Speed dating

[Momimochi]

I would consider doing this to meet new people and make some new friends, nothing more, and that's why I won't do it. It's not fair to the people who are there actively looking for a relationship when there's no way it will happen.

Well, the whole point of this isn't really to find the "Love of your life" or "Love" in general. It's just really there to be an ice-breaker. I actually don't think many people take part in these things to find an actual long-lasting relationship anyways.
But then again, you never know. The unexpected always happens, no?

[gobbs24601]

I would consider doing this to meet new people and make some new friends, nothing more, and that's why I won't do it. It's not fair to the people who are there actively looking for a relationship when there's no way it will happen.

Well, the whole point of this isn't really to find the "Love of your life" or "Love" in general. It's just really there to be an ice-breaker. I actually don't think many people take part in these things to find an actual long-lasting relationship anyways.
But then again, you never know. The unexpected always happens, no?

I suppose, I would just sort of feel guilty being there when I'm already in a long-term relationship. It's a great way to meet friends and I know there are people that go to this knowing that and for the same purpose, but there are those who are looking for a relationship and I would feel bad potentially leading them on.

[Varatoss]

Sound's like good fun, I'll look forward to seeing this thread after the con.

[SiguusaEcho]

Sound's like good fun, I'll look forward to seeing this thread after the con.

Haha me too. I know there will be a number of people looking for love, another for friends, and another yet for lols. Not sure if I'll attend, but I'll be in either of the last two mentioned xD

[KingRockyIV]

I've decided to take charge of this one and submit a panel proposal for Anime Speed Dating. There will be three types available, one standard, one for "ladies only", and one for "gentlemen only". I've got a planned outline for how to run each one, and they will probably be back-to-back-to-back just so we don't have to rearrange all the tables and chairs.

I'll be making an official post here on the forums soon (maybe tomorrow), to ask people to reserve spots ahead of time. Since we'll be operating under a time restriction, I can only accommodate so many participants, so reservation is preferred. If we reach our cap in reservations, there will still be a drop-in possibility if any of the reserved participants don't show up. I remember this being a crazy-popular event at AE 2009, but I have to work with what I have.

I'll post the rules and procedure for each panel separately, and have you reserve your spots with your name, age, email address, etc. I know we're still five months away, but there's no sense leaving it to the last minute. If you sign up early and happen to meet someone before the event, feel free to drop out, because we could use the spot.

Also, this seems like a no-brainer, but I'll throw it out there anyway: Some of our attendees are coming a long way to be here, as far as Victoria, Chilliwack, Edmonton, Seattle, or even further. If you don't live within reasonable travel distance of Vancouver, I doubt you're going to get much out of speed dating, unless you're into long distance dating.

[twtmc]

Sound's like good fun, I'll look forward to seeing this thread after the con.

Haha me too. I know there will be a number of people looking for love, another for friends, and another yet for lols. Not sure if I'll attend, but I'll be in either of the last two mentioned xD

Those looking for love will be sadly disappointed if they can't continue to build rapport with their person of interest after the event is over. Every year certain participants fail to understand the basics of relationship building and come away thinking they have still yet to meet a relationship-worthy girl.

The idea of speed dating is to get as many first impressions and introductions out of the way as possible, since that is the biggest step in actually creating relations. The beauty of it is that at the speed dating thing, it doesn't matter if the other person is already in a relationship or doesn't find you romantically appealing. Even if one (or both) of those things are true, opening a friendship with that person will lead to introduction to their social circle, which probably has a much higher chance of actually finding you a mate than speed-dating itself.

[KingRockyIV]

The idea of speed dating is to get as many first impressions and introductions out of the way as possible, since that is the biggest step in actually creating relations. The beauty of it is that at the speed dating thing, it doesn't matter if the other person is already in a relationship or doesn't find you romantically appealing. Even if one (or both) of those things are true, opening a friendship with that person will lead to introduction to their social circle, which probably has a much higher chance of actually finding you a mate than speed-dating itself.

You've pretty much hit the nail on the head. You don't necessarily have to be single to come to this event, just as long as you're up for meeting new people and making friends. Even if you're not interested in someone as a romantic option, he/she might make a great friend, and you'll get to meet his/her friends, and maybe one of them is hot?

[KingRockyIV]

YAY! I got the new topics posted. For easy access...

The "Boys and Girls" version of Speed Dating can be found here: viewtopic.php?f=17&t=865

The "Ladies Only" version is here: viewtopic.php?f=17&t=866

The "Gentlemen Only" version is here: viewtopic.php?f=17&t=867

[gizmo99]

I have to ask does the event have to be 19+. Why not 18+ because tachnally in BC at 18 your legally adult you just cant do anything fun like go to bars. Also I really want to do this event because it seems fun but my birthday is about 2 week after the con.

[KingRockyIV]

The age of majority in BC is 19, at which point you're legally an adult. I specified 19+ just so that I don't get accused of matchmaking an adult with a minor. This is just me covering my own butt for liability purposes. If a 16 year old decides to join in and make friends with a 30 year old, I'm the one who has to provide them both with the contact info. I'd rather not have a visit from a cop, a lawyer, or Pedobear.

I know the timing sucks for you, but you can always meet people the old-fashioned way: Walk up and say hello! You'd be surprised how often that works.