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Originally Posted by Jessica Boucher

Interesting. I'm still curious as to why signage suddenly cropped up, and only at this regional.

From my understanding (I talked a little bit with someone who looked official, anyway), the particular issue was not FIRST, but the college itself. It was a liability issue determined by the venue. Also of interest is that there were various floors that had balconies that overlooked the general gathering; while we were encouraged to explore the university, they didn't want us out on the balconies (several people were ... regardless, I was asked to get off the balcony).

I understand the liablity of it all. However seems a bit extreme.

A bit extreme? What? Did you expect common sense to play a part in any of this? And please don't, for your sake, get me started on my tort reform rant ... (oh, did I mention I want to be a lawyer? please, don't flail me quite yet!)