I have been following the board for the past several weeks with amazement and some chagrin. The recent controversy regarding the meet and greet turned out to be the straw that broke my camel's back - hence this post. It is apparent that there have been personal issues afoot on this board between some individuals and, perhaps even, some organizational stuff going on for awhile. I don't know what all of those issues are; how they got started and who started them; or who is right and who is wrong on each and to be honest with you folks, I don't really care. If there are personal issues existing between some, deal with it privately and not here. If you can reach resolve on those matters of concern to you then GREAT! If you can't, then so be it, that happens sometimes. To keep beating the same "horse(s)" on this board is tiresome and inappropriate IMHO. Gee, it almost seems that some of this has dissolved to the level of seeing who can get the most supportive posts for their thread from a host of aliases. ENOUGH ALREADY! The on again, off again party was especially disturbing. I think we are all adults here and each of us is capable of assessing whatever "risk" factors may be associated with this type of event at this point in time and we each know our own comfort level with same. Anyone involved in this hobby deals with that reality everyday we elect to play. Seemed to me like a simple thing here: an event was planned and scheduled and each of us could elect to attend or not based on our own comfort levels. Some have even commented in a negative sense that this is nothing more than a "marketing opportunity" for some. Well, YEAH DUH, it is and so what. A perfect opportunity for agencies and independents so inclined, to introduce themselves to potential clientele and a wonderful opportunity for hobbyists to meet the ladies and each other. TIME TO MOVE ON WITH SOME OF THIS STUFF FOLKS. Oh, and why am I posting under an alias?  Simple answer -  I know individuals on BOTH sides of the controversy and don't wish to get "beat up" personally for not taking sides in what I consider to be personal matters.

-- Modified on 3/23/2005 12:12:00 PM

Why?

More garbage....There have been multiple gatherings at the Penthouse. TLC has had a couple with no fuss and no muss. This is simply more Jack & Danny bashing from folks who need to get a life. I think the world of TLC and sooner or later hope to try out Zoe and/or Adams shops as well. Having another quality option here is fine with me and I have no clue why some feel the need to constantly harrass AZMystiques...go climb back under your rock...

the same option to attend or not attend is ALWAYS there for each and every person.

Also, if an agency is sponsoring it, then it should be clearly
labelled as such.  Why call it a get together if the agency
is sponsoring it?

Once again, it's always everyone's perrogative to attend or not. There were beautiful ladies from other agencies at the fundraiser and we all had a great time. There is no reason for anyone to feel uncomfortable with anyone because we all have many things in common no matter who we work for.

If someone is 'intimidated' by anything or anyone it's a personal problem and they don't have to be there if they don't want to be.

wouldn't an 'agency' get together be only for that agency and those they invite to it? If that's the case then what's the problem? If you don't work for the agency and aren't invited it shouldn't bother you because it's not your concern. If you do work for them or are invited you just go an enjoy... or not.

Help me here. What is it that I'm not understanding?

Honestly people, an agency get together, and independent starting a gathering, what the hell? WHO CARES?! We all had a great time at the last few gatherings, and this time it seems that the drama of one we shall call "The Drama Queen", of which I have been prevy to their wiles in the past started something, and now we all want it finished.

Agreed, matters of personal nature should be handled off the board, but when it crosses barriers of professionalism and ethics to one another, I say CALL THEM OUT!!! In this case, we have left "The Drama Queen"'s name out of it, and I will follow suit with that, but come on, its a real good opportunity for all of us to mingle, get to know one another, and bond. Learn your community, the people in it, and try to develop it better than the other guy. We are like a little neighborhood, some stepford wives, and some plain coniving daytime drama queens, but that comes with each community, no matter where you go!

And FYI, This is not an AGENCY SPONSORED EVENT, it actually could turn out to be a very good reveal to a new member of the community.

With the above statement said, come out, mingle, enjoy, and leave the "DRAMA" for your Mama. Smile, talk, introduce yourself, re-introduce yourself, make a new freind.

DONE!
AdonisAZ

I don't give a $#@ who is sponsoring a get together or why they're having it. A party/get together that's open to all of us is always a great chance to meet and get to know everyone in our group/community.

Kids....LMAO

When has TER had a get together in PHX or anywhere?