xlikkle-lilx Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I used too love the Collectormania partys but now they have gone and there is a forum party - for over 18s! im sure there are lots of people on the forum who are under the age of 18. Maybe they could hold it in a different location or something so more people could attend? they would make more money and more people - younger and older - could enjoy the parties. xxx tell me your views please xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little.Miss.Vixen Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I SECOND THIS Ive always wanted to go...and being 16 im unable to and i really wanna!! PLease SM!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlikkle-lilx Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 id love too go too one. Everyone is always talking about it the next day and how good it was. sM b a pal and spread the love :) lol x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alx Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 I think its just a case of SM had a short time to arrange anything the last couple of shows, and so with many of the venues being Licenced in MK they can only allow over 18s into the venues. Whilst there may be a large proportion of under 18s on the forum, the majority are over 18, therfore this happens. This debate always happens, but their is nothing stopping a group of under18s arranging their own meet, somewhere on the party nights. A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlikkle-lilx Posted October 7, 2006 Author Share Posted October 7, 2006 we actually should arrange a different venue for the younger crowd! ((me included)) lol any suggestions? xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonddog19001 Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 ye kl idea!!!!!! bt i dunt tink theres many under 18s that attend collectormania.... it mite b pretty empty lol..... i tink the answer to this is jus bring back the party .... ill behave i swear! tehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah-4-eva Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 I think its just a case of SM had a short time to arrange anything the last couple of shows, and so with many of the venues being Licenced in MK they can only allow over 18s into the venues. Whilst there may be a large proportion of under 18s on the forum, the majority are over 18, therfore this happens. This debate always happens, but their is nothing stopping a group of under18s arranging their own meet, somewhere on the party nights. A Oh my god, do you have a brain? Yeaaah just leave us in the creche surrounded by people we don't know. Pft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DavidB Posted October 7, 2006 Moderators Share Posted October 7, 2006 I think its just a case of SM had a short time to arrange anything the last couple of shows, and so with many of the venues being Licenced in MK they can only allow over 18s into the venues. Whilst there may be a large proportion of under 18s on the forum, the majority are over 18, therfore this happens. This debate always happens, but their is nothing stopping a group of under18s arranging their own meet, somewhere on the party nights. A Oh my god, do you have a brain? Yeaaah just leave us in the creche surrounded by people we don't know. Pft says you who attended anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletProofCupid Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Yeh but ....the Rat and Parrot is just TOO AWESOME! therefore...we should keep that place, but also have ANOTHER party elsewhere....aaaayyeee! more parties for Gem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DavidB Posted October 7, 2006 Moderators Share Posted October 7, 2006 Yeh but ....the Rat and Parrot is just TOO AWESOME! therefore...we should keep that place, but also have ANOTHER party elsewhere....aaaayyeee! more parties for Gem As long as you have alcohol, you don't care where you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlikkle-lilx Posted October 7, 2006 Author Share Posted October 7, 2006 aww were gonna get served juice now because of the age limit =( lol oh well - i still think they should bring back the party!! xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonddog19001 Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 aww were gonna get served juice now because of the age limit =( lol oh well - i still think they should bring back the party!! xxx lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah-4-eva Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 I think its just a case of SM had a short time to arrange anything the last couple of shows, and so with many of the venues being Licenced in MK they can only allow over 18s into the venues. Whilst there may be a large proportion of under 18s on the forum, the majority are over 18, therfore this happens. This debate always happens, but their is nothing stopping a group of under18s arranging their own meet, somewhere on the party nights. A Oh my god, do you have a brain? Yeaaah just leave us in the creche surrounded by people we don't know. Pft says you who attended anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyT Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 I think its just a case of SM had a short time to arrange anything the last couple of shows, and so with many of the venues being Licenced in MK they can only allow over 18s into the venues. Whilst there may be a large proportion of under 18s on the forum, the majority are over 18, therfore this happens. Technically the law only prevents those under 16 from entering premises unaccompanied which are exclusively or primarily imvolved in the sale of alcohol. However, the local authority may have imposed additional restrictions on certain pubs, or pubs in certain areas, such as over 18s or over 21s only, or a requirement to have door staff etc. Since the new licensing laws came into effect last November (which was after the last time there was a CM party), police have considerably greater powers to apply to revoke a license, either permanently or temporarily, when often additional conditions are imposed before premises are allowed to re-open. There have been a number of cases where premises have lost their license, some permanently, some temporarily, for underage drinking. I certainly notice some of the pubs in my area are much more diligent about underage drinking. Given all that, were I a licence holder, I'd be very edgey about having a party on my premises where there could be a large number of sub-18s who might be tempted to drink illegally. IMHO, any smart licensee would want