Make New Friends

Welcome to a vibrant community created for men and women who are ready to connect, explore, and thrive together as friends! This group is all about bringing solo people together in a fun, and welcoming space where new friendships are formed and fresh experiences await. Whether it’s trying out exciting activities or restaurants. Discovering hidden gems in the city, or simply enjoying meaningful conversations. This is a place to step outside your comfort zone and share life’s adventures with like-minded people. Come as you are, leave with new friends, and discover just how fun life can be when we experience it side by side! **About this event:** A relaxed midweek social drinks in J.T Pim's. A great opportunity to meet different people. The area reserved is the front of the bar. When you are at the entrance, the tables and area is to your right by the big window. Please check back here on the day of the event for a description of your host. **Important information:** RSVPs are not a true representation of the number of people attending. Continuous no shows, will be removed from guest lists. Please bring ID in case the doorman ask you for proof of age. Minimum age to come to this event is 23. You must purchase a drink if attending this event as the bar won't be too happy with people congregating in their bar without purchasing anything. By joining this event, you accept our T&Cs, check them out on our website: Yinyangevents.ie **[Follow us on Insta: Yinyangeventsireland](https://www.instagram.com/yinyangeventsireland/)**

**✨ Dynamic Conversations** Enjoy small-group conversations (2–3 people per table) at dedicated language tables. There will always be **English-only tables**, and every attendee rotates through these tables during the **first and last rotation**. **🏷️ Language Stickers on Arrival** As soon as you arrive, you’ll receive: • **Native language stickers** (with flags + “native”) • **Practicing language stickers** (with flags + “practicing”) You may choose multiple practicing languages. These stickers help you join the right tables and connect with people who match your goals. **🔄 Rotations Every 30 Minutes** Every 30 minutes, the organizer rearranges groups based on preferred languages. We aim for **bilingual tables**, ideally with at least one native or advanced speaker. If no native speakers are available, we can still create a table as long as **two people want to practice the same language**. **🌍 Popular Languages** English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and any other language requested by at least two attendees. **📈 All Levels Welcome** Beginner or advanced—everyone is welcome. The only requirement is enthusiasm and willingness to communicate. **🃏 Conversation Cards + Complimentary Fries** Need inspiration? Conversation cards are available at every table. Enjoy complimentary **fries around 8:00 PM**. **💸 Pay-as-you-go (Cash / Card)** • €6 General Admission • €5 Students • €4 per person when you bring friends **⭐ Loyalty Card (Automatically Activated)** Attend **4 Language Exchanges or International Meetups**, and your **5th event is FREE**. **💳 [Membership Options (Save € & unlock perks)](https://buymeacoffee.com/newindublin)** **🟡 Regular Membership (€12/mo)** ✔ Free: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup ✔ –50%: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Cultural Mix, Social Games, Music Challenge ✔ Extra perks **🔵 Theme Membership (€15/mo)** ✔ Free: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Cultural Mix, Social Games, Music Challenge ✔ –50%: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup ✔ Extra Perks **🟣 Complete Membership (€20/mo)** ✔ Free access to ALL events ✔ Extra Perks **📱 Stay Connected** 🔗 **[Linktree](https://linktr.ee/newindublin)**[ ](https://linktr.ee/newindublin)– full weekly calendar 💬 **[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L8IcUuQzHVVLGaoUZ8ONRt)**[ ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L8IcUuQzHVVLGaoUZ8ONRt)– reminders & updates 📘 **[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/newindublinmeetup)**[ ](https://www.facebook.com/newindublinmeetup)– photos & highlights 📸 **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/newindublinmeetups/)**[ ](https://www.instagram.com/newindublinmeetups/)– stories & behind-the-scenes 🌐 **[Website](https://newindublin.net/)**[ ](https://newindublin.net/)– all information about our events **🎉 Join Us!** A fun, relaxed evening full of languages, new people, and confidence-building conversations. **RSVP now! 🚀**

