This could be for several reasons.  If an event is “full” (the maximum number of people have already signed up), the RSVP buttons will be disabled when you visit the event page.

See also: What does it mean if the RSVPs are “Closed”?

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Joe is a Houston-area photographer and Project Manager for the IT / Software development company 24Moves Consulting.   Joe provides software, web development, SEO and marketing consulting in the day, and photography events on the weekends.
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