An after party is the time where you are meant to wind down and socialize.

For me that means having a beer or two in a relaxed atmosphere and talk to / get to know others.

I wouldn't attend an after party - or whatever you call it - if you have written rules that state you are not allowed to drink alcohol there.

I'm not a teenager or a child anymore, I don't need events - and don't attend events - that try to be inclusive for minorities by diminishing the rights of the rest.

Like it or don't like it: Drinking Alcohol is a part of socializing in European and Asian & American countries.

There are many reasons for that and the goal usually is not to get hammered. But to relax, indicate "Hey, free & fun time now!" and get to know each other.

Getting truly hammered is something you do with close friends... And regret the next morning.

To those who say: "But do you really need alcohol to have fun?"

The answer is: Yes! In a scenario with the premise of being the after party to a learning event, for me it is part of it. If others prefer to stay sober or must stay sober because they are too young - they can.

For those who say: "But the after party is just to discuss biz and..."

Perhaps for you. Most certainly not for me. The place for that is between panels or at open panel discussions.

Not so long ago I read the code of conduct for another event:
1. Women not to wear overtly sexualized clothing
2. No to drink alcohol
3. Not to use swear words
4. Not to flirt
etc.

There were so many rules - with explanations - it was over a page long. And most monasteries I have visited are more relaxed.

So I thought: "Oh, well... I can meet with my bushcraft or gaming buddies instead & watch the core speeches on YT later... At least there I'm treated as an adult of 42. Not like a prisoner."

Wordpress is about freedom and free exchange. Taking away from many people's freedom, just to placate a few - who have to live with the fact alcohol exists and is readily available every day anyway - is not.

In addition, it is insulting. You insinuate that if there is alcohol around people can't control themselves and down they go in dozens.