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/make-your-own-2026-vision-board-chinese-new-year-tickets-1980729823221?aff=oddtdtcreator Make Your Own Vision Board to Start the New Year! Come join us to get creative with music, chilled vibes and craic! Start the new year off with a visual representation of what you hope 2026 will bring. **WHAT TO EXPECT?** * Artist (to help you create your masterpiece) * Supplies (magazines, pom poms, scissors, glue, ect.) * Music * Craic **WHAT DO WE DO DURING THE WORKSHOP? DO WE HAVE TO FOLLOW ALONG?** Our workshops are super informal, this is not a strict class, we have an instructor to guide you along but this is a very basic beginner event for you to experiment and have fun. We reward creativity and encourage everyone to create something different. **I'M GOING TO BE LATE, CAN I STILL COME?** Yes we don't usually start exactly on time. Due to a large volume of people arriving at once it usually starts at least 10 minutes after the time of the event. If you're really late just come in and don't worry! **CAN WE LEAVE OUR PIECES THERE?** We don't have capacity to keep the pieces as our studio is open 7 days a week so everybody has to take their works of art home and proudly display them! **THE EVENT SAYS SOLDOUT, CAN I BRING SOMEBODY ELSE?** Unfortunately not, if an event is sold out it means there are no seats left. **LOCATION:** This Must Be The Place 42 Arran Quay, Smithfield, Dublin 7 **IS IT WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY?** The venue is not wheelchair friendly unfortunately but do get in touch as we host events in various locations that are accessible for wheelchair users. **DO YOU DO PRIVATE EVENTS?** Yes, we host private events, brand events, hen parties, and work parties. Contact us on bookings@alternativeexperiences.ie **DO YOU DO KIDS EVENTS?** Nope, all events are 18+. We are very strict on ID. **HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT EVENTS?** Signup to our weekly newsletter[ here](https://www.alternativedublincity.com/newsletter-signup/ "https://www.alternativedublincity.com/newsletter-signup/") **ARE YOU ON INSTAGRAM?** Yes find our page [here](https://www.instagram.com/thismustbetheplacedublin/ "https://www.instagram.com/thismustbetheplacedublin/")

Please PREPAY for this game either by https://revolut.me/davidandl or Paypal ([kenna.david@gmail.com](http://kenna.david@gmail.com/)) √ We have just 60 minutes to play, so please come along a few minutes early to ensure we can start on time. √ The maximum number of players is 14. If you are not among the 14, please do not attend the pitch. If you are one of the 14, please be sure you show up. Places are in high demand, so unfortunately, failure to show will result in your immediate removal from the group. √ As always, you participate in these games at your own risk and agree to indemnify the organisers from any injury, loss, claim, or infection.

Take the opportunity to do something different and enter the world of Salsa and Bachata Dance. You will learn to dance Salsa & Bachata in 6 weeks with our *Beginners – Salsa & Bachata Group Dance Courses* while having great fun & making new friends in the process! **No Drops In Allowed After Week 1 & 2 of the current term - Please check our website to make sure you can still come & try!** **Social Dancing Open to external attendees - €5 Entrance Fee** **Every Wednesday:** * **Bachata Class: 7.30PM – 8.30PM** * **Salsa Class: 8.30PM – 9.30PM** * **Social Dance: 9.30PM – 10.30PM** For information on when to join the New Term please check our website: www.nochesalsera.com

**Free meetups for Rebels of all kinds, since 2013.** Casual networking events with occasional fireside chats from founders, creators and successful business owners. No formal agenda, or dress-code (please wear something though). Drinks sold at the bar. This event is free thanks to our partners, volunteer hosts and our generous hosting venue. **More than just meetups...** Rebellious Co provides everything entrepreneurs & business leaders need on their journey through an ecosystem of services. Primarily accessible via our membership, you can access a global community with game-changing benefits plus partnered services to help you start & grow your business from zero to one and beyond. \>\> [More on benefits & joining here](https://www.rebelliousco.org/membership/) << **What you will get** • Meet other founders, builders and creatives in Dublin • Hear honest stories from people actually doing the work • Learn how to grow sustainably, not just fast • Walk away with clarity, not overwhelm • Make connections that go beyond business cards **Speakers** ***Andrew Casey*** **Co-Founder of Headcase** Andrew Casey is the co-founder of Headcase, the creative communications agency he started with his childhood best friend over 16 years ago. A champion of bold thinking and purpose-led business, Andrew believes in trusting your mad ideas and building culture that actually means something. Through Headcase, he’s worked with global brands and organisations to create work that connects, not just campaigns that shout. Entrepreneur. Creative. Straight talker. Still making music, just with a slightly smaller audience at home. ***Cathy Biggs*** **Experiential Producer \| Community Builder** Cathy Biggs is an experiential producer and founder of All Things Activations, working across brand activations and live experiences in Ireland and the UK. She’s built her career turning big ideas into calm, controlled execution — budgets balanced, timelines tight, no meltdowns. After relocating and rebuilding from scratch, Cathy brings an honest perspective on starting over, being underestimated, and backing yourself anyway. She’s also the co-host of Rebel Meetups and currently building Bloom — a future community-led coworking and wellness hub in Dublin. Be there or be ... boring!!!

