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over a year ago
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Hi All
Just wondering if a pop up M&G work. Kind of a short notice M&G in a specific place to be given out to interested parties. Just a _aid back affair in a pub/bar for a couple of hours setup maybe the monday or tuesday before a weekend. Could be held in different counties!
Well respected (well verified) fabbers would have to be involved to gain trust to it.
Just a thought, just seeing what folks think. If ye think its a silly idea please so also.
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"Hi All
Just wondering if a pop up M&G work. Kind of a short notice M&G in a specific place to be given out to interested parties. Just a _aid back affair in a pub/bar for a couple of hours setup maybe the monday or tuesday before a weekend. Could be held in different counties!
Well respected (well verified) fabbers would have to be involved to gain trust to it.
Just a thought, just seeing what folks think. If ye think its a silly idea please so also.
F"
It's the type of thing needed just for people to initially meet.... no agenda! |
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"Something similar was done a few months ago. Worked well for a while. "
Yes they would have a very short shelf life but at least it gives people a chance to actually meet up and see if profiles are true/false, etc.
Then if people want to meet at w/end or whenever they will have already met. |
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By *aid backMan
over a year ago
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I know a cpl from kildare have done a few of these and iv been to some but if there's not much notice you are limiting it to people who are local as those who live far away cant attend because of hotels etc. |
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"I know a cpl from kildare have done a few of these and iv been to some but if there's not much notice you are limiting it to people who are local as those who live far away cant attend because of hotels etc. "
Indeed... just coffee meets with people in one's catchment area.
No hotels needed |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I know a cpl from kildare have done a few of these and iv been to some but if there's not much notice you are limiting it to people who are local as those who live far away cant attend because of hotels etc.
Indeed... just coffee meets with people in one's catchment area.
No hotels needed"
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I know a cpl from kildare have done a few of these and iv been to some but if there's not much notice you are limiting it to people who are local as those who live far away cant attend because of hotels etc. "
Well Laid
I suppose the pop up M&G would just be for a county and maybe the neighbouring counties just a a casual meet up to pass a few hours.
the larger m&g's would be more suited hor hotel stays because they are more aimed at the nationwide fabber.
the pop up m&g's could fill the gap between the larger m&g's maybe |
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"I know a cpl from kildare have done a few of these and iv been to some but if there's not much notice you are limiting it to people who are local as those who live far away cant attend because of hotels etc.
Well Laid
I suppose the pop up M&G would just be for a county and maybe the neighbouring counties just a a casual meet up to pass a few hours.
the larger m&g's would be more suited hor hotel stays because they are more aimed at the nationwide fabber.
the pop up m&g's could fill the gap between the larger m&g's maybe "
It's only people meeting for a coffee and chat.
Meet + Greet!! |
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If done right and with the understanding it's just meeting for a coffee with other fabbers it could work.
Nervous/first timers (male/female/couples) could at least meet people instead of just looking at profiles.
If they want to meet up for fun at a later stage then that is up to them... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I know a cpl from kildare have done a few of these and iv been to some but if there's not much notice you are limiting it to people who are local as those who live far away cant attend because of hotels etc.
Well Laid
I suppose the pop up M&G would just be for a county and maybe the neighbouring counties just a a casual meet up to pass a few hours.
the larger m&g's would be more suited hor hotel stays because they are more aimed at the nationwide fabber.
the pop up m&g's could fill the gap between the larger m&g's maybe "
At the moment there are no gaps between the larger m&gs! Say for instance having one in Cork may still mean someone from cork has to travel an hour or more like. So really only suited to people within 30 mile radius if wanna do it short notice. |
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"the pop up m&g's could fill the gap between the larger m&g's maybe
At the moment there are no gaps between the larger m&gs! Say for instance having one in Cork may still mean someone from cork has to travel an hour or more like. So really only suited to people within 30 mile radius if wanna do it short notice. "
Depends on how short notice... even a coffee meet say at 3 p.m. on a Sat a/noon, 30 or 40 miles is possible if arranged a day or two in advance.
So Cavan/Longford/Roscommon/Sligo would be possible in my case. So if others travelled in opposite direction people from 60 or 70 miles away from me could be there |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"30-40 mins sounds about right Foxie.
I was just sussing it out to see peoples opinions.
Are you talking about people just meeting for a coffee or what??"
