But will you host one?

So many comments above, and all have valid points.

I once met someone who had a luggage tag, but wasn't registered. That was an awkward minute at SFO.

Whether you go to a DO or a small event, there will always be someone that you don't mesh with. That's just the way it is. I once attended an event (drinks only) where you were able to see the 'in crowd' vs the rejected. By in crowd I mean those that don't even bother to make a person feel comfortable.
It would have taken a minute to make a stranger feel welcomed.
I mean come on. Give 'em a break.

I realize that certain groups may be more comfortable interacting with their own ie age, race, region, airline, GLBT, Flyertalk chatters . That's life. I find it interesting to meet new people because they're the ones that may become my 'new' FT friends.

I often wonder how many of the kids, or should I say Flyertalkers in their youth, feel about hanging around some of the oldtimers (7 years for me). And no, I didn't mean oldtimer as in 53.

MarySunshine, I'm disappointed to hear that there are jerks on Flyertalk; but did it really come as a surprise. Even when we were a community of 5-10,000, we still had a few whoppers around. Today, at close to 150,000, I think we'll have a few more.