Welcome to a vibrant community created for men and women who are ready to connect, explore, and thrive together as friends! This group is all about bringing solo people together in a fun, and welcoming space where new friendships are formed and fresh experiences await. **For details on this event and to get your ticket, click on Eventbrite link:** **[Click this link here :)](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/solo-meets-social-make-new-friends-magical-world-of-dreams-tickets-1982544202077?aff=oddtdtcreator)** \*If link doesn't work, go to comments and click the link there. **Important information:** Strict ticket event. Tickets will be scanned at check in. Do not show up without an Eventbrite ticket. **[Get your ticket by clicking here :)](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/solo-meets-social-make-new-friends-magical-world-of-dreams-tickets-1982544202077?aff=oddtdtcreator)** Ticket holders will receive an email from us a few days before the event. Please bring ID in case the doorman ask you for proof of age. Minimum age to attend is 23. RSVPs are not a true representation of the people attending. By joining this event, you accept our T&Cs. Check them out on our website: Yinyangevents.ie **[Follow us on Insta: Yinyangeventsireland](https://www.instagram.com/yinyangeventsireland/)**

# **🪄 HARRY POTTER & THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE QUIZ — Two Rounds, 100 Questions** Welcome, witches and wizards! Tonight’s event focuses on **Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone**, followed by a full **Harry Potter General** round. **Round 1:** 19:30–20:15 — *Philosopher’s Stone* **Round 2:** 20:30–21:15 — *Harry Potter General* Join one or both **No repeated questions** between rounds. **✨ Quiz Structure** ### **Round 1 — The Philosopher’s Stone (50 Questions)** • **10 Book questions** • **20 Movie questions** • **10 Character questions (Double Points)** • **10 General HP questions (Double Points)** ### **Round 2 — Harry Potter General (50 Questions)** • **5 questions per movie** (40 total) • **10 Character questions (Double Points)** Both quizzes count towards the **Harry Potter League 2026**. **🏆 Harry Potter League 2026** Your team’s score is saved each time you attend. End-of-year champions win: **Custom wizard-style jerseys**, including: • Team name • Photo • Title: **“Harry Potter Champions 2026”** **💸 Pricing** **Per Round:** €7 individual • €5 groups of 2–3 • €4 groups of 4–6 **Both rounds:** +€2 extra **💳 [Membership Options (Save € & unlock perks)](https://buymeacoffee.com/newindublin)** **🟡 Regular Membership (€12/mo)** ✔ Free: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup ✔ –50%: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Cultural Mix, Social Games, Music Challenge ✔ Extra perks **🔵 Theme Membership (€15/mo)** ✔ Free: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Cultural Mix, Social Games, Music Challenge ✔ –50%: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup ✔ Extra Perks **🟣 Complete Membership (€20/mo)** ✔ Free access to ALL events ✔ Extra Perks **📱 Stay Connected** 🔗 **[Linktree](https://linktr.ee/newindublin)**[ ](https://linktr.ee/newindublin)– full weekly calendar 💬 **[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L8IcUuQzHVVLGaoUZ8ONRt)**[ ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L8IcUuQzHVVLGaoUZ8ONRt)– reminders & updates 📘 **[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/newindublinmeetup)**[ ](https://www.facebook.com/newindublinmeetup)– photos & highlights 📸 **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/newindublinmeetups/)**[ ](https://www.instagram.com/newindublinmeetups/)– stories & behind-the-scenes 🌐 **[Website](https://newindublin.net/)**[ ](https://newindublin.net/)– all information about our events

