Wikipedia talk:Meetup/NYC/August 2007

message: In the Southwest corner of the lawn (Suggestion 1), next to the trees (just across the pedestrian path that goes around the lawn) is a little grassy area that is usually not crowded, since it doesn't get direct sun in the afternoon.  Or, north of the lawn (and a little west - Suggestion 2) is a little area called the Pinetum that is, likewise, not too crowded.  Are there picnic tables there?  I can't remember.  --  Ssilvers 04:57, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: See your talk page. Your suggestion rendered as a link:  Take care — Gosgood 13:41, 6 July 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Location

message: Why aren't you guys inviting the people from Brooklyn? Miranda 12:16, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I only invited the people who commented on last year's meetup. Please feel free to invite the people from Brooklyn :) -- Y not? 02:12, 10 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Looks like someone is now, at least User:DavidShankBone has invited me. —MrSomeone ( tlk • cntrb ) 02:13, 10 June 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Brooklynites.... 

message: Some of you may be interested to know there will be a free outdoor performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream in the park that night at 8PM.  See here and this too.  If you want to go, you'll have to pick up the (free) tickets earlier in the day, though.--Pharos 23:18, 10 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: By the way, the plays are held at the Delacourt Theatre, which is one of the proposed meetup sites (see above).--Pharos 00:50, 15 June 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  [[New York Shakespeare Festival]] 

message: If I went it would be my first time, what happens at it. Bernstein2291 21:40, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Well, last time was at a restaurant while this time is in the park, so it's hard to extrapolate, but basically you get to meet and chat "for real" with all sorts of Wikipedians—some of whom you'll have known online for months, and some of whom will be new to you. Lots of fun, good food, good company, valuable cash prizes! Newyorkbrad 21:43, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

text: Also, my babies will be coming to annoy you. -- Y not? 01:43, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

text: And Central Park has some Wifi locations. You guys can create User:Central Park Meetup Participants and edit using a multi user account against policy while on the lawn. :) --(Review Me) R ParlateContribs@(Let's Go Yankees!) 01:50, 13 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: In that case, we'll also need to set up a face-to-face method of settling edit wars.  I propose a Thunderdome. Rob T Firefly 16:46, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  What happens 

message: Are children under 18 allowed? I am 15. I couldn't come anyways, but just for the record. Smartyshoe 18:35, 20 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Yes. Teenage wikipedians have come to meetups before and had a good time. Plus, I will be bringing my kids. I am sure some others will do likewise. -- Y not? 18:40, 20 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Yeah, I haven't understood this "not of age" thing that keeps popping up in the regrets.  It's one thing to say your parents won't let you go, but anyone can show up if they have the inclination, means and permission, if necessary.  --David Shankbone 18:42, 20 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: American attitudes are so silly. In Russia it was appropriate for 9 year olds to travel cross-town alone in daytime. I took the public bus to school since age 7. I took an international flight alone at 13. What's the big deal? -- Y not? 19:35, 20 June 2007 (UTC)
replies: text:  The practcality. So, okay, I'm not saying I can't go alone, I'm saying I can't go without my parents' permission. Did you take the public bus or the plane without consent from your parents? I doubt it. Smartyshoe 19:52, 20 June 2007 (UTC)

text: With consent, obviously. But would your parents object? I mean, Juliet died by 15 if I am not mistaken! -- Y not? 20:12, 20 June 2007 (UTC)

text: I went when I was 14. Of course, I had to take my dad along (he was my means to getting there) and he liked it. (messedrocker • talk) 20:10, 20 June 2007 (UTC)

text: Hey, and what about some after-party at the night? I am from Slovakia, so I like going to a club or a disco. What about the others? --Wizzard 22:43, 21 June 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Question 

message: What should we each bring? Perhaps we could prepare a list of what everyone is bringing? (messedrocker • talk) 17:49, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  What to bring 

message: Should we have a "Things to do in New York" section as at Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/December 6, 2006?--Pharos 21:31, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  "Things to do in New York" section 

message: I definitely won't be there this time (unless it rains and the date changes).  When is the next meetup, after this one? --Aude (talk) 21:43, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: It's strange they haven't been held on a more regular basis, considering there's quite a large group of Wikipedians who live in the city and suburbs.--Pharos 21:50, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text:  If they're only held occasionally, then it's more of a novelty! :) MessedRocker (talk) 06:02, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Next meetup

message: It would be great if one or more Wikipedians could get out to The Wikipedia Plays, a "mini-marathon" of short plays based on Wikipedia articles, and maybe write a review for The Wikipedia Signpost.  It's running August 3- August 6 at Ars Nova.  Too bad it's not a week later, or it could be part of the meetup activities.--ragesoss 21:34, 18 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Wow, that's weird and wonderful.  It's only $10 (below-average price for a movie in Manhattan), so I think I'll make a visit.  I don't exactly have much experience in theatrical criticism (other than reading it very occasionally in the NYT), but I'll be glad to try my hand at yet another subject I have absolutely no expertise with for Wikipedia's sake.--Pharos 22:09, 18 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Can someone tape it and post it to YouTube? I'd love to see them, but have no way of doing so as I live in Australia. - Ta bu shi da yu 06:57, 19 July 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: I'm gonna be out of town this weekend, so I actually won't be able to catch it, or at least most of it.  I might still go for the last day, Monday, though.--Pharos 14:56, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

text: FYI, I have written a full review/report on the play at User:Jeffrey O. Gustafson/Signpost: Review: The Wikipedia Plays.  I am submitting it to the Signpost for review.  --Jeffrey O. Gustafson - Shazaam! - <*> 10:22, 4 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: The Wikipedia Plays

message: I'm surprised no one's thought of this yet. Could we officially call the event the WikNYC Picnic? Great rhyme scheme, and it'll look good on a t-shirt! samwaltz 12:49, 1 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: "NYC" is not supposed to be pronounced as "nick", ever, ever, ever, ever. MessedRocker (talk) 06:00, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: So? Thinboy00 talk/contribs 21:19, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Naming: WikNYC Picnic

message: Hey, guys. I was going to come down this weekend and review the Wikipedia Plays for the Signpost, but I had a med emergency that means I can't even afford the Fung Wah. I'm writing a feature article on the theatre and creation of the plays and such, but I need someone in the NYC area to go and see the plays and write a review to accompany the research I've done.
I can arrange for 2 tickets to be held for you tonight, tomorrow or Sunday, according to what works for you. Deadline for the signpost is Noon, Monday, so the review needs to be written by then. Because you need to tell me your *real* name for the tickets to be held, I ask that people send me email to ask for the tickets. I'm waiting to hear back from the theatre company about the arrangements, pickup location, etc. --Thespian 