Should we have Zoom meeting(s) on NG?

[Birna Rørslett]

OK, based on the survey, I'll run the first of *two* meet-ups at 2200 Monday 20 Nov. Next 1000 on Monday 27.Nov. Time zone CET.  Duration 1 hour but that can be extended if required.

As these are test runs, we will not restrict participation to Supporters. However, that is one of the possible topics to discuss.

In order to make the event manageable -- to me -- I'set an upper limit of participants to 11. Send me a PM if you wish to join and which of the date/time slots are most suitable. I'll distribute Zoom link and an agenda later to the applicants.

[Birna Rørslett]

To anyone interested in participating:

DO use the PM system -- NOT any direct e-mails to me. In the latter case the message might not even make it through the filtering systems of the mail provider. Or the message content is stripped out, which makes the information useless as I don't learn from whom the e-mail is

I've already seen several cases of these issues, so please don't exacerbate the situation.

[Thomas Stellwag]

have just resent my PM from 2 days ago, after cleaning the PM folders

[bobfriedman]

I would join if available.... of course I would have to download zoom . haven't used it since I retired.

[Birna Rørslett]

There are still vacant positions for both planned events, Bob. Just shoot me a PM if you are interested.

[MFloyd]

Can we consider - beside Zoom - other exchange methods such as WhatsApp or Telegram. More flexible and interactive than messaging ?

[Birna Rørslett]

Members can communicate any way they want. I'm talking about possible events  that are "official".

[MFloyd]

Members can communicate any way they want. I'm talking about possible events  that are "official".

So I do

[armando_m]

Just cleaned my messages and recent one indicating my interest yo participate
 

[Birna Rørslett]

So I do

Then count me out. I'm using Zoom. Not the others. Feel free to set up any system of your own.

[Birna Rørslett]

To the participants of the Monday 20th meet-up: I'll send the agenda and link later this evening (hopefully around 2200 CET time). I have to visit a very sick friend today and spend some hours with him -- not sure how long he has left to live.

The participants for Monday 27th: I'll send the needed info in a day or two.

[ColinM]

Hope you have a great session everyone.
I can't make Monday's at those times at the moment, but I'm sure the opportunity will come around soon.

[Birna Rørslett]

We shall see. The experience gathered from the two pilot meetings will be important to decide whether we should continue along this path, or push for in-vivo meetings instead.

Real life encounters allow for so much more, but the number of people able to attend always will be quite restricted. In theory, such limits may be lifted for virtual meet-ups.

[Erik Lund]

Thank you B for arranging the first meeting on Zoom - We are off to a great start 
We already have some topics on the table - Looking forward to next meeting!

[armando_m]

It was awesome to see you on zoom