Meet-Ups from people online

[Homer]

I know those of you over 18 don't really have to worry about this, but this is more for the teens that hang around TPR.

 

I have a question, Im interested in going with colincoon on his little gathering at BGT, Carabba's, and Cypress Gardens. But, I would have to ask my parents, but I'm not sure whether or not I would be allowed. I know, the safe way of meeting up with people from online is with at least one parent (or legal gaurdian). But how do I tell a parent?

 

Any reply appreciated...

 

-Homer

[benzo41190]

well it took awhile to convience my parents that Robb and Elissa wernt scam artists and people that get peoples attention and kid nap people. I just showed them around the site and MANY videos and pictures and stuff like thar. Once they say the DVD's they were like thats ok, i know that there nice people.

 

But just double check everything and make sure everthing is set to go. And show your parents the arangments and give them all of the details.

 

Good Luck Asking!

[robbalvey]

You can always tell them that meeting up with someone that you've been chatting with for months on a reputable website where everyone shares the same interest is probably better than going to a park and meeting some random stranger in line and hanging out with them.

 

--Robb "Just a thought." Alvey

[Wes]

^ Hey Robb, remember when I was like 16 and my mom wouldn't let me go to parks with you guys? Oh god, late 90's drama.

[coasterdude5]

From past internet experiences I am extremely cautious about internet friends. Here at TPR ,I would be at a park meet up in a heartbeat. But meeting with just one person from any board, I'd probably decline. But that's just from past experiences. My rule: stay with a large group and you'll alright!

[jumbach]

From past internet experiences I am extremely cautious about internet friends. Here at TPR ,I would be at a park meet up in a heartbeat. But meeting with just one person from any board, I'd probably decline. But that's just from past experiences. My rule: stay with a large group and you'll alright!

 

I have met several people from LiveJournal (another site I frequent) over the years--as long as you use basic common sense and start out meeting the person in a public area, you'll be fine.

[CoasterFanatic]

My best recommendation is to let your parents actually meet the people that you will be meeting up with. They will feel a lot more comfortable knowing that you are with "Sane" people.

[disneygurlz2s]

^I agree with Ted, if you have some way of introducing them (perhaps a phone call, if not in person) then I would think that could go a long way towards easing any concerns.

 

However, I have to ask... at 16, are you not allowed to go to BGT or other amusement parks by yourself or with a friend? When my stepdaughters were your age, maybe even a little younger, we would drop them off for the day at Kings Island together. We just trusted them to play it safe in the park, not to go off with anyone into any areas of the park or parking lot that were not "public" areas, that sort of thing.

 

If you have a friend who shares your interest in rides, etc, maybe your folks would feel better if they went with you to meet up with the others? Or if your parents could drop you off at the park and meet the others before leaving you there?

 

Shari

[BlackAdam]

Just don't meet up with anybody who says he (never she) is a member of ACE. You won't be coming home...

[CoasterFanatic]

^ What the hell is that all about. I have never heard one single bad story about anyone that visited a park with an ACE Member. If anything, I think it would almost lend some credibility.

 

// most ACErs are very nice

[Sir Clinksalot]

I'm with Ted. While it's fun to bash ACErs it's more fun to bash them on stuff that's actually true.

 

Back to the topic, meeting 1 person at a park is one thing. But if you are meeting a group of people at a park it's a very different scenario. At least one or two people in the group should be sane.

[BlackAdam]

I see sarcasm is on the short list over here... that's too bad.

[Imhotep]

^ I know it seems like people are trying to bust your beanbag, but Implying ACERs could be kidnappers, I dont get it. I understand that its sarcasm, but it just doesnt fit.

 

Imhotep