**[GET YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKET HERE (50% DISCOUNT FOR FIRST 30 PEOPLE)!](www.eventbrite.com/e/1977935971736/?discount=EarlyBirds)** 🌍 **International Cultural Mix – Celebrate Cultures, Meet People, Have Fun** Welcome to one of Dublin’s most social, colourful and international Saturday nights. A vibrant mix of games, challenges and cultural surprises that help you meet people from all around the world in the most natural and fun way. Perfect for newcomers, locals, travellers and anyone who loves learning about different countries and cultures. Expect a warm and friendly atmosphere, plenty of movement, team missions and drink tokens for the winners. You don’t need to come with friends — you’ll meet dozens of people within minutes. **🧩 What to Expect** Welcome & Flag Stickers 🔥 *Passport Around the World* 🌐 *Global Connections* 🌎 *Chain of Nations* ⏸ Break 🗺️ *Travel Map Challenge* 🌏 *Continents Unite* 📸 Closing & Group Photo **💸 Pay-as-you-go (Cash / Card)** • €10 General Admission • €8 per person in groups (2-3 people) • €6 per person in groups (4-6 people) **💳 [Membership Options (Save € & unlock perks)](https://buymeacoffee.com/newindublin)** **🟡 Regular Membership (€12/mo) [€8/mo till February 1st]** ✔ Free: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup ✔ –50%: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Cultural Mix, Social Games, Music Challenge ✔ Extra perks **🔵 Theme Membership (€15/mo)** ✔ Free: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Cultural Mix, Social Games, Music Challenge ✔ –50%: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup ✔ Extra Perks **🟣 Complete Membership (€20/mo)** ✔ Free access to ALL events ✔ Extra Perks **📱 Stay Connected** 🔗 **[Linktree](https://linktr.ee/newindublin)**[ ](https://linktr.ee/newindublin)– full weekly calendar 💬 **[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L8IcUuQzHVVLGaoUZ8ONRt)**[ ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L8IcUuQzHVVLGaoUZ8ONRt)– reminders & updates 📘 **[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/newindublinmeetup)**[ ](https://www.facebook.com/newindublinmeetup)– photos & highlights 📸 **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/newindublinmeetups/)**[ ](https://www.instagram.com/newindublinmeetups/ "https://www.instagram.com/newindublinmeetups/")– stories & behind-the-scenes 🌐 **[Website](https://newindublin.net/)**[ ](https://newindublin.net/)– all information about our events

**IMIMPORTANT:** To RSVP you will need to register on the **WeMeet app** [here.](https://www.weroad.com/wemeet/events/dublin/dinner-new-friends-flavours-of-vietnam-0197e18a-aea8-4c87-9764-1ce24369a9cf) **An adventurous dinner where you discover new flavours and new people at the same table.** **How does it work?** **🗓️** RSVP to secure your spot 📍 Dinner location revealed via WeMeet app notifications **24 hours before** ✔️**Confirm your spot** 18 hours before so others know who to expect Let the others know where you are when the event starts through our check in process 💰 Expect to spend between £20–30 👤 Virtual host: Shape your evening however you want 📅**Meet the group** at your WeMeet table **What to expect:** **🍣 Discover new cuisine:** This time we’re exploring Vietnamese food, a place we fell in love with at first bite! **🤝 Meet new people:** Relaxed, no-pressure social dining where spontaneous connections happen naturally. **✨ Memorable evening:** Share stories, laughs, and a great meal with fellow adventurers. Limited spots - book yours and get ready to share more than just a meal!

All welcome! - See you in the Black Sheep, 61 Capel Street, Dublin for an evening of craic and chat. Caoimhghin (keeveen) 0878309001

**✨ What Is the International Meetup?** Meet people from all over the world in a friendly, relaxed and social environment. Whether you’re new to Dublin or a long-time resident, this is the perfect Friday plan to talk, laugh and connect with others. **🌍 How It Works** When you arrive, you’ll get a small paper with a table number. Groups are made of 3–5 people to ensure natural, easy conversations. Every 30 minutes, groups rotate so you meet plenty of new people throughout the evening. No pressure, no awkward silences — just good vibes and international energy. **🍀 Who Is This Event For?** Everyone is welcome! Newcomers, expats, locals, shy people, outgoing people… absolutely anyone. It’s also ideal if you want to practise English in a comfortable and social setting, especially if you can’t join the mid-week Language Exchange. **💬 A Friendly & Safe Atmosphere** Our community is known for being inclusive, open and respectful. Come alone or with friends — you’ll feel comfortable from the moment you walk in. **💸 Pay-as-you-go (Cash / Card)** • €6 General Admission • €5 Students • €4 per person when you bring friends **⭐ Loyalty Card (Automatically Activated)** Attend **4 Language Exchanges or International Meetups**, and your **5th event is FREE**. **💳 [Membership Options (Save € & unlock perks)](https://buymeacoffee.com/newindublin)** **🟡 Regular Membership (€12/mo)** ✔ Free: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup ✔ –50%: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Cultural Mix, Social Games, Music Challenge ✔ Extra perks **🔵 Theme Membership (€15/mo)** ✔ Free: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Cultural Mix, Social Games, Music Challenge ✔ –50%: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup ✔ Extra Perks **🟣 Complete Membership (€20/mo)** ✔ Free access to ALL events ✔ Extra Perks **📱 Stay Connected** 🔗 **[Linktree](https://linktr.ee/newindublin)**[ ](https://linktr.ee/newindublin)– full weekly calendar 💬 **[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L8IcUuQzHVVLGaoUZ8ONRt)**[ ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L8IcUuQzHVVLGaoUZ8ONRt)– reminders & updates 📘 **[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/newindublinmeetup)**[ ](https://www.facebook.com/newindublinmeetup)– photos & highlights 📸 **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/newindublinmeetups/)**[ ](https://www.instagram.com/newindublinmeetups/)– stories & behind-the-scenes 🌐 **[Website](https://newindublin.net/)**[ ](https://newindublin.net/)– all information about our events **🎉 Join Us** Expect good vibes, friendly people and plenty of great conversations. RSVP now and start your Friday evening the best way possible!

