This survey is so we can better understand desired levels of risk abatement for a potential Polyamory Speed Dating event. If you are interested in attending such an event, please fill out this survey so we know what you would like to see happen!
In particular, we are trying to weigh the following different trade-offs that we have identified:
First, there is mask wearing. On the one hand, hearing your speed date talk can
already be difficult at PSD events, and masks make that harder. Masks
also diminish the non-verbal communication that many people do with
their faces. On the other hand, properly worn masks reduce the risk of COVID
transmission.
Another factor is vaccination. Some events these days expect or
verify that all participants are vaccinated against COVID, but such verification can slow down an event's registration process or increase the logistical burden of running an event. It can also be considered exclusionary against some people.
Finally, rapid tests for COVID are widely used to decrease the
chance of someone who is contagious being present at an event, but rapid tests would be an added cost for participants, and verification of such tests would likely slow down registration.
The final factor is having the event outside vs. inside. While outside would be better for COVID mitigation, doing so could pose some logistical challenges, such as technology, bathroom access, vulnerability to the weather, and potentially even finding a venue.
