Sign Question

[Mister_E]

No nothing on Glomping, Hugs or anything really like that. And I don't want any flaming! That's right I'm talking to you!

Anywho, is it okay that a have a temp-sign for the B&W ball that says "Laughing Man in need of Date" I will be by the windows and once I hopefully have a date, i will throw away the sign.

Is it okay?

[Kazuko]

its kinda like a prostitution sign, Im assuming its a big no-no

Its not that hard to talk to a girl btw =\ just dont be creepy, clean up and talk...its so simple amirite?

[Mister_E]

Prostitution, no-no, got it.

And me with girl I don't fall with well under, it's not that act creepy I just freeze up...and don't make a lick of sence.

[Kazuko]

well this is where practice makes perfect, just try talking to a few or practice infront of a mirror.

Dont know if it helps, justto be friendly x: i talk to everyone

[havok rt]

I don't really see the problem with it but come on you're the laughing man take over a gal's cyber brain and then have her dance with you....oh wait you can't actually do that...damn...um...but yeah I'm sure us average Joes should be able to find a date, sign or no sign.

[Mister_E]

well this is where practice makes perfect, just try talking to a few or practice infront of a mirror.

Dont know if it helps, justto be friendly x: i talk to everyone

OHHHH I've tryed things turn out well when the girl talks first...

I don't really see the problem with it but come on you're the laughing man take over a gal's cyber brain and then have her dance with you....oh wait you can't actually do that...damn...um...but yeah I'm sure us average Joes should be able to find a date, sign or no sign.

Riiiggghhhttt...

[havok rt]

Hey man it beats what I'm doing, Yelling,"I need a date to the B&W Ball. Any takers?" assuming i'm not doing something else.

[PassingTheBuck]

No nothing on Glomping, Hugs or anything really like that. And I don't want any flaming! That's right I'm talking to you!

Anywho, is it okay that a have a temp-sign for the B&W ball that says "Laughing Man in need of Date" I will be by the windows and once I hopefully have a date, i will throw away the sign.

Is it okay?

Mister_E,

I don't think the sign fits into any illegal activities, you are not offer money for sexual favors, in fact you are seeking a date for the evening, it would be the say as if you scream out that you are looking for a date for the evening, instead you have written it out, hence I find nothing wrong with it.

C.

[Stormfalcon]

In the meantime, there's always the "How to Talk to Girls" panel...  :D

[Mister_E]

In the meantime, there's always the "How to Talk to Girls" panel...  :D

Really at Fanime? When or Where is it.

I'll check it out if I don;t forget, or just stick with the sign idea.

No nothing on Glomping, Hugs or anything really like that. And I don't want any flaming! That's right I'm talking to you!

Anywho, is it okay that a have a temp-sign for the B&W ball that says "Laughing Man in need of Date" I will be by the windows and once I hopefully have a date, i will throw away the sign.

Is it okay?

Mister_E,

I don't think the sign fits into any illegal activities, you are not offer money for sexual favors, in fact you are seeking a date for the evening, it would be the say as if you scream out that you are looking for a date for the evening, instead you have written it out, hence I find nothing wrong with it.

C.

Alright, I find it better than yelling, the sign would be quicker, less chance of scareing the women away.

[PyronIkari]

No nothing on Glomping, Hugs or anything really like that. And I don't want any flaming! That's right I'm talking to you!

Anywho, is it okay that a have a temp-sign for the B&W ball that says "Laughing Man in need of Date" I will be by the windows and once I hopefully have a date, i will throw away the sign.

Is it okay?

Mister_E,

I don't think the sign fits into any illegal activities, you are not offer money for sexual favors, in fact you are seeking a date for the evening, it would be the say as if you scream out that you are looking for a date for the evening, instead you have written it out, hence I find nothing wrong with it.

C.

Not according to the last fanime meeting. It's a proposition(besides being incredibly pathetic). Security specifically said that "anything that is a proposition, of offering a proposition is not allowed"

[Mister_E]

Oh God, I knew you would pop up here.

And always with them lovely insult to boot.

[Jun-Watarase]

Oh God, I knew you would pop up here.