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Good Cafe](https://goodcafeeaston.com/)!

*Happy Hour fans?* Each month, our group is going to try to meet at some of the best happy hours around town! This month, let's meet for drinks and small bites at **[Rail Craft Kitchen](https://www.railcraftkitchen.com/menu?menu=happy-hour#1)** in Dublin on Frantz Road. *Happy Hour is 3-6pm weekdays*. Every drink or shareable is only $6.00! **Happy Hour** is inherently social. It’s a time when people come together to unwind and enjoy each other’s company. For many, it’s a way to catch up with friends, network with colleagues, or simply meet new people in a relaxed setting. The casual atmosphere of happy hour encourages conversation, making it easier to bond over shared interests and experiences.

November Book Club: Birding to Change the World by Trish O’Kane This is a book about finding healing, purpose, and a path to activism through birdwatching after the trauma of Hurricane Katrina. The memoir follows O'Kane, a former investigative journalist, as she transitions from a life focused on human rights to becoming a passionate birder and environmental educator, weaving together personal narrative, the science of bird life, and grassroots community organizing to save a local par

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Columbus City Brunch Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new restaurants in your city, together. \* Curated lunch venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

As you may or may not know--I didn't until late last year--Aristotle wrote extensively on "friendship" in the Nicomachean Ethics. After 69 years the concept of friendship still creates questions and uncertainty. I had close friends in high school and for a few years after high school but our interests diverged and people moved all over the country so it was hard to maintain connections. * So if I/you haven't talked with a friend for several years, are you still friends? Are we friends who meet at Drunken Philosophy or Omnipresent Atheists? * Can you be friends with someone with whom you have virulently divergent political views? Sartre and Camus could not. * Aristotle regarded friendship as essential to a good life, not merely an added "bonus." Do you agree? * In the Nicomachean Ethics (Books VIII and IX), he claims that wealth and power are meaningless without friends. Trump has wealth and power but seems to have no real friends, but wealth and power seem meaningful to him in perverted ways. Can you have meaning in your life without friends? * Do men and women view and maintain friendships in different ways? * Aristotle categorizes friendship into three types, based on what forms the bond: * **Utility**: Based on mutual benefit, but this type is fragile and ends when the usefulness ceases. * **Pleasure**: Based on shared enjoyment (e.g., humor, hobbies). Common among youth but fades as interests change. * **Virtue (The "Complete" Friendship)**: Based on mutual respect for each other's character and goodness. You wish good for the other for their sake, not yours. * **Key Principles of "True" (Virtuous) Friendship:** * **Permanence**: Virtuous friendships last a lifetime whereas those based on utility and pleasure are fleeting. * **Reciprocity**: Requires mutual goodwill; secret or unreciprocated affection does not qualify. * **The "Second Self"**: A true friend is "another self"—their virtue helps you understand and improve yourself. * **Time and Intimacy**: Deep ("complete") friendships are few, built on time and shared experiences. * **Self-Love and Friendship:** * Good friendship starts with being a friend to yourself. * They distinguish shallow egoism (chasing honors) from real self-love (pursuing virtue). * A virtuous person’s pleasant self-company allows them to be a stable, good friend to others. * Aristotle argues that one's social circle ultimately reflects one's character—a view with striking relevance today. Well--the Drunken Philosophy social circle certainly reflects good character!

Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations. 
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that. We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus. 
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn. 
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play. 
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders… 
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords… 
IMPORTANT: 
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for. 
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.