Wikipedia talk:Meetup/NYC/March 2008

message: Check out PodCamp NYC, a local New Media unconference.  It's free and open to everyone, to attend or to speak at.  I think quite a few of our group could make good presentations, and this is probably the closest thing we're likely to get to a Wikimania in this city.--Pharos (talk) 07:29, 1 February 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  We should participate in this local [[unconference]] on April 25-26 

message: Shouldn't we start firming up this date, since it's now February?  Does March 16th work?  It's in the middle :-)  
The Sunday dates in March 2008 are: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30  — Becksguy (talk) 12:54, 1 February 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: March 16 is Palm Sunday (and March 23 is Easter).  I'm not that familiar with Catholic practice, but I think Palm Sunday is big enough of a holiday that we would want to avoid it.--Pharos (talk) 20:42, 1 February 2008 (UTC)

text: Obviously I was not aware enough of the movable feast days to have known that Easter will fall very early this year, since it tends to fall more often in April. I'm not that sure about Palm Sunday either. That kinda leaves the 9th as the closest to a mid-March date, I think. Or maybe schedule for the 30th, since the 2nd is only a month from now. However, what ever works best for the most attendees. And especially for you, since you are the Prez. — Becksguy (talk) 00:08, 2 February 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: Palm Sunday is a celebration that takes place only in the morning. There are no afternoon issues. The only big issue is that many colleges have spring break that week, so, for example, many students of Columbia simply will not be around. Even so, I still say that the 16 is probably the best. Yes, I can get the library for that date (or any of the others listed). ScienceApologist (talk) 17:14, 3 February 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: I was thinking St. Patty's day was going to be a bigger issue than Palm Sunday. I'm good with the 9th or the 16th. I get the impression that Pupin worked out pretty well, and that the restaurant choice was also successful. BusterD (talk) 17:19, 3 February 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: March 9th is SXSW, which quite a few folks who might be interested will be at, myself included. 16th is great for me though. --Jamiew (talk) 18:38, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

text: OK, the sockpuppets have spoken! The 16th it is, then.--Pharos (talk) 05:53, 4 February 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: Library is reserved from 2 pm to 5:30 pm. Let's plan on starting at 2:30 pm as last time. ScienceApologist (talk) 16:46, 4 February 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  6th NYC meetup tentative date in March 2008 

message: I just received an invitation to this event via Wikipedia, and was wondering how I would go about distributing invitations in the same fashion as I received mine.  As I was browsing, an alert came up on a page telling me I was invited to this event, and provided a link to this page.  Also, I received no message on my user page or talk page.
--HockeyInJune (talk) 03:35, 18 February 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: It's all done through the magic of Wikipedia:Geonotice.  I'll send out the talk page invitations in a couple of weeks.--Pharos (talk) 03:55, 18 February 2008 (UTC)
replies: text:  :D That is very clever, I like it.  --HockeyInJune (talk) 04:07, 18 February 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Invitations 

message: I wish I could be there :-( ReluctantPhilosopher (talk) 10:46, 20 February 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: Don't worry, I'll put you on the invite list for the next one (should be in May).--Pharos (talk) 16:08, 20 February 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Sad 

message: --The Fat Man Who Never Came Back (talk) 04:18, 21 February 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: BYOG.  -- Ssilvers (talk) 04:56, 21 February 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: Not likely. She might not understand if she ever knew I spend so much time editing Wikipedia, let alone that I'm attending a Wikipedia meetup.  Besides, what if she runs off with Newyorkbrad or David Shankbone?--The Fat Man Who Never Came Back (talk) 05:09, 21 February 2008 (UTC)

text: Not quite; there was also (different) female attendance at the museum event in the morning.--Pharos (talk) 06:41, 21 February 2008 (UTC)

text: WikiWomen are welcome!--Pharos (talk) 14:05, 16 March 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Will there be any girls there? 

message: You're invited to join the Wikimedia NYC mailing list!
I hope this can be a forum for more free-ranging and detailed discussions than are possible on-wiki, and also a place to send out timely notices about upcoming events.
The Free Culture Columbia people are really enthusiastic about holding a big Wikipedia Academy event this semester, and we'll need volunteers.  There will probably be speakers, an article-writing
drive, and a scavenger hunt across the city by students snapping requested photographs.  The mailing list will be a great place to coordinate this type of stuff.
Go to:
https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia_nyc
to sign up.
This is an open mailing list, and the posts will be viewable to the public.--Pharos (talk) 23:28, 21 February 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Join the mailing list! 

message: I just wanted to make everyone aware that a reporter may come to our meeting.  Just a heads up.  --David Shankbone 02:24, 25 February 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  News Media at the New York Meet-Up 

message: Is anyone interested in attending with a press pass to cover for Wikinews?  Over 16 with an edit history, please.  --David Shankbone 01:04, 26 February 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Tribeca Film Festival 

message: See Wikipedia:Village pump (miscellaneous)#Neglected subject area needed for Wikipedia:Academy content drive by novice Wikipedians and User talk:Pharos#Wikipedia Academy, and feel free to chime in.--Pharos (talk) 20:17, 27 February 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  [[Wikipedia:Academy]] discussions 

