By: Tracy Levesque

In reply to lukida. I've planned a lot of tech events, and even before I stopped drinking I tried to help create events where the focus was not solely on free booze. We had parties in places like museums or bowling alleys where folks could do a fun activity vs. just stand around and drink. It's also more friendly for folks who don't like a lot of noise -- they could hang in a quiet spot in a museum. There's also stuff like axe throwing, mini golf, escape rooms, etc. As folks in positions of power, we have to set an example, and if people want to drink that is their choice, but making it expected or shaming people if they don't drink is just not cool.