I've been lucky to meet so many stand-up fellas at M&Gs, most recently in Philly, and found duo partners worth swooning over a time or two in various cities. That said, I'm curious about Minneapolis' M&G history and if an event of that sort would ever happen again?
I'm guessing here a little bit, but I think its been at least 5 years or more since the last one I can recall. It was great, cost was $100 for the room and bring a bottle of your favorite beverage. It was held in uptown and hosted by a local provider. i don't recall who the host was however. My take away was It was fun to chat with some of the providers in a casual setting. The ones I enjoyed spending time with at the event got booked with in a month.
the last couple I've been to, providers had to prove they were reputable via multiple methods and clients either had to have a few reputable providers (3+) vouch for them and/or provide another form of screening
there has been a flurry of PMs asking if I am planning one soon. As a point of clarification publicly, at this time, I am in no way, shape, form, or fashion offering to plan an event like this due to the upcoming holidays and my own personal schedule. Although getting away from the in-laws and family would probably be nice for many people in the coming weeks.
alas, I was/am just curious as to the city's previous history with these events.
Because LE can say they received a complaint and then ask questions, ask for id's, note down license plate numbers, take pictures. You won't be arrested but no one is going to be OK with LE showing up.
I don't know. But LE has been interested in them in the past and who wants to go to one and have uninvited guests crash the party when you can err on the side of caution and not make it easy for them.
To answer your question, "they" have been to M&G's in the past in a few cities. It's possible to have one in a public venue, and the security can be very tight...more than setting up a date with a companion. What ruins them is people opening their mouths to the wrong people.
...A lot of fun (and highly useful) interaction between the gals and the gents. I believe the women were in a circle of trust of their own and they could each invite 1 or more of their trusted clients. Being geographically distanced from the meetings made it tough to attend with any regularity, however the few that I did I enjoyed a great deal as it allowed not only seeing the women face to face but to talk to them in a confidential nature about the scope of their talents. No hanky panky occurred during these but in my experience at least, did follow immediately after in a private room with my host. One one occasion, a third joined in because the gals had talked on line and thru the message boards but had never actually met until the party. They took a great liking of each other and I just happened to be collateral damage as they got to really know each other for almost 2 hours. Best experience I've had in Minny.
To kick a dead horse, pretty tough to get something like this going again when there's only 3?4?6? women that participate on the MN board. This is a board moderation issue that allows small men to demean and hassle providers.
Unfortunately, they became too high profile and attracted LE attention. This was also due in no small part to some of the guys with some associations to the group putting on the M&Gs got into trouble for actually bringing providers into the state. Some of the latter group ended up in serious trouble. But one end result was that the M&Gs stopped for the most part. There were a few I attended in the succeeding years but for whatever reason local LE takes a great interest in any M&Gs.
Some years ago, a guy announced on this board he was interested in setting up a M&G. Despite being warned that he needed to take this to back channels, he continued publicly working on this. One day, he abruptly announced it was canceled because LE was snooping around. Now, it was strictly to be a M&G, nothing actually illegal would be happening (no replay of the Vikings party boat incident) but at the same time, people don't want to risk having things like their name, picture, license plate number, ending up in the hands of the police because they decided to stop by and see what is going because they got some "complaint."
Since then, it's mostly been a problem of who will step up to run it and put in all the work to keep it a private affair. The pandemic didn't help either. But it is also possible someone is successfully running M&Gs very quietly. Kudos to them if they are pulling this off.
I agree with V on this; in this area, over the years has been hit on M&G's and agencies. Most of them are directly related to loose ships; sink the rest. LE around here seems to have a knack for getting the info they need. One they knew the day, time, and where exactly the party would be held at...I think it was just recon for them. Some desert community issues were going on simultaneously (if I remember right), leading to here.
That Viking boat incident was a real cluster f*ck from the start. The local media knew some of the names of the ladies involved. So, one channel went out of state to ambush her when she came out of her house.
I don't want to date myself here, but there used to be a very good circle of ladies in the cities that all collaborated to create opportunities for meet and greets here in the cities. It seems as though TER in general has had a difficult time coming back from it's self imposed shutdown in the US, and the boards are nowhere near as busy as they used to be, at least in the Twin Cities area. Coming from someone who has been around a while, it saddens me that what used to be such a wonderful place to share information and enjoy conversation has fallen off as far as it has.
As for recent events, I just attended a wonderful gathering in Chicago of providers and clients that was very well attended. Vaccinations were mandatory as well as heavy screening. It was an amazing time to mingle with other ladies and to be able to meet some wonderful gentlemen in a social setting. If you're looking to attend an event while on tour, I would suggest looking into that one when it happens again I would welcome and event in the Twin Cities as well, and wouldn't even mind organizing and hosting if there would be enough interest. I would only be interested in a strictly social event where known providers and screened gentlemen could have some time to get to know each other!
so much for the intel. and you haven't dated yourself - like wine you're just getting better with time!
and, lucky you! I had considered going to Chicago's gathering; however, after two weeks of travel and having attended the Philly meet and greet, I just wanted to be at home. also, I agree - where these events go off the rails is when they aren't purely social.
I was fortunate enough to attend 3 meet and greets. One in a private home in Saint Paul and two in apartment party rooms. Gentlemen had to be invited by one lady and verified by another. Nothing but a casual get together to visit and enjoy a drink and snacks. Several ladies currently on the board were in attendance.
M&G can be great, as people from the good old days can attest. The problem is, too many people can't refrain from being stupid and calling to much attention to the event.
this is too funny, this comes up ever so often, yes there was M&M in the past but as others said big mouths just can't keep things low key.
couple of problems is have a private meeting room aka not to draw attention.
security to keep the wrong people out and right people in,'
More than just one or two ladies actually showing up, in the past many ladies said they were going to show and then just be no shows . great a sausage fest!!!
NO I will not be planning a event, but not against seeing them happen more power to you.
What you mentioned about an M&G is dangerous for everybody. Telling "war stories" to others at a meet can be considered "promotion." It's the same if a traveling companion comes in, a client picks her up at the airport, and brings her to her hotel room...promotion. In the past, there have been "a few undercover' enjoying the festivities...especially if it's a public place.
They sound epic, and fun and healthy!!!! I have access to a great space I can rent/host and can even call it a Networking Event without much issue IF it stayed low key and purely social with appointment generation done separately. I can't make it happen fast but it certainly could be manifested by Spring. I don't trust MN weather to plan something like this in the winter, lol. PM me if you'd like to be put on a list (provider or hobbyist) as someone to reach out to when the time comes. A co-host (Paige, lol) would be great. Game on...
Wonder Twins... Love it!!! We should catch a cup of coffee or a cocktail sometime or I'll have you over to hang out and we can chat about making this happen. I have gotten some DMs from clients interested as well. I don't see why a networking event can't just be that.
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I would welcome and event in the Twin Cities as well, and wouldn't even mind organizing and hosting if there would be enough interest. I would only be interested in a strictly social event where known providers and screened gentlemen could have some time to get to know each other!