| Wrist bands / glow bracelets, do you want them?
Posted: 12/6/2008 4:16:36 PM |
as the feeling of a too tight plastic ring around my wrist is not all together to my liking...
and where would you like us to place that "too tight a ring" next time to make you feel more ahmmm approachable????
What level of research do you feel would be ok for use in humans? Can we get them without animal testing?
really dunno anymore B&TD
the Liberals and NDP'ers look like they are on the endangered species list now,
guess we can't use them | |
|
| |
| |
| |
| Wrist bands / glow bracelets, do you want them?
Posted: 12/7/2008 2:18:17 AM | Ok, what I have done, instead of wearing the wristband around the wrist, is un-do a couple of buttons on the shirt, and put the wristband thrrough one of the button holes in the shirt.
How hard, of a simple solution, like that, is it to do?????????
OR IS IT, that hard for some people to figure something out that is so simple to do.
It does not take rocket science calculations to figure that one out.
Gooooooooooooooooooooooood, lord.
Another solution, feed the wristband through one of the belt loops, if you are wearing pants or jeans, or around your belt.
The possiblities are endless, and are ONLY, limited, by your imagination, or LACK OF. | |
|
| |
| Wrist bands / glow bracelets, do you want them?
Posted: 12/8/2008 8:39:56 PM | Wrist bands and glow bracelets.
Am I in the 5th grade? No. Thus is my answer.
Oh, this is for a POF event. I am infamous for never showing up so - I guess I don't count on this one.  | |
|
| |
XHTML
|
Joined: 6/5/2008
Msg: 84 | |
| |
| Wrist bands / glow bracelets, do you want them?
Posted: 12/9/2008 5:24:07 PM | " Should members be forced? i'm sorry i didn't realize we were livin in a police state."
Nope, members should not be forced to wear the glowing wristbands, and NOPE, we are not living in a police state.
However, since they have been used before, at previous POF events, and with their "glowing properties", it does make it "easier" to "identify" "WHO IS POF" and
"WHO IS NOT POF".
As soneone has suggested before, IF, I cannot "identify you", then "I Do Not Know Who You Are".
And IF, "I Do Not Know Who You Are", then I an less likely to walk up and chat with you.
Sadly eniugh, but it is true.
Big And Tall, I had suggest this "SIMPLE SOLUTION" before, and would like to suggest it again, if you could kindly make the glowing wristbands available at the POF events., it would be greatly appreciated.
ASK, people at their "CHOICE", that are coming in to the event, IF, "they would" like a wristband or not.
If they don't want a wristband, then let them in, NO QUESTIONS ASKED! '
However, "make the wristbands available" to the people WHO want the wristbands.
We are not going to be there to force people to wear them, and we are not going to be there to police either. | |
|
| Wrist bands / glow bracelets, do you want them?
Posted: 12/12/2008 8:12:20 PM | Thanks to all for their input.
As usual, the choice is in the hands of the hosts and IF they choose to have it left to you, then the right decision will be made I am sure. 
| |
|
| Wrist bands / glow bracelets, do you want them?
Posted: 2/19/2009 7:48:08 PM | I have to agree in principle with Tyeee's message 9. It must be remembered that POF is esentially a guest in any business establishment and exercising any right of entrance or refusal would pose some pretty delicate problems for the business, host and ultimately the Directors of the POF corporation.
Any and every event convener, is jointly and severally liable with Plentyoffish, along with the licensed establishment, for any problems/damage or lost revenue that might arise as a result of reservations or invitations sent/published by Plentyoffish.
The responsibility assumed or shared by hosts and co hosts are not to be taken lightly especially when there is no liability insurance. If anything goes wrong one had better start adding up disposable assets.
Glow bracelets are a moot point in a world of such technolgical advances that people have lost the ability to socialize and communicate without a sign.
Only commiserating, but thought I'd add "a whirlpool (or two) to the pond". | |
|
| Wrist bands / glow bracelets, do you want them?
Posted: 2/19/2009 8:04:56 PM |
I voted that I don't need to be identified since I find that I do that fine all by myself. Those who
are shyer could get help with a few more introductions by the more outgoing of us! I realize this happens a little already,
but far too little when compared to the need or there would be much less need for any identifier.
Ritawayward seems to be on to chain of thought here. Identifiers or not? I certainly do not have an answer, but will mull this over with my host. One possible solution is to provide a disposal bin at the door for guests to dispose of their bracelet. This would also demonstrate POF's proactive green position.
Just another thought for the whirlpool! | |
|
| Wrist bands / glow bracelets, do you want them?
Posted: 2/19/2009 8:13:42 PM | To be honest, NO
If I decide to go to a POF event, I don't need to be TAGGED by a glow bracelet when I walk in the door. The term "less is best" works for me and if I am at an event and am attracted to a gentleman, POF or not, then I will walk up to him and talk with him.
Nuff Said. | |
|
| Wrist bands / glow bracelets, do you want them?
