KC mentioned the fact that some of the people that were attending the M&G in TX wound up on TV. I agree that having that happens sucks. The key is to not give LE a reason to be there in the first place.
I don't mean to minimize the fact that something could happen at a M&G. However, keep in mind that there are risks associated with this "hobby" of ours. You could just as easily be on camera if the lady you are seeing that day is part of a sting. Is it likely, not if you have done your homework, but it is possible.
Each person needs to decide what situations are comfortable for them. There is no right or wrong....
Muffdiver.....I certainly understand your concern about P411. Something you may not be aware of is that P411 is based in Canada. There servers are in Canada. In my opinion your information is safer with P411 than lady or organization in the States. With that said, it is all about comfort level. Go with your gut.
I hope a M&G is put together. Not sure yet if I would attend.....assuming I was invited...but I hope it happens.
maybe we should just meet at a public bar or club with a vip of some kind for some privacy without making it too private to where leo would think he needs to show up with a camera crew.
LE will show up ANYWHERE, doesn't matter if its public or private. If they feel they have enough of a case, they'll show up and they will also probably give a tv station the heads up. It always makes for good ratings.
For a group of people who want to be under the radar your sure out in the open. I would suggest and I dont know it may be my 20 years of playing cat and mouse with the FEDS that you gather your list of participants and then move this preperation underground, communicate through PM and e-mail. They do not have enough PC to get a tap supeona, but to plan this out in the open is asking for trouble., but hey thats me.