Meet in a bar some night. Just like a normal night, mingling amongst normal punters. You can drink whatever you want  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Yes this is truly a fab idea as it would out creeps and fakes and allow genuine people a chance to actually meet. Plus it would also sideline all those that have their heads up their own arses, in which there is sadly no short supply .Best of luck old boy .G |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Yes this is truly a fab idea as it would out creeps and fakes and allow genuine people a chance to actually meet. Plus it would also sideline all those that have their heads up their own arses, in which there is sadly no short supply .Best of luck old boy .G"
Jasis! I've never seen that and just didn't think it was possible. Must be serious supple and double jointed.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Yes this is truly a fab idea as it would out creeps and fakes and allow genuine people a chance to actually meet. Plus it would also sideline all those that have their heads up their own arses, in which there is sadly no short supply .Best of luck old boy .G"
This. |
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We hosted these around the country and advertised them in the forums, we started originally due to the high number of forum posts saying how hard it was to get a verification. So we said we would verify anyone who did actually show up. (the verification stated that this member turned up as promised to a social meet)
Initially they were very well attended but then numbers decreased, the amount of no shows when it was pointed out that the meet was not a party but just social drinks.
We are lucky to travel on a regular basis and will continue to occasionally post these type of meets in the forums, if nothing else its a nice way to meet fellow fabbers.
So OP go for it and good luck with it...
BTW we will be having one in Limerick mid November. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"We hosted these around the country and advertised them in the forums, we started originally due to the high number of forum posts saying how hard it was to get a verification. So we said we would verify anyone who did actually show up. (the verification stated that this member turned up as promised to a social meet)
Initially they were very well attended but then numbers decreased, the amount of no shows when it was pointed out that the meet was not a party but just social drinks.
We are lucky to travel on a regular basis and will continue to occasionally post these type of meets in the forums, if nothing else its a nice way to meet fellow fabbers.
So OP go for it and good luck with it...
BTW we will be having one in Limerick mid November. "
have one arranged for limerick November 20 th |
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"We hosted these around the country and advertised them in the forums, we started originally due to the high number of forum posts saying how hard it was to get a verification. So we said we would verify anyone who did actually show up. (the verification stated that this member turned up as promised to a social meet)
Initially they were very well attended but then numbers decreased, the amount of no shows when it was pointed out that the meet was not a party but just social drinks.
We are lucky to travel on a regular basis and will continue to occasionally post these type of meets in the forums, if nothing else its a nice way to meet fellow fabbers.
So OP go for it and good luck with it...
BTW we will be having one in Limerick mid November. have one arranged for limerick November 20 th "
Madam s, the pop up meets don't attract anything on the of yours purely posted on the eve before for anyone who happens to be in the area... No competition to the larger meets at all. A lot of the times we could host them in a phone box lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"We hosted these around the country and advertised them in the forums, we started originally due to the high number of forum posts saying how hard it was to get a verification. So we said we would verify anyone who did actually show up. (the verification stated that this member turned up as promised to a social meet)
Initially they were very well attended but then numbers decreased, the amount of no shows when it was pointed out that the meet was not a party but just social drinks.
We are lucky to travel on a regular basis and will continue to occasionally post these type of meets in the forums, if nothing else its a nice way to meet fellow fabbers.
So OP go for it and good luck with it...
BTW we will be having one in Limerick mid November. have one arranged for limerick November 20 th "
Maybe combine the two . Now that would be a good night  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Any ideas for an initiative to bring more fresh faces to the swinging scene? An event strictly for the unseasoned but curious would be types.
I think minds have broadened a lot in Ireland in recent years so could it be semi public to attract new interest?? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"We hosted these around the country and advertised them in the forums, we started originally due to the high number of forum posts saying how hard it was to get a verification. So we said we would verify anyone who did actually show up. (the verification stated that this member turned up as promised to a social meet)
Initially they were very well attended but then numbers decreased, the amount of no shows when it was pointed out that the meet was not a party but just social drinks.
We are lucky to travel on a regular basis and will continue to occasionally post these type of meets in the forums, if nothing else its a nice way to meet fellow fabbers.
So OP go for it and good luck with it...
BTW we will be having one in Limerick mid November. have one arranged for limerick November 20 th
Madam s, the pop up meets don't attract anything on the of yours purely posted on the eve before for anyone who happens to be in the area... No competition to the larger meets at all. A lot of the times we could host them in a phone box lol "
didn't mean it that way will be looking forward to the pop up meets |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Any ideas for an initiative to bring more fresh faces to the swinging scene? An event strictly for the unseasoned but curious would be types.
I think minds have broadened a lot in Ireland in recent years so could it be semi public to attract new interest??"
im not sure about public or even semi public. you would still have to be carefull how it was organised to avoid unwanted people showing up. ireland has moved on but.......!
protecting peoples privacy who do go would be very important. |
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"Any ideas for an initiative to bring more fresh faces to the swinging scene? An event strictly for the unseasoned but curious would be types.
