I just don't see what the issue is; if there is a problem with me and my mates using this forum to organize our own meets, then yes there is an issue. But, no one else has complained...
Does it really matter if the numbers always consist of our own friends? I'm not here for a popularity contest, are you?
Just let me know if it's incorrect to use the forum like this, and I'll stop posting any details to any of our future meets. Cool?