London Masquerade Ball 15/11/14 Advice Needed Please!

Forum Virgin

0 likes 14 Nov 2014

Hello folks,
Ok, so I joined yesterday as I was interested in an event that was listed on the site. It's a masquerade ball held in a three-million pound London mansion, that's as specific as it gets and I'm wondering what I have to do to get more info.
I don't want to seem pushy or like I'm bad-mouthing the organisers, I am absolutely not, I assure you. I'm just confused as I initially PM'd the organisers asking for details. After 24hrs of no response, I decided to click 'attend' on the event. Later, I noticed the event in my 'upcoming events' list and it has 'invited' next to it. Now, I'm not sure if that's there because I clicked 'attend' or if it's there because the organisers have accepted my request to attend. If it's the former then fine, it's a bit odd, but fine; if it's the latter, I'm wondering why they haven't responded.
I messaged them again earlier but, aside from PM'ing them, I've just no idea what to do.
From my point of view, this is highly unusual. Perhaps it's 'the done thing' in this community, I wouldn't know (that's partly what I'm asking); is it common for hosts to refrain from responding personally? Is it common for locations to not be disclosed? Is it common for entry fees to not be disclosed?
If I'm to go, chances are I'll need to book a hotel (I don't know if it's an all-night thing or not, if there's some kind of accommodation or not, where the nearest station is, as I may get a train, but then, depending where it is and whether I can find somewhere to stay, I may drive...)
Do you see what I mean? For this kind of thing, for me, last minute is the day before. I'm not just popping to the pub for the evening, lol! I mean, I don't even know a start time.
So, am I worrying over nothing or is this actually odd for an event that's listed here?
If the organisers see this, could you kindly let me know if I'm being a douche and worrying for nothing, if I'm not invited because I'm new or otherwise appear dodgy and untrustworthy (how could you guess? :P ).
Thanks for reading, let's just hope I'm being a right (or left) tit and worrying over sod all, eh? smile

Unknown User

0 likes 14 Nov 2014

Hi, and :welcome: to the Site and the forum.
From your description I assume you're referring to this event? I can see you've applied to attend but thus far you (and a number of other members) have not been confirmed by the event organisers. The only course of action I can suggest is to PM them direct and see what they come back with. I'm afraid it's one if those cases where . ;)

Vegansexual

Forum Virgin

0 likes 14 Nov 2014

Hey,
Thanks for the reply and clarification! Yes, that's the one! Where can you see I've applied? Being new to this site and with horrendous list blindness, I'm struggling with the layout, lol!
Well, if there are other members that haven't been approved then it seems a little suspicious to me... perhaps I'll apply to another event then and just hope I'm not too late.
I think, from a newcomer's perspective, there could do with being some basic rules to event hosting and a ratings function for event hosts, so members can leave feedback. This has all been highly confusing and somewhat stressful really.
Well, mark it down to experience, I guess, eh?
Let's see where else is noisy tomorrow night; I refuse to allow it to be a complete loss, lol! ;)

Unknown User

0 likes 14 Nov 2014

Quote by Cubes
Hi, and :welcome: to the Site and the forum.
From your description I assume you're referring to this event? I can see you've applied to attend but thus far you (and a number of other members) have not been confirmed by the event organisers. The only course of action I can suggest is to PM them direct and see what they come back with. I'm afraid it's one if those cases where you pays your money and you takes your choice. ;)

Hello cubes wave

Unknown User

0 likes 14 Nov 2014

Quote by Vegansexual
Hey,
Thanks for the reply and clarification! Yes, that's the one! Where can you see I've applied?

Ah, that would be telling. :twisted:
PS. The clue's over there <<<<< under my avatar. ;)

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Hello cubes

Ello 'Niss. kiss

Shouldn't you be chillin' your jellies? :color:

Vegansexual

Forum Virgin

0 likes 14 Nov 2014

Hah, yes, I noticed that after I replied, lol! Hmmm, I wish I'd known about other members waiting earlier... perhaps I'd have avoided all the confusion and saved myself some money (I bought a mask specially... well, y'know, I don't like to leave things like that to the last minute!). Seems to me the event is probably not going ahead. If organisers are going to leave potential guests in limbo land, they obviously don't care much for their guests! Where is it? How much is it? When does it go on 'til? Is there accommodation? All this information should be provided upfront. I know the organisers have been online since I contacted them, so, if they didn't want to publicise the info, the considerate thing to do would be to reply to my private messages and provide the information I'm looking for. I'm not Spock, I can't just teleport to anywhere I like at a moment's notice; this stuff needs planning and it's unrealistic and inconsiderate to expect others to sit with their thumbs up their backsides, just waiting for you to be bothered to reply. Moral of the story: If you don't want to publicise important information on your event listing and you CBA to respond to PM's after more than 24hrs, don't make events! ;)
Well, that's my little rant over. Feeling a bit miffed but I'll get over it, lol!

Unknown User

0 likes 15 Nov 2014

Quote by Cubes
Hey,
Thanks for the reply and clarification! Yes, that's the one! Where can you see I've applied?

Ah, that would be telling. :twisted:
PS. The clue's over there <<<<< under my avatar. ;)

Quote by Katniss
Hello cubes

Ello 'Niss. kiss

Shouldn't you be chillin' your jellies? :color:
they are all chilled and ready for transport Cubes redface

I ony tried 3 nd they are lethal boink