What we’re about
This group was started with the idea of getting rid of the "cliques" and being welcoming to anyone, regardless of age, sex, politics, etc. Everyone in the group is welcome to attend any event at any time. By remaining in this group and/or paying the dues, you are agreeing to the following rules. Please note that members have already been removed for violating the below.
a) Show up when you sign up for an event. This shouldn't even have to be said. Things happen and I understand plans can change, so if you can't make it, please sign out of the event. No-shows are a big problem and are wasting the time of those who do show up and WAIT needlessly or if we tell a venue there will be a certain number of people and it ends up being only half (or less). This has been a big problem not only with this group, but with others as well. If you think it's ok to waste other peoples' time, do it somewhere else.
b) If you do show up to an event and cannot find the group, send a message through the event's comments. Lots of times you will find a description, picture, or phone number - I try to be as clear and detailed as possible. You need to make an effort to locate us before going home and rating the event as 1-star for "not meeting anyone". Most all the time, the venue has no idea we are a group and asking the venue will be a waste of time.
c) If an event requires admission or other up-front costs and if an organizer covers those costs ahead of time, when you sign up you are agreeing to pay those costs to the organizer, regardless if you then sign out and cancel. Using the excuse of "there's a waiting list" will not work, as sometimes those will buy their own tickets or not receive the notification in time. Planning for these events is stressful enough without being bailed on at the last minute.
d) Be respectful of other members. This means, no arguing over politics, finances, or anything else. If you have a difference of opinion with someone else, please drop it and let it go. We can all be different people with different ideas, but respect is universal. The goal of this group is to unite people, not divide them.
e) DO NOT message members if you have not met them yet or unless you are replying to a group comment. This especially applies towards the men who are messaging women. Guys, this is CREEPY, do NOT do this, some people have not come back to an event after something like this happened. If you want to meet someone and talk to them, come to an event. It's called being social.
f) Any signs of disrespect or making someone feel uncomfortable should be reported asap. Please report them to meetup and/or to me. It will be handled.
g) Anyone who has a problem with the events and the way they are being run is free to disengage from the group.
Thank you for your understanding.
-The Organizers of Walks N Stuff
