Signal boosting some life advice

There's a blog going around about an incident that occurred at a convention. I'm not of the convention going community so I have no voice in this. It's up to convention goers to decide what type of community they are and how to get there.

But Bookplayer posted this blog and it's worth adding my own small voice to hers because it contains a small but often overlooked piece of wisdom. The tl:dr is this:

If you're a host of a gathering you're responsible for the health and safety of your guest as well as their enjoyment.

A lot of people don't understand that. Heck we all know host whom don't even worry bout their guest enjoyment, reasoning that providing a location is the extent of their responsibilities. Those people throw bad parties where they take $20 from everyone and use it to buy some Bud Light, Mountain Dew and Doritos. Don't go to those parties.

But most host intuituvely understand that ensuring a good time is had fails on thier shoulders. However less prevelent is the idea that when you sign up to host you're agreeing to pay a cost. Often monetarily but also with your time and effort. As a host you can and should enjoy the festivities, but you're also legally, financially and morally liable for what happens so you'd better keep a clear head and a watchful eye.

And if you're thinking '"that doesn't sound fun" well you're right, it's not. You'd better derive satisfaction from "thanks for throwing a great party" because that's your payoff.

And if you're unwilling to make that transaction then don't host.

Just my two cents.