Yes, we had "free hugs" and "no hugs" tags available. The "free hugs" ones were way more popular. I think having neither meant "normal social conventions apply, i.e. ask".
Yes it helps a lot. You listen much more closely to someone you feel to be your friend, and hugs are very good at creating that feeling.
The European Community Weekend in Berlin is over and was plain awesome.
This is no complete report of the event but a place where you can e.g. comment on the event, link to photos or what else you want to share.
I'm not the organizer of the Meetup but I have been there and for me it was the most grand experience since last years European Community Weekend. Meeting so many energetic, compassionate and in general awesome people - some from last year or many new. Great presentations and workshops. And such a positive and open athmosphere.
Cheers to all participants!
See also the Facebook Group for the Community Event.