I think minds have broadened a lot in Ireland in recent years so could it be semi public to attract new interest??
im not sure about public or even semi public. you would still have to be carefull how it was organised to avoid unwanted people showing up. ireland has moved on but.......!
protecting peoples privacy who do go would be very important."
Well there would have to be a bottom line/minimum requirement... e.g. For only those who have sent in a photo to admin verifying their profile for example...
Any profiles where there is no photo verification does 'suggest' that it is a fake.
If that was the minimum requirement to join fab it would eliminate a lot of the crap that does go on but I'm not going to tell admin their job. |
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By *aid backMan
over a year ago
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"Any ideas for an initiative to bring more fresh faces to the swinging scene? An event strictly for the unseasoned but curious would be types.
I think minds have broadened a lot in Ireland in recent years so could it be semi public to attract new interest??"
well 12 months ago there was a big whoha about a meet and greet in limerick all the papers covered it so Ireland hasn't changed that much |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Any ideas for an initiative to bring more fresh faces to the swinging scene? An event strictly for the unseasoned but curious would be types.
I think minds have broadened a lot in Ireland in recent years so could it be semi public to attract new interest??
well 12 months ago there was a big whoha about a meet and greet in limerick all the papers covered it so Ireland hasn't changed that much "
Was a cork meet and greet I'm fairly sure??? |
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By *aid backMan
over a year ago
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"Any ideas for an initiative to bring more fresh faces to the swinging scene? An event strictly for the unseasoned but curious would be types.
I think minds have broadened a lot in Ireland in recent years so could it be semi public to attract new interest??
well 12 months ago there was a big whoha about a meet and greet in limerick all the papers covered it so Ireland hasn't changed that much
Was a cork meet and greet I'm fairly sure???"
sorry it was cork I was at it ffs lol i just went through limerick maybe me mind slipped lol |
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By *j47Man
over a year ago
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"nope it was the big m&g organised for Carlow by digger that the local papers got wind of 
hotel cancelled it"
Feel like a historian here diggers was before that the holloween on in cork got national attention in the papers but the organisers and hotel worked together and pulled of what was reported to be the party of the year. |
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By *ohnsmithMan
over a year ago
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"Hi All
Just wondering if a pop up M&G work. Kind of a short notice M&G in a specific place to be given out to interested parties. Just a _aid back affair in a pub/bar for a couple of hours setup maybe the monday or tuesday before a weekend. Could be held in different counties!
Well respected (well verified) fabbers would have to be involved to gain trust to it.
Just a thought, just seeing what folks think. If ye think its a silly idea please so also.
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By (user no longer on site)
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For what it's worth was trying to organise 1 for tom, just do happens the rugby is on aswell.
I know it's Sunday but might suit other and not suit some. At the end of the day it's just getting out having a chat not more |
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"For what it's worth was trying to organise 1 for tom, just do happens the rugby is on aswell.
I know it's Sunday but might suit other and not suit some. At the end of the day it's just getting out having a chat not more "
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"great idea for spur of the moment meets and socialising and a night in a hotel"
Not a night in hotel... a _aid back affair in a pub/bar for a couple of hours setup maybe the monday or tuesday before a weekend.
Just a way for people to meet socially!! |
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"great idea for spur of the moment meets and socialising and a night in a hotel
Not a night in hotel... a _aid back affair in a pub/bar for a couple of hours setup maybe the monday or tuesday before a weekend.
Just a way for people to meet socially!!"
well yes the main point of it is a friendly meet up but if sparks do fly with certain parties im sure they could make other arrangements if they really wanted to.
hotel bars might be a good option. they would not be busy during the week, have plenty of parking and the rooms are there also.
but the main aim is a social get together. |
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" Not a night in hotel... a _aid back affair in a pub/bar for a couple of hours setup maybe the monday or tuesday before a weekend.
Just a way for people to meet socially!!
well yes the main point of it is a friendly meet up but if sparks do fly with certain parties im sure they could make other arrangements if they really wanted to.
hotel bars might be a good option. they would not be busy during the week, have plenty of parking and the rooms are there also.
but the main aim is a social get together."
Well a hotel implies rooms.... Reckon a pub, near hotel, would be more 'social', then if sparks fly they can get a room, while others can just have relaxing drink and chat.
Just an opinion!
Outside of the cities there are a few 1st timers/nervous fabbers who might welcome a chance to get together with other fabbers for a coffee or drink. |
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