some strong undertakings from the organiser about underage drinking, and require frequent checks on who was drinking what during the evening (not just who was buying at the bar). Actually any really smart licensee probably wouldn't take the party in the first place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jola Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Yeh but ....the Rat and Parrot is just TOO AWESOME! therefore...we should keep that place, I agree - I like that place - and they play decent music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showmasters Admin showmasters Posted October 8, 2006 Showmasters Admin Share Posted October 8, 2006 The forum bowling party on the Friday night had no age restrictions, and I'm sure there were plenty of other meets going on over the Collectormania weekend! Andrea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorns_Princess Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Having attended parties with both mixed ages and over 18's I have to say I prefer the atmosphere of the second. No offence to the under 18's meant by that just my opinion. The guests at the rat and parrott parties seem to be more relaxed in general than when held at the stadium. I guess its about the location more than anything but if they are to continue to show up its important factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainbowDisney Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Personally i prefer the over 18's parties at the Rat & Parott. I like many have done my fair share of Collectormania parties having both attended and crewed them and frankly i was sick of seeing the under 18's, and 1 person in particular who saw fit at BOTH previous parties to get totally off their face on alcohol. How they were buying it I have no idea !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jola Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Personally i prefer the over 18's parties at the Rat & Parott. Snap! As much as I feel for the under 18's (and I was there myself once, many years ago, so I know how it feels). I like to unwind and party with my friends of a similar age. As a Mum, I spend every day with my child and I want time out every now and then. The Rat & Parrot is a pub, therefore licencing rules apply. Showmasters didn't charge for this party and they certainly didn't make any money out of it - it was more of a "base" for the older ones to go to and let their hair down. As it's been said numerous times, there's nothing stopping the younger ones in arranging their own meet at a venue that will allow them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonddog19001 Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Personally i prefer the over 18's parties at the Rat & Parott. I like many have done my fair share of Collectormania parties having both attended and crewed them and frankly i was sick of seeing the under 18's, and 1 person in particular who saw fit at BOTH previous parties to get totally off their face on alcohol. How they were buying it I have no idea !! o lemmie guess who ur tlking bout??!! u wont let summit go that wernt even tru .... i wasnt drunk at any of the parties ask every1 i was with.... bt still you insist i was i remeber cleary wot u sed last time 'i had to restrain you from the bar' huh?? u neva did that!! i dunt recall even going near the bar ... it was a gd night i was hypa... u dunt have to b drunk to have a gd time! i dunt wna start anyting but ur still accusing me of things i never even did.... nd i know perfectly well ur talking about ME! sorri... just had to let it off ma chest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicky Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Technically the law only prevents those under 16 from entering premises unaccompanied which are exclusively or primarily imvolved in the sale of alcohol. However, the local authority may have imposed additional restrictions on certain pubs, or pubs in certain areas, such as over 18s or over 21s only I think under 18s have to leave the premises by 9pm according to UK licensing laws. I'm sure there were plenty of other meets going on over the Collectormania weekend! There are no official ones or ones that are even pinned topics. Forumers just won't go to any meet unless it's official or pinned (therby having a SM "presence") cos of a fear of the unknown aka shyness. The problem with this forum is that no one will take the initiative or responsibility to dare suggest a place on behalf of everyone concerned. But like I said, even if someone suggests a place, no one will take notice of it unless they feel a certain number of people will attend and for people to really take notice the thread needs to be pinned so it looks more official and encouraging. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DavidB Posted October 10, 2006 Moderators Share Posted October 10, 2006 Well, it doesn't really surprise me that a lot of the younger ones would be apprehensive about meeting a bunch of strangers off the Internet ... in fact that's exactly how they should be, and to attend the "official" meets is the best option really. Yes, it does often mean that they don't have anywhere to go, but I can understand some being unsure of organising or attending something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoden_of_rohan Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Either is fine with me....I just go with the flow lol! I must say that I've probably enjoyed myself more at the Rat and Parrot nights though! And then BUNGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jola Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 .o lemmie guess who ur tlking bout??!! u wont let summit go that wernt even tru .... i wasnt drunk at any of the parties ask every1 i was with.... bt still you insist i was i remeber cleary wot u sed last time 'i had to restrain you from the bar' huh?? u neva did that!! i dunt recall even going near the bar ... it was a gd night i was hypa... u dunt have to b drunk to have a gd time! i dunt wna start anyting but ur still accusing me of things i never even did.... nd i know perfectly well ur talking about ME! sorri... just had to let it off ma chest *Ouch* that hurt my eyes and my head trying to make out what on earth was typed. Can someone please translate it for me? Or better still..... Diamonddog - any chance you could use PROPER readable English please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I wanna stay with Rat and Parrot, although I hope they turn down the heating next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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