And always with them lovely insult to boot.

He just informed you with the high possibility that it's actually against the rules, by the way? If you really think about it, if you had saw another person holding up a sign asking for a date, you'd realize how sad of a sight it is. =P

Why don't you just try asking someone you know is going to the con? At least there's none of that blind-date factor in it. Otherwise, you could just hit on girls like normal guys do.

[Mister_E]

But I'm so BAD at it, and the one girl who I know is going already has a date.

[Jun-Watarase]

But I'm so BAD at it, and the one girl who I know is going already has a date.

Using a sign isn't going to make it any better-- if anything, it'll make you look really desperate. I know you have guy friends. Ask them for advice. I'm sure if you do things right, you'd have higher chances of getting a date... since Fanime has a crapload of girls walking around. People also socialize at cons, so it's not as if you won't be meeting new people, whether it be through friends or just wandering around finding people to hang out with. A sign is just pathetic.

If you see a girl that seems okay with it, why not give a go at "Hey. Wanna go to the B&W ball together? I'm going to go, but it'd be nice if I had some company."

[havok rt]

No nothing on Glomping, Hugs or anything really like that. And I don't want any flaming! That's right I'm talking to you!

Anywho, is it okay that a have a temp-sign for the B&W ball that says "Laughing Man in need of Date" I will be by the windows and once I hopefully have a date, i will throw away the sign.

Is it okay?

Mister_E,

I don't think the sign fits into any illegal activities, you are not offer money for sexual favors, in fact you are seeking a date for the evening, it would be the say as if you scream out that you are looking for a date for the evening, instead you have written it out, hence I find nothing wrong with it.

C.

Alright, I find it better than yelling, the sign would be quicker, less chance of scareing the women away.
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Hey you gotta problem with yelling for a date? >:(

Hey man it beats what I'm doing, Yelling,"I need a date to the B&W Ball. Any takers?" assuming i'm not doing something else.

I kid, I kid :) but there should be some gals at the dance how need a partner so ask one of them.

[Nyxyin]

I don't think the sign fits into any illegal activities, you are not offer money for sexual favors, in fact you are seeking a date for the evening, it would be the say as if you scream out that you are looking for a date for the evening, instead you have written it out, hence I find nothing wrong with it.

I've read somewhere (not anywhere official, though) that FanimeCon has a zero tolerance policy for sexual harassment now...?  If that's the case, and if people complain that the sign is creating a hostile environment, it might not be allowed.  Minors also walk around the convention, and signs are broadcast media.  An 18+ male telling any and all minors near them that they're in need of a date seems a bit sketchy.

I certainly don't speak for Fanime, nor do I know what Fanime's policies are, but if people are trying to get the sign interpreted as illegal, it can probably be done.

[Mister_E]

Got it, might be creepy.

[Jun-Watarase]

I don't think the sign fits into any illegal activities, you are not offer money for sexual favors, in fact you are seeking a date for the evening, it would be the say as if you scream out that you are looking for a date for the evening, instead you have written it out, hence I find nothing wrong with it.

I've read somewhere (not anywhere official, though) that FanimeCon has a zero tolerance policy for sexual harassment now...?  If that's the case, and if people complain that the sign is creating a hostile environment, it might not be allowed.  Minors also walk around the convention, and signs are broadcast media.  An 18+ male telling any and all minors near them that they're in need of a date seems a bit sketchy.

I certainly don't speak for Fanime, nor do I know what Fanime's policies are, but if people are trying to get the sign interpreted as illegal, it can probably be done.

Well, as Pyron had mentioned, we heard at the last Fanime meeting that "anything that is a proposition, or offering a proposition is not allowed", which includes "Glomp/Hug me" signs, and I'm pretty sure applies to this as well. This time, it was announced to everyone in the meeting and not just answered by a few people we'd ask.

But in any other case... Have some dignity, man. Using a sign to get a date is like a self-inflicted kick to the balls and piss to the face.

[cappeh]

why don't you just ask for a date on the forums? :V

it's not the best way to ask but it's still better than holding a sign lol