message: I saw some talk about the location on the main page, and I was wondering how we always manage to get the library in Pupin Hall. Who's responsible for this? :D I should be able to make this next one, but I've never attended a Meetup in the past. Enigma msg! 20:37, 27 February 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: We have User:ScienceApologist to thank for this.  I look forward to you joining us March 16.--Pharos (talk) 06:10, 5 March 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: Thanks. Looking forward to it as well. Enigma msg! 06:19, 5 March 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Just curious about the location 

message: Check it out: Wikipedia:Wikipedia Takes Manhattan.--Pharos (talk) 20:53, 1 March 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Big event scheduled for March 28 

message: Hi I'm new to wikipediea.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jgutsch123 (talk • contribs) 02:27, 6 March 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  I'm new 

message: The meeting is this Sunday.  We should have a few non-Wikipedian guests this time (and preparations for our Wikipedia Takes Manhattan event), which should be interesting.  I hope everyone can make it.  Thanks.--Pharos (talk) 00:15, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Meeting this Sunday 

message: But will anyone have a laptop I could borrow for a few minutes at the end of the meeting? Thanks. Enigma msg! 15:49, 16 March 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: I don't have a laptop, but in the past there has always been at least one person (usually more) bringing one.--Pharos (talk) 16:00, 16 March 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: I used a public computer on the first floor until Columbia security kicked me out. Heh. Enigma msg! 01:58, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  A little late... 

message: It was good to see everyone yesterday - good meeting.  I hung my barnstar over my door.  --David Shankbone 12:57, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Good meeting 

message: Can someone please give a summary of what happened at the meeting?  Also this article needs to be updated to past tense everywhere.  Best regards, -- Ssilvers (talk) 14:12, 18 March 2008 (UTC)
thread_title: Reports on the meeting

message: So how many of us have started patrolling the new pages, like Gmaxwell was telling us? Ha. I actually started last night. Enigma msg! 15:49, 19 March 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Patrolling pages 

message: See User:Jbmurray/Madness. DGG (talk) 21:34, 20 March 2008 (UTC)
thread_title: teaching the use of wikipedia

message: So...is the video not going to happen?  --David Shankbone 00:33, 24 March 2008 (UTC)
thread_title: Video

message: Hi everyone. Sorry I couldn't make the meeting but I was <insert excuse here>. Anyway I was wondering if there is still a need for funds of the scanning of the Yiddish encyclopedia b/c I might have an acquaintance that can help with that. Thanks.  user:volt4ire Volt4ire 01:45, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: Thanks.  This project, and what exactly we will need, is at a bit of an impasse; the situation should be clearer next week.--Pharos (talk) 01:06, 1 April 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Yiddish Wikipedia 

message: All other details remain the same.  Thanks.--Pharos (talk) 18:28, 27 March 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Takes Manhattan|Wikipedia Takes Manhattan]] postponed to Friday April 4th 

message: This was a discussion that was raised elsewhere, on the appropriateness of adding people's usernames to the photo captions.  I am of two minds on this.  
#We shouldn't label anyone who doesn't want to be labeled.  
#If we wait for people to label themselves, it's never going to get done, even though most people probably wouldn't object.
As a middle way, I think we should ask people (preferably by e-mail) beforehand if it's OK to include their name in the photo caption.  Thoughts?--Pharos (talk) 01:22, 2 April 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: I agree with this model.  While my real life identity is easily guessable and there are dozens of pictures of me online, and I wouldn't mind someone tagging me, I know there are editors who do guard their personal identity, as well as minors in our chapter, so we should avoid accidentally WP:OUTING someone. MBisanz talk 01:41, 2 April 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: Part of the risk is eliminated if people are tagged using their usernames rather than RL names, unless they choose to use their full names.  -- Ssilvers (talk) 19:42, 2 April 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: Yeah, I had never planned on using RL names.--Pharos (talk) 22:19, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

text: Of course :)  If they've outed themselves, then its really not an issue. MBisanz talk 22:24, 2 April 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Names in photo captions 

message: (Just put an asterisk followed by four tildes, and your username will be added and linked automatically.)
*Pharos (talk) 02:12, 2 April 2008 (UTC)
thread_title: List of people who don't mind if their username is mentioned in photo captions

message: You MUST MUST MUST register here by Thursday 8 PM EST, if there is any possibility you plan on participating or coming to the party that night.  By the way, the party has been moved to 11:30 PM instead of 11:00 PM.--Pharos (talk) 06:40, 3 April 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Final notice for [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Takes Manhattan|Wikipedia Takes Manhattan]] Friday 

message: :Hello!  I am a wikipedian from Connecticut.  Since NYC is the closest city I know of that has a meetup, would I be welcomed with open arms? ♥Shapiros10WuzHere♥ 22:37, 23 April 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: Yes. Enigma message Review 22:40, 23 April 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: In fact, User:Elipongo is from Hartford, and I'm sure he wasn't the only non-New Yorker. Enigma message Review 22:41, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

text: Only if you bring cookies (JK). Yes, absolutely, you are more than welcome. And, seriously, no need to bring cookies. And if you have any questions, please ask. — Becksguy (talk) 01:50, 24 April 2008 (UTC)

text: Indeed, this is "officially" a New York metropolitan area meetup anyway, which would include Connecticut.  But even if you were from further afield, we've welcomed people from Philadelphia, Washington D.C., even Missouri, several times.  If you can make it, we'd be glad to have you.--Pharos (talk) 02:37, 24 April 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  People from other states