No doubt. Even with an excellent cross-reference tool such as the P member list, someone could sneak through the cracks. We can scour the daily registrations for recognizable names to confirm, but like many things discussed here, it's not an infallible process.That says it all. I totally agree. (to avoid any confusion with ITA)
In everything we do, we must always have a heightened awareness and be conscious of the possible security risks and loopholes which exist to be exploited as soon as the right (or wrong) person comes along....and regarding the socials, there are two sides to the coin. We are all responsible for our own actions, safety and choices. It's our own choice when we decide to trust another party (social host, screener, etc.) to protect us from the apparent dangers, so yes, it's on us to an extent. HOWEVER that does not let the "another party" person(s), whoever they may be, off the hook for becoming lax with the safety of others and failing to live up to their end of the bargain..for which they were trusted...if certain things could have been avoided with greater attention to the details. Those who hold them accountable, even in theory, have every right to do so IMO. So, what's the answer? We live and learn from past mistakes, and adjust our routines accordingly based on knowledge we've gained as a result of this unfortunate incident. Some may never attend another social, and some may continue. We ALL should have a pretty good idea what should and should not be taking place at the meet n greets.
St. C Originally Posted by St.Christopher