[garycake]

Just an idea I think it would be great to show our homecinemas to other members who live local to us and we could see exactly what ideas each of us have and we could become friends. who knows dai bloggs down the road from me would be very happy to know he had a videophile up the road from him eagerly willing to show off his system to a likeminded guy like himself.

[alitech]

I am with you on that one. I would definitely like to see some set ups up front. To see the HD glory in people's living rooms. To hear their home theatre speakers rumble.. oh yeah baby!

[ukprometheus]

i am also a member of a ultimatereef that is a marine keeping forum and we do something simalar and have fish meets.

its an interesting idea

[thenorth]

come dine/av with me

[sloany1979]

I think we would need to be careful tho. I was thinking about starting a thread about this a while ago until I started think what if people used this as a way to case your house?

I think you would have to meet up for a coffee or a beer first then set a date for people to come visit if you are still happy to have them come over.

And of course have a stone cold set of rules such as the person coming to visit gets the beer in.

But I am happy to put my name in the hat for people to pop over for a film night and would be quite keen to see what others have done with there rooms.

[alz2605]

Originally Posted by sloany1979

I think you would have to meet up for a coffee or a beer first then set a date for people to come visit if you are still happy to have them come over

I would insist on at least the 3 date rule (with you paying for all the drinks!) prior to any one touching my AV unit!

[sloany1979]

Playing hard to get?

[HD Elvis]

Originally Posted by alz2605

I would insist on at least the 3 date rule (with you paying for all the drinks!) prior to any one touching my AV unit!

I'll pay for the drinks if you pay for the petrol to Degabah!

[DJMALLZ]

folks it's all good idea but be careful who u let in your spot!

remember ITS A RECESSION!

ENOUGH SAID!

[craigizmo2k2]

Once my room is setup i'd be more than happy to show THE_FORCE or 27neth or the MrX my setup!!!

[Bbnm]

I would be wary of a new member suggesting such, we had a similar thing on another forum, sorry if the OP is genuine, but if it was a suggestion from a well known quantity then i would not be so suspicious, and even then i would only allow said well known members to come round ...

[shahedz]

pretty much what you've said, well known members or even members i have PMed or conversed with in threads - yes. New strangers- NO.

[alz2605]

Originally Posted by HD Elvis

I'll pay for the drinks if you pay for the petrol to Degabah!

Aye no probs! Just provide me with your fuel receipt and I'll reimburse you once I claim it off the Tax Man. I believe the current personal mileage is 40p per lightyear!

[chelsea.tone]

Who wants to meet my German Shepherd then ?

[Ralphy1981]

Done a similar thing to this before on a car forum I'm a member of. Abit different inviting someone into your house though.

[Slackadder]

Originally Posted by alz2605

I would insist on at least the 3 date rule (with you paying for all the drinks!) prior to any one touching my AV unit!

[SparksCW]

Good idea in a perfect world... but the world isn't perfect so theres no way I'd be inviting strangers round I have met lots of people via the internet in way of motorcycle meet ups and off road trail riding and some have become good trustable friends, but I've never invited someone round straight off the net and don't intend to

[h4.]

i believe the current personal mileage is 40p per lightyear!

lol

[Spoonboy90]

How about AVForum cinema trips? That way you can get to know people on neutral ground, have beer and a chat about the film after! Then when people get to know each other better its down to them who they invite round to their place.

[kbfern]

Any member with decent standing on these forums is happy to come round my gaff for a demo of a pj based system as long as they bring the beer/wine.

[sloany1979]

I like the idea of organising film nights to meet the other forum members.

[garycake]

Alright I guess this idea could be open to fraud, I mean showing off your expensive kit to a guy whos kit is not as good as yours maybe he would get jealous and a short while later you could have a robbery. Does it need to end this way,can we not trust each other in this world i guess we cant, but maybe if we met up in a pub first and have a get together i would be up for that

[tonyadamson]

[QUOTE=DJMALLZ;10825929]folks it's all good idea but be careful who u let in your spot!

NO-ONE is getting into my spot. NO-ONE!

[newboy2008]

Bad idea!

[THE_FORCE]

I can just picture it - it'd be like the AV version of 'Come Dine With Me'. You nip off to the loo, only to come back finding your guests rifling through your pants drawer and seeing if your wardrobe is colour co-ordinated.

Maybe call it 'Come Watch With Me', and make it a feature of the forums ?

[KhalJimbo]

Originally Posted by THE_FORCE

I can just picture it - it'd be like the AV version of 'Come Dine With Me'. You nip off to the loo, only to come back finding your guests rifling through your pants drawer and seeing if your wardrobe is colour co-ordinated.

Maybe call it 'Come Watch With Me', and make it a feature of the forums ?

Or you come back and they are laughing at your EQ,

"Hey, check this loser, he has a 3db boost at 50hz, haha what a joke"

[ManuB]

Altough I agree with the fear of some people here I still think we're living in a sad world when we need to be paranoid on such a level.

Even thinking it sad I wouldn't invite a complete stranger over either.
The last time I sold something on the Bay he showed up with 3 of his mates, and not the kind you would mess around with!!
I didn't feel at ease, for once I kept my dog close to me untill the deal was over, the days after the deal I always made sure my alarm system was on at night.

[j0hn]

Im happy to hook up with any ladies

as above last time I sold something and the guy turned up I didnt feel comftable with him in the house even though he was alone he just spooked me. Couldnt get rid of him quick enough.

[THE_FORCE]

Originally Posted by Earthworm Jim

Or you come back and they are laughing at your EQ,

"Hey, check this loser, he has a 3db boost at 50hz, haha what a joke"

And it's all captured on camera - there could be some blackmail material coming out of it for sure.

I'm far too untrusting to let strangers in - even friends rarely get an invite ! I'd also be wary of being the visitor, as the host could be a nutter. I suggest going tooled up.

[jagdeepp]

Originally Posted by THE_FORCE

And it's all captured on camera - there could be some blackmail material coming out of it for sure.

I'm far too untrusting to let strangers in - even friends rarely get an invite ! I'd also be wary of being the visitor, as the host could be a nutter. I suggest going tooled up.

Now that would be a criminal offence... Aggravated burglary, going equipped, possession of an offensive weapon.. the list goes on!

I dont think any of us would be particularly comfortable in allowing strangers across to the address. Especially not if you've got a young family in the house. You really cant trust anybody these days. However, I've invited 2 people over from here. But thats on the basis that they have 2000+ posts on here and a kitlist which is much better than mine!