clarification, please let me know. I've kept this going almost ten years with minimal stress and drama, I'd rather not change that now.
~~~ BE RESPECTFUL ~~~
Of your surroundings, of other people, of yourself. Practice decent hygiene, clean up any messes you make, don't leave controllers and games all over the place. Don't make things awkward/uncomfortable for others if you can help it, respect personal space, if someone is unwilling to talk don't push them to do so. I want anyone who attends to feel welcome regardless of who/what you are, as long as you can be respectful too. Don't be too vulgar if you can help it
~~~ IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS... ~~~
Talk to me. If you have a problem with someone, bring it up to me. If it's a pressing matter, I'll address it. If it's a problem with someone else, let me know how serious it is. If it's a pressing matter, something dire, serious, I'll take care of it. But if it's a problem that can be solved by just ignoring someone and not taking something so seriously, please do so and don't turn it into something unnecessarily major. Nobody HAS to get along, as long as you're not going out of your way to be negative toward them. We're adults.
~~~ BUT PLEASE KEEP IN MIND ~~~
This is my home and my belongings. I like meeting new people and seeing everyone having fun, but it can get mentally taxing being around a big group. As much as I enjoy hosting something like this, I don't have the energy/attention to make it a personal experience for each person. You're welcome to play whatever you want, but I'm likely just going to wander around, playing whatever catches my interest. I appreciate the offer to play ___, but I'm not always in the mood for everything. I like seeing you have fun, but attending doesn't make me your friend by default. It's not my obligation to buy games specifically for your tastes, or provide food/drinks for you. A little drinking is fine, but don't get drunk and make it awkward for everyone (especially me). I'm not a dating service, I'm glad you met someone you like but I don't want to see you getting personal on my furniture (especially my bed). If you reach a point where you don't feel comfortable attending, possibly due to another attendee or some other issue, I'm sorry to hear that but I respect your choice.
~~~ IN CONCLUSION ~~~
If anything needs clarification, please let me know. I've kept this going almost ten years with minimal stress and drama, I'd rather not change that now.