RHP

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Rant about event no shows.....

October 20 2012

Soooooo.....I Have a rant....!I registered a meet and greet...I sent messages (with my phone number) to 20+ couples/singles...I had 10+ profiles confirm their attendance....I had 2 profiles courteously reply with "thanks" but cant make it.....What happened to manners.???..only had two couples turn up..My question is....do ppl regsiter for events just to get noticed?Are we too arrogant to call/email/text...saying...sorry, late minute changes to our plans prevent us?Soo annoyed that we made effort, with positive responses....only to be pissed around and fisted!Rant over...

Comments

  • Paradisepair

    Paradisepair

    12 years ago

    But we live 1600km away.... I hear it is s common problem when upfront $ isn't involved to help weed out the curious but non-committal. Maybe a mandatory phone call... Hope you still enjoyed your night.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    we have organised Meet n Greets . . . and parties, spoken to ppl we "know" by phone confirming attendance....often no shows, so now we expect that when organising anything.... we allow for approx 75% failure.... or does that say something about us!   dont dwell on it . . .

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    Think they call them time waiters. But i would just call it fuckin rude lol

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    I had one at the art gallery the other week, but the good side is that a few did show. And we had a great day.   I think after a while as word of mounth gets around, then slowly slowly more people will come.   Each time I have a coffee with the girls day, then one or two new ladies may come along.       Just focus on the show up people, the others will eventually want to come as they hear, your event was a lot of fun.   So after that gallery event, I will do some more social type meets , like bbq If you meet enough people in social meets, then they will feel they can then turn up to your sexy swing meets.   Now what the hell to do with all this left over wine! always next time :)

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    I've looked at events, 1000 men 2cpls and a single woman ! pass !

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    it's not the event, it is just a fact that when something doesn't incur a finanancial committment then people won't value it. If people have to pre-pay then they will turn up.x R

  • Smilingwithfun

    Smilingwithfun

    12 years ago

    Its not just confined to this site.Seems to be a developing trend in society. Given that nearly everyone has a phone, no excuse not to call.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    I sent out the invitations.. Free spirits Free pot Free food Easy access Nearly all new each other.. NO WEDDING PRESENTS PLEASE..   Guess what?? Yep.. same result.. well.. some who said they were coming didn't either.. "no sorry forthcoming" Now.. get this... each year, the QUEEN of England has a birthday bash.. SHE gets similar results...   Ummm. OP.. Who are you again???   *smiles* Don't take it perrsonally :)   caveman

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    Some people in this lifestyle just don't have any respect for the efforts others put into organising meet n greets..Maybe it proves there are sooo many fakes out there. Such a pitty we're sooo far away, would of been there for sure. Come to Brizzy for a holiday guys.

  • rc_80

    rc_80

    12 years ago

    'No shows' have never been a problem for us. Total of three couples, in 10+ events, haven't turned up, and one single girl.But, we have a good network of people that encourage others to come along. We've worked hard to get that rep.The problem we've faced, is simply lack of replies from people. They register, we send our 'welcome!' message, and never hear from them again. We say it's a problem, but we dont struggle to fill the spots. Pain in the butt not getting replies though... if you dont want to come, just say so.

  • PartyOrg

    PartyOrg

    12 years ago

    Generally we do not send out our phone numbers either. We ask our potential guests for their number, so that we can send out the address and time of the event. When we do get a reply with their number we know they are serious and will attend. The key however is to get a good rep, and a good bunch of people that attend regularly.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    there are so many nice and very decent people here, unfortunaltey though we have all the dreamers, maybe red hot pie should have a dreamer site , and all these no show and no mannered people can join that site

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    Common courtesy isn't that common Quite like Common sense isn't that common Regardless it is rude Sorry you went to such trouble As suggested, maybe if people have to pay (a non refundable deposit upfront) then they may be more committed to make the event I don't even like being 5 minutes late let alone cancelling on people, and if I was to if would be for a honest legitimate reason

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    Greet and meets/The events are a great way of meeting a big selection of couples all at once. The people who say they are going to attend but dont, are missing out! You will always get no-showers though, dont take it personally. Like the others said its easier to build up a rep and then you will get more interest in events you host

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    Hey Hun :) I hope your exhibition opening went well. You're now a wealthy Woman he!he!. I'm going to call and catch up on the goss because I wasn't able to come as much as I wanted too. I love art even better when you appreciate the Artist as I do you ..Enjoy Catch up soon Lu :)