East Coast BD

[Birdland]

(Sigh.)

Consent was given to a minor by their parents! By law if permission is granted in writing by both parents, then there is no responsibility on anyone else's part.

Not true.

Quite obviously you have a problem with me...

Again, not true.

Beren - I will state this simply. I choose not to attend any non-sanctioned, unofficial, casual meeting of online acquaintances where unescorted minors will be present. If I come to this get-together, and find that there are unescorted minors there, I will leave. Simple as that.

I look forward to seeing Philly, which I hear is a very interesting city. And I think it would be fun to meet with fellow Tolkienphiles from the Barrow-Downs. But if I do choose to come to a "get-together", then I am taking it as a matter of faith that the people who are going to be there will all be over the age of 18, or if not, will be escorted by a parent or adult legal guardian.

That's the terms I have set for myself before I attend any get-together, either here at the Downs or any other forum I participate in online. That's my "comfort level". Others may feel differently. Again, I take it as a matter of faith that other people attending are being honest with me, and I will not be making a six-hour car trip and spending money on a hotel for nothing. (Well, not strictly for "nothing". I'll still get to see Philly.)

BTW Beren - It speaks volumes for my argument that apparently you don't even know whether I am a male or a female. (I'm a 47-year-old female. But then, you'll just have to take my word on that.)

I apologize if I have upset you, but I do not apologize for my opinion.