People I've looked into the Eccie rules on Socials, M&G's etc. Here they are!
Eccie will not be involved in any Socials, MnG's or the like on an organizational basis.
Members may announce a Social in a new thread and may place a email addy for other members to check in and then that thread will be locked so no posting can occur.
Of course, general conversation about socials etc is permitted but nothing beyond what is above when it comes to actually organizing one.