For the guys and gals who attend these... What's the overall experience? Pleasant? Awkward? I would think that if they were popular enough they would do them more often. Yet I only see 3 to 5 reputable ones a year. Would this be an indicative to stay away from attending these events? Thoughts???

It is much more common to misspell or typo awkward (two w, as 'wkw') as akward (one w after the k) and much LESS common to misspell or typo it is awkard (one w before the k). I have no idea what the significance of that is, but it's a school-essay and college-essay fact.

Two were great and the third was very awkward.  The one that was awkward had about three times as many men as women, while the other two were closer to even.  I actually believe that one of them had several more women than men.  Anyway, both were relaxed and fun.  I would guess that if you are gregarious and outgoing, they are fun...if you are shy and prone to discomfort in social settings, they are awkward.

My philosophy for these proclivities are "avoid colliding worlds" and "deny, deny, deny"... so I see no reason to ever go to a M&G and expose my real self needlessly to countless others.

figure out how to get into a meet and greet while maintaining my anonymity, I would try one out, but as you say, connecting your person to your TER persona just seems reckless to me.

...thinking of RSVPing for an upcoming one in Chicago and would love to know what they're like!

Their success has a lot to do with the organizers.  It needs to be a good party atmosphere with a good ratio of men and women.  Setting them up takes a lot of work.

...so I have decided to forego these types of things.

I'm not a big fan of just turning up at an event and joining in when I don't know anyone. Will I be overdressed? Underdressed? Will anyone talk to me? Will hotel staff know what it is and stare like I'm a museum exhibit? Will the other ladies be friendly or bitchy? Aaaaaaaggghhhhh
Not worth the stress for me

the ones i've been to have been great.  i've met several ladies that i have formed great relationships with, most recently found a hot blonde college cutie that loves to do things with me at the last one this spring.

...and we were fortunate to have Bond007 as the host.  He was very stringent about screening hobbyists and providers to make sure everyone who was there was supposed to be there.

Sometimes, yes, but the good outweighs the bad.  We once used to have monthly M&G's in NYC, yet that is no longer so...the three big ones are still going, though.  And I've also attended many in Vegas, Florida, a few in DC, CT, Chicago, LA...

I've only been to a few, but every one has been a great experience. And Phil is right to refrain from drinking. Very good advice. Me, I usually do have a drink or too over the night, but once I had one two many and it ruined the night for me. So, there's always going to be alcohol, but abstain if you can and keep it slow if you can't.

each has a life of its own, my experience different at each of the 4  I've attended. My intention is to meet women in the flesh and make dates accordingly. I always have a purpose when going to a social event, whether it's business or pleasure.  

as for frequency, except for maybe LV, NYC and LA, I don't think the numbers are there for too frequently. Unless it was a more exclusive and successful high entry fee format. I'm not even so sure about LV.  

Don't do them. Public place, pictures taken,  people who can't keep mouth shut. Hassle and not wise.

I've always been interested in hoping to one but have always missed out on them. IMHO they seem to be very "selective"
I know an agency organizes two(?) big ones a year in my general area but I have the impression that if you haven't had dates with this agency's girls then you most likely will get looked over.  I fully understand that screening (etc) applies here too.

I haven't been to many, but I find they aren't for the fiery-tempered hooker. Diplomacy and poise are far easier to manage online than in person. Many of the guys are great, but there are some bad apples who enjoy their power position. I attended a small, private one where a guy said loudly enough for nearly everyone to hear, "Her body is hot, but I don't know about the face" about a delightful spinner.  In a regular social setting, this unattractive manlet would have been laughed out of the bar and the girl could have skewered him with no consequence to her reputation. He said it because it was his chance to do so without even being a paying client of hers.  

I like them

I've been to a few and co-hosted some with others and have always had a great time.  Their a great place to meet new ladies and gentleman, network with others in the hobby and meet potentiality new clients.

as they always seems to fall on a workday, and I'm bushed after a day at the office.

With the various sites like TER and P411, you can identify, contact and meet almost any provider that suits your taste and wallet. You can do this from the comfort (and anonymity) of your computer, which is more efficient and less risky. For those outgoing types who like to socialize and intermingle, have at it.

I have no interest in them personally. And it does seem like it might be a bit awkward.

Count me in!  

But I haven't seen or heard anything remotely like that happen....
would it surprise me .... yes. But I certainly believe you. Look at all the acknowledged and accused assholes on here ....lol

Admittedly the first one I ever went to I was a little freaked out. But after going to my first, I really enjoy them. As has been previously mentioned, the host or hostess and the venue plays a big part in the success of the M&G.  

As stated, it was at a a small, private event for a particular agency (a pretty good one considered to be 'essential' to the scene in the southeast ) with a couple of invited indy's. Perhaps that wouldn't happen at most, but it's still a position a provider has to be steeled for.

I've always had fun and met some fantastic people. . I attended my first NYC M&G in July and loved it.

The one I went to was great. Met lots of friendly and helpful providers and a few clients that booked me within the following week.  
As far as photos go, no one should be taking photos. And if they are caught they will be blacklisted. Simple.  

dude

One person was caught from the Boston meet and greet in May, taking pictures of license plates of providers. The provider in question told the organizer of the transgression. The organizer told her that he has always been a part of the events and she was going to take the appropriate actions. No one who is part of these events should be taking photos, period. For the M&G goers.... Please just be careful. A lot of creeps out there.  

at the several m&g's i've attended, organized by several diff. people over the years, i can't imagine any one of those parties putting up with boorish behavior like that.  i am happy to say that in los angeles the ladies & gents respect each other, in my experience.

the unfortunate truth is, to accomodate the married patrons, most m&g's are in the middle of the week so as to not necessitate a lie to get away from family on the weekends.

there is the added bonus of seeing what a person actually looks like sans photoshop or covered faces before you have a session with them.  men & women both benefit from this aspect.

This was a small event in a very active southeastern city some years back. The guy did get called out on the (no longer in business) agency's message board and he did apologize, but there was some debate as to whether he did anything bad or not.  Some did seem to think he had a right to say what was on his mind. *shrugs*

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I can be bright eyed and bushy tailed for the party

I'm a wall flower in social setups like these in my business life. I don't drink or use anything else to get out of myself so being at an event that the women are there for two reasons, to meet new clients and meet some of their peers, it's great practice for the rest of the world.

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in person. No need to verify pics on a website! If said provider gets a rise out of the little guy, then you have found a winner.

if there is any mutual interest, etc. No need to check a lady's website for pics or wonder if the pics are real, old, or whatever. If the provider doesn't look attractive to meet your social expectations--move on to another lady across the room.

dude i was a terrible mess in bed in my younger years.  i had no confidence and could not perform at all, thanks to my upbringing and various physical ailments.  this hobby has allowed me to gain confidence around women both in and out of bed.  i can't say enough for this hobby.  it's done wonders where years of therapy did squat lol.

Meet them at an M&G and make a good impression, and good things will happen.  

Found him to be a pretty good guy with a wicked sense of humor....there's one or two others I've met but that's about it. Obviously BP is better at meeting people and putting faces with (screen) names.

Um no - NO pics. Some are public places, think that private party in the restaurant / pub's back room, others have been private suites, such as at a casino. Really no more than a couple a year are needed - for most anyway - meet say 15 ladies, two or more you click with. That may be all you need for months! Although I do remember one dude that pointed out ladies as 'That one for breakfast, another for lunch, and a diner date. I think he was celebrating...