When we set up, we only put up sidewalls to deal with the weather - keep rain and wind out, keep heat in. Otherwise, our site is generally pretty wide open and competitors are welcome to stop by anytime. They don't come by at turn-in because they're too busy themselves.
The one thing I have a hard time with is if my site becomes a short-cut to get through a row of teams. Then, I'll put up ropes or something to steer them in another direction. Someone mentioned things walking away earlier, and that is my concern if there is a lot of public traffic.
When visiting folks, I always stand in front of the site and say hello. I rarely just walk into a site unannounced, even if I know the folks. Most everyone is friendly enough to invite you in anyway. If they are busy, I'll stop by later. I'm not trying to steal any information. I'll ask questions because I'm always curious what other people do and want to learn as much as I can. If they don't want to tell me, I don't take it personally. A team I cook with on occasion was set up next to Jack's Old South and they told them everything they do. They didn't seem too concerned.
Folks need to relax and have a good time. Yes, I like getting calls, but I'm more intersted in enjoying myself and meeting a lot of nice folks.
