They have happened, they do happen and they will happen.
It is natural for humans with a common interest to get together.
If you have to ask every time one of these threads get started as someone above has, you will never get invited....desperation is not wanted at socials.
Trouble tends to happen as the socials get too big as just about everyone gets invited. The best ones have always been the smaller ones.
Originally Posted by NYr
I absolutely agree with this. I wouldn't mind setting up a small social (10 or less people) at a bar or private venue. I've met some interesting ladies and gentlemen here, and I would love to have a couple of conversations with the wonderful people that I have met in the hobby. Drinks on me!
However, anyone who would be taking pictures at my social (without permission) would be beaten up and thrown into the parking lot. Discretion is
policy.
Everyone here should be out and about to have fun. Yes, drama will happen as it does everywhere (on and off this site) but along the way, you do meet some interesting people to share those times with. Also, you realize that the hobby is a very small world! You never know who you could meet.