Those darn scary Internet people! by
Araeph
on 2010-04-13 16:20:00 UTC
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If it helps, I hosted a Gathering before, with a grand total of zero casualties (apart from Mrs. Leggy). Also, some things to keep in mind:
• The Boston public library, my proposed initial meeting place, has security guards stationed by the entrance. If anything suspicious happens, they will know. So, if you meet up with us and decide you're not comfortable going anywhere else with the group, you can just wander around the library with us and be perfectly safe, then bid us a fond adieu.
• At no point will we be going into...
- My house
- Any house
- A bar or club of any kind
- Any property that's off-limits to the general public
• You will not be getting into a car with a stranger, because I do not have a car. Nor do I like throwing money away on taxis. Short of a major natural disaster, we will be using public transportation.
• This is not a sleepover, an overnight visit, whathaveyou. The last Gathering began between 10:30 and 11:50 in the morning and was over at around 4:30 in the afternoon. We can stretch or shift those hours a bit, depending on everyone's preference, but I don't anticipate it lasting until sunset, let alone the wee hours of the morning.
• We will not be touring any unsafe areas of the city. Mostly, I see us walking near Copley, Park Street, the North End, and/or the waterfront.
Hope that helps!
~Araeph
