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RE: Would You Give It Out? - 11/16/2007 7:45:51 PM

angelic

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~fr~ i would not give out my address either. However, if someone wants in bad enough, a 'made-up' address is easy enough to come up with. If found out (your address does not match your name) its easy enough to lie through also... i've recently moved, etc. Absolutely nothing is fool proof. If the bad want in bad enough, they will get in.

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RE: Would You Give It Out? - 11/16/2007 8:56:02 PM

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In addition to all the things Rover stated above..I want to give another perspective on this as well.

I started our local BDSM organization over 12 years ago. While I am not currently on the board...my social security number is forever etched in stone in our non-profit organization paper work and it has come up at least twice during job interview background checks. So, while you, as a participant, has something to be concerned of, those who put themselves out there in the community as the owners/officers and organizers of these types of groups and events are at much more risk. They must do what they feel is in their best interest and the best interest of the members of their group. Most of these individuals, like myself, are volunteers and get little credit or accolades for the hard work we do.

When we set up our group we had a lawyer, accountant and professionals who work with non-profit groups help us set up our bylaws. We do require name, address & ID of members. Those wishing to attend events and parties are required to sign a waiver of liability and it is our right to ask for proof that you are who you say you are when it comes time to signing legal agreements. Our attorney suggested we not destroy the liability waivers until the statute of limitations is up, which would vary from state to state. I am not sure if it is done this way currently in my group, but when I was in charge our attorney was given all the waivers after each event and held them in his records for the appropriate time.

I choose to take the risk when I go to almost every event I attend across the country. The opportunity to have a great time, meet people of like minds far out ways the risk of being arrested or outted. At least it is worth it for me.

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