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[Corporal]

I've never been to one, so some of you who have, may feel obligated at this point to tell me that until I do go, I can't comment on them. (To this I say: even though I've never had an STD, I nevertheless feel fully within my rights to question the pleasantness of the experience).

Admittedly, the main thing that prevents me from attending an ESL get together is the inconvenience. Seoul is a long way to travel; I would have a husband and baby in tow, and from what I've read, these things are not exactly family oriented. Which is fine; that's as it should be, since the majority of us are singles--but, it just makes it that much less likely that I can join in.

That said, a huge factor in my distaste for get togethers is the recent trend that has arisen of shoving your camera in someone's face and then plastering the pics all over the internet--one can assume in at least some cases without the knowledge or consent of the people in the picture.

Also recently (again from an outsider's perspective, mind you) it would seem that a lot of negative experiences have come out of or been directly related to these gatherings. I could give examples, but I'm sure you can think of your own.

All of which begs the question: Are these get-togethers really a positive, harmless, fun-filled way of getting to know people from the boards, or are they potentially hurtful, essentially superficial (hi I'm so and so, nice to talk to you, ok next) situations from whence a lot of misunderstanding and miscommunication can arise? I'm not answering my own question, as I don't know the answer.

Talk amongst yourselves.

[kylehawkins2000]

If you're camera shy don't go. I don't see what the big deal with having your pic on the net is anyway. Are you in some kind of witness protection program? Are you paranoid that you will attract stalkers?

I have never attended becuase I've always had other plans or somthing has come up. If I am ever free and bored while one is going on maybe I'll join. It's not that high on my list of things to do however.

[crazylemongirl]

The reason I first went to a get together was because I was new in korea, hardly new anyone and was stuck at a school with people who couldn't speak english. So I went along, and made a few contacts out of it. For an isloated newbie, that gathering probably contributed to me be able to hack it in korea.

As for the photo thing, part of me gets jittery. But to be honest I've had videos and photos of me doing stupid things plastered in far more public forums than daves. I do think that people should probably ask permission before posting your pic (that clearly identifies you) up, just as a matter of politness more than anything.

As for the family friendly ones, we tried to organise a picnic but it kind of died. Maybe we could try again when things get warmer.

CLG

[ratslash]

defo. if someone is going to post your picture on dave's they should ask permission and let a mod know that they have asked permission too or a mod should delete the foto.

[Ilsanman]

I'm ignorant. Someone please educate me.

Who is taking these pictures? Also, where are they?

[lush72]

Wasn�t one of the people in the last set of pics ATTACKED over his appearance? Like that�s necessary.

Also didn�t he alter his sig to state that he emphatically did not consent to having his picture posted?

In this case the picture should have been removed immediately, if not by the OP then by one of the mods. There was no excuse for what happened.

Edit: E-4 can you explain what you wish to convey with your "Location" line? Specifically can you let me know what the language �silly rabbit, d1cks are for chicks� is supposed to mean? Are you a homophobe? Or is there some other meaning here?
Or possibly just a way to show how the filter can be circumvented?
Now I know that I can write ANYTHING in my location line I'm going to change my "Location" line to "*beep* off cocksuckers"!

[Corporal]

[Tiger Beer]

[panthermodern]

I must admit that I can understand Corporal's point.

I, personally, did not want my photo on the internet and it was posted.

I am uncomfortable with my hideous visage.

However, I asked the poster to remove it and they did.

So, I see the point as a bit, well, pointless.

I have not seen anyone being photographed against their will, so, I don't really understand the problem of photos.

I assure Corporal that their is no papazazii. (sp?)

So long as the photographer get permission to post the photo in question before posting it from the photographed when they are capible of making an informed decission there really is no problem.

[Ody]

nice post tigerbeer.
i fall into several categories of people you mention. i have met with posters before gatherings for quiet a dinner with family AND gone out partying into the wee hours, family NOT in toe.
i have done a little superficial flitting around AND sat parked, getting to know a few posters more intimately.
finally, despite the fact that i live where Shinchon and Hongdae meet, i have attended a very few of these gatherings simply because they are not usually convenient. when the time is right, i go, have fun, no harm done.

[Hotel Cheonan]

As I said before the get togethers are just for having a good time. At the ones I've been to talking about this board takes all of 5 minutes, and the rest of the time is mostly about our experiences in Korea, etc. People who think these get togethers are harmful to the cohesion of the board, take the board too seriously.

[maxxx_power]

I plan on going to the next get together for shits and giggles but will not give my posting name. It's nice to have some anonimity every once in a while.

Who cares if my picture is taken? I'll just be that random drunk fucker billy bob who posts under some unknown handle.

Did anyone not tell their posting name when they went? Because it would be pretty obvious if one dude didn't tell.

[rapier]

......I'm still fairly unlikely to go to one of these gatherings because I like the distance and objectivity of being unknown. I'm usually a very loyal friend, so if I went to one of these love- ins and made a connection, I'd feel unable to freely criticise him/ her in front of everyone else. Which is what posting on this board involves.
I'm happy meeting people one on one, but I'm not a group person usually when it comes to new people. Not after all the sh*t I've written on here.

[The Man known as The Man]

I'd go. The people I would want to meet are kind of bovious, with the Montreal connection at the top of the list.


I cannot understand why the turds were attracted to Beckerson-well except for Squaffy.


As far as Corporal's OP about sticky situations, I cannot relate to some of the fallout that came down. I know it would not apply to me-anything more than that and my self-righteousness is far too evident.

andie=smrt

[Austin]

I could have sworn that another poster, asked the same question a few weeks ago and was blasted from the board by the "heavy-hands" on this forum!

What gives?

Austin