Posted: 2/19/2009 8:28:12 PM | For me I think glow bracelets (or any other way of identifying that I am a POF'er) is a great idea. I have been to quite a few Jolly Mac's events and because the venue was also open to the public, it was hard to tell who was with POF and who was not. I would find it easier to walk up to a POF'er (male or female) and introduce myself. So, I will proudly wear my bracelet, name tag or what ever it takes to show that I belong to POF. Of course, if I saw a gentleman sitting alone at the bar, no wedding ring, no glow bracelet... I may still grab the seat beside him and say hello.
But, again, I find it nice to know who belongs to POF.. JMHO..
<div class='quote'>should members be forced
^^^ absolutely NOT! I am sure that there are plenty of reasons why a person would not want it to be known they are with the POF group, so there is no ways someone should be "forced" to wear a glow bracelet/name tag/ or what ever.
| |
|
Xavery
|
Joined: 4/22/2007
Msg: 91 | |
| Wrist bands / glow bracelets, do you want them?
Posted: 2/19/2009 9:08:09 PM | | No, sorry, these wrist bands are a nice way of identifying people from POF, but they are just one more thing that adds to toxic waste and is bringing the planet closer to death. Sorry, for being so blunt about it, but the wirst bands are a waste and a dreadful misuse of money. | |
|
| Wrist bands / glow bracelets, do you want them?
Posted: 2/19/2009 10:07:55 PM | The Valentine's Dance held at Newlands last Sat is a perfect example of why something is needed to identify POF'ers. This is not meant as a criticism of the host, but it is a large venue with multiple areas and it was very crowded.......there was just no way to know who was POF and who wasn't. If I had been a newbie, I would not have stayed. I've been around the pond long enough to know quite a few peeps, so it wasn't so much an issue for me, but did I meet anyone new.......nope!
Personally I like the glow bracelets.......they serve a useful purpose and I have no problem using them. I try to go green as much as possible, but I am not fanatical about it and I still drive a car to work (though I walk most everywhere else). As already mentioned, no one is forcing you to wear a band, but it is more likely that someone might approach you, if you are wearing one. | |
|
| |
| Wrist bands / glow bracelets, do you want them?
Posted: 2/20/2009 1:05:50 AM | The glowbands have a purpose, and they DO, identify WHO and WHO IS NOT, POF.
They are NOT, at all, uncomfortable to wear, and what do they cost ya????????
NOTHING.
So, to ALL, you POF Hosts, and Hostesses, keep them writst bands coming, cuz, I WILL glady wear one, NOT a problem at all.  | |
|
| |
| Wrist bands / glow bracelets, do you want them?
Posted: 2/20/2009 7:26:28 AM | | ^^^^^^To each his own, but for me the whole point is to meet people (and have fun of course). The interesting thing I have noticed about wearing a bracelet, is that even non-POF'ers are more likely to approach me out of curiosity and question me about the bracelets everyone seems to be wearing. | |
|
| Wrist bands / glow bracelets, do you want them?
Posted: 2/20/2009 8:19:22 AM | There is that "singled out" or"tagged" appearance feeling which I initially thought of as well and that is why I dislike the name tags and prefer the glow bands.
Having handed out quite a few wristbands over the years in my observations many patrons (not POF) when asked entering the venue if they are part of the POF event are curious, some ask if they can have a wrist band and some actually state intent to join POF.
The fishies who do not wish to wear one, pardon the labeling here, fall into two basically different groups. One who appear a little shy or insecure and do not want to be identifiable and the other seem confident and may have many personal reasons for not wanting to be "labelled" as single.
Of those two groups those who arrive with friends as their supporters mostly remain isolated and on their own often leaving early, though some remain having made a connection while their friends leave.
Having said that, remember it is very difficult to keep track of 200 or more people in a group exceeding 300. What typically happens is that in due course of the evening and after the dancing starts fewer wristbands are visible. I conclude from that and speaking to many, that most people have settled in, become more confident and just enjoy the event regardless if they are with fishies or regular patrons. | |
|
| Wrist bands / glow bracelets, do you want them?
Posted: 2/20/2009 8:35:51 AM | ^^^^^^Well said, ML1.
Wrist bands are there for a purpose, to help identify who is who, , overall, it just helps to make things easier, because, if I can identify you, who you are, then I will be more inclined ot chat with you.
ML1, don't stop the wristbands, keep those wristbands coming, so that we all can identify who each and everyone is.
For the ones, who do not wear wristbands, well that is your choice, but, be prepared tho, that some of us, may not come over to chat with ya, because, we cannot identify you.
The PROOF is in the PUDDIN, and it HAS worked, that is WHY,the hosts and hostesses have these wristbands available as an identifier. | |
|
| Wrist bands / glow bracelets, do you want them?
Posted: 2/20/2009 10:47:54 AM | Wrist bands are great for when you pick somebody up at an event they take you home.
Later when you wake up in the dark you can look at your wrist and its a built in nite light to help you find your way out... It doesn't count if yer not still there in the morning right ?
My preference is when the hosts hand out diamond tennis bracelets.......... | |
|
| Wrist bands / glow bracelets, do you want them?
Posted: 2/20/2009 3:46:21 PM | "Later when you wake up in the dark you can look at your wrist and its a built in nite light to help you find your way out... It doesn't count if yer not still there in the morning right ?"
At least ya can identify, that they are not one that you wouldn't want around ya. | |
|
Home
login 
