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    Quote Originally Posted by Macca View Post
    I think that will only be necessary for anyone who's relatively new. If you are one of the regulars at these things, like Ken, (or pretty much most of the people who are coming), then there's no problem, we'll just wave you in.
    Of course, those we know will not be interrogated by militia before entry

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    Quote Originally Posted by Macca View Post
    I think that will only be necessary for anyone who's relatively new. If you are one of the regulars at these things, like Ken, (or pretty much most of the people who are coming), then there's no problem, we'll just wave you in.
    Exactly. These measures are only being taken to ensure that the event isn't gatecrashed by unwanted parties, particularly certain well-known trolls and banned ex-members. Although, in reality, they'd be too cowardly to show their (no doubt) nerdy faces, and far happier, as usual, spewing inane bile from behind the 'safety' of their keyboards [although not as safe as they might think]...!

    Oh, and please note, anyone who is seen using a mobile phone (or any other device) to take a picture of someone, without their permission, will have it shoved up their arse!! Although some of you may rather enjoy that

    However, do be warned that all picture-taking activity will be strictly monitored, and if anyone's picture appears on a forum somewhere, without having given their permission for that, then everyone attending the show, who's given their AoS username, and who isn't well-known at such events, will find themselves banned permanently from the forum.

    We're operating a zero-tolerance policy on this one. Of course folks can take as many pics as they like of the GEAR demonstrated. We're simply ensuring that the event goes as smoothly as possible and that it's a fun and enjoyable day, for the right reasons, for all those attending!

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    Is this what things have come to!

    It's not really in the right spirit for me, too many threats/restrictions, I'll give it a miss and chill.

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    Ok, let's not be hasty,

    The event won't and can't be "Supervised" as I am sure we all know how to behave, I was just going to mention on the day to just make sure and pics are focussed on the gear and if any Members didn't want to be on photographs to just let us know.

    We are a sensible bunch here and I'm sure we can manage this with ease.

    A lot is being made of the sign in process but this is for the security of our equipment and to prevent any walk-ins due to the usual usage, as a community center.

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    hey oli,remember when ian and i tried to organise a small get together?
    too many people with agendas getting involved,dont let this one go the same way.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jamie123 View Post
    hey oli,remember when ian and i tried to organise a small get together?
    too many people with agendas getting involved,dont let this one go the same way.
    Hi Jamie,

    Yes mate, I remember very well. This event isn't going by the wayside, I'll be there on my own if that's all that turn up lol.

    Seriously, it's a bit of a mine field but as always, a lot is being made of, what I think are common sense. Were just going to have fun, compare some bit and not take ourselves too seriously.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe View Post
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    Sure it will go well. No reason why it won't
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