I agree with MissOtis we are the general public, only with better taste. There will be those that you will get on with very well and those that you might find creepy, or just not get on so well with. On a one to one basis it would be like any first date with someone, sometimes they are good, sometimes not.
However, with the social gatherings there is always someone to talk to and they are perfectly safe. So if you are a little unsure about meeting someone, go to one of the meetups first. It will give you a better perspective to at least those that go to these gatherings.
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