Have You Had Any Problems with Meetup.com? (drifting, Christian, acquaintance)
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I've gone to some and enjoyed them - as stated, they are things held in public and geared toward ones' interests, etc.
One creep sent me a private message (I was beautiful... blah, blah) - I googled his name and he'd sent messages and propositioned lots of women in diff. groups and countries!! LOL - he'd never gone to any actual meetings and either he aged badly or lied but no way was he the age he stated according to the photo.
I've been to dozens of Meetups, all in public places. There is nothing to distrust about the site. Meetup it self isn't sketchy or dangerous. Some meetups suck, some are great, but never once have I been in any danger. Not every meetup is for everybody.
Tell your friend you always use good common sense to stay safe. Is he worried about stalkers or something? As if more stalkers hang out at meetups than any other place?
In an effort to get out more and meet new people, I recently signed up on my local Meetup.com.
I've only gone to less than a handful events and they have been okay. I'm not interested in dating anyone and really am looking for new experiences and possible friendships, since I'm relatively new to the city in which I currently live.
I mentioned to a close friend that I was going to another Meetup.com sponsored event. He advised me not to go, citing his mistrust of that site (and in general, some of the people who may frequent those sponsored events),and the potential for something bad to happen.
Maybe he's being too overprotective. But his statement got me thinking...
Have you ever gone to any of your local meetup.com events? What has been your experience? Have either you or someone you know had a bad experience in terms of interactions with others? Have you ever had any safety issues?
What bad thing could possibly happen? They're group events. It's not like you're meeting someone selling a car or whatever on Craigslist. Meetups can be a good way to meet people when you're new in town. You may find people you hit it off with, or not, but you won't know until you try.
I've been involved in several meetup groups, and in fact, belong to one now that meets every other week, and I've never had a problem. Like everyone else said, just make sure you meet in a public place.
Most men go to most Meetups to find dates. Most women who attend meetup are subpar. The few decent women who go to meetup events are swarmed by men they are not attracted to, they get discouraged, and do not attend again.
I go to 3 groups on a regular basis. One knitting group and 2 senior groups for dining out. No creeps. I enjoy the groups and meet many of the same people each time. Perfectly respectible.
Almost all of my friends belong to a couple meetup groups. Two are in hiking groups and I recently joined a ladies lunch group where they meet all around the city to try different restaurants.
It's pretty cool actually.
It seems like there is a meetup group for anything you can think of. Scrapbooking; board games, photography, happy hour; concerts. . . I never knew!
Have been to several in daylight in public places - months became years before we knew it - I knew a few ppl from other get togethers and it was very nice, couldn't have gone better, in fact. Unfortunately we moved and apparently others did too, it got a bit smaller - trying to find another here but not much luck yet but hopefully eventually (in the meantime, have met other ppl here so it's all good but keeping options open ;-) )
In an effort to get out more and meet new people, I recently signed up on my local Meetup.com.
I've only gone to less than a handful events and they have been okay. I'm not interested in dating anyone and really am looking for new experiences and possible friendships, since I'm relatively new to the city in which I currently live.
I mentioned to a close friend that I was going to another Meetup.com sponsored event. He advised me not to go, citing his mistrust of that site (and in general, some of the people who may frequent those sponsored events),and the potential for something bad to happen.
Maybe he's being too overprotective. But his statement got me thinking...
Have you ever gone to any of your local meetup.com events? What has been your experience? Have either you or someone you know had a bad experience in terms of interactions with others? Have you ever had any safety issues?
Unfortunately, some people still have an idea of using the internet as a means of reaching out or meeting people...As creepy or weird. It's a leftover attitude from the early, "dark" days of the internet in the early 90s. They also have an image of the people you're meeting as trenchcoated, drooling psychos. I have actually met far stranger people in real life, than I've met online.
Yes, it's true that some people exploit the online communities as a way to victimize people..but so do some people that frequent nightclubs and public beaches.
I myself joined meetup in Austin Texas when I first moved there in 2014. I joined the groups that I thought would interest me, but I never went to any of the events since I started attending school and started working. I have heard good and bad. But the worst thing I have ever heard of happening was only two or three people showed up to planned outings, and no one really hit it off. So boredom would probably be the most dire situation you may find yourself in.
I've been to several dozens meetups in greater NYC area when I lived around, mostly professional ones (IT-related), but some more casual ones as well (bar gatherings etc.).
I can't recall anything even remotely uncomfortable though I have to admit that quality of meetups can vary differently. There were a few that made me leave very-very early and regret I spent even a few hours of my time on those, but in the majority of cases I am more satisfied, rather than dissatisfied.
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