Girls against - Or how not to be a dick

[Anna Woman von NRW]

Thought this was worthwhile - sure I'm not the only one who has experienced a "stray" hand ......... or worse.

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/dec/14/the-girls-against-guide-to-gig-etiquette

[Pol]

Another excellent post, its really sad and distressing that this can happen. Doubly disappointing for me that it happened in Glasgow. I guess that there is some sad sick creepy guys out there. Can only add if any guys see anything like this happening then tell the security straight away.

[Master Ray]

Bloody hell, some guys actually need to be TOLD this?

If you're in a big crush at a gig (or even outside of the immediate area and have people squeezing past you) then a spot of what I would call 'unintentional frottage' is bound to happen.  personally, I'm very aware of violating a ladies 'personal space' and always feel awkward about it when you've got little room to move and everyone's pushed up against the people in front and behind.  I always try and push back, even in it's an inch or two, to let the lady in question squeeze by to wherever she is going...

I think the key point here is 'guys, be careful where your hands are... but, girls, don't take offence if it's a bit accidental...'    I'm sure the guys here aren't all sex offenders in waiting...

Also 'Unintentional Frottage'... possibly a title for the next NMA live album?   

[jc]

There was one who was known as The Groper who was a regular at gigs, he has since stopped going to gigs after a quiet word. I am also told there have been instances of a pit justice meted out to such offenders. The key is to not suffer in silence and to shout out, there is plenty of help around.

Cheers

jc

[Shush]

Makes for sad reading.

Not wishing to state the obvious, but that's what the often over-eager bouncers are there for - go and tell 'em !!

[Anna Woman von NRW]

"Unintentional frottage" ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I'm not sure whether to giggle or shudder ! I know what you mean though MR and that's kinda unavoidable in a heaving mass of bodies. That's not really what is being talked about though is it?

Worth also taking in the wider concept of gig etiquette I think. 

[Pol]

Ok without trying to come across as mr nice guy , there are lots of females at nma gigs probably more than some other bands especially in the same kinda genre , I think its only too right to help the girls out a bit take a few blows for them from the pit overflow try and give them a bit more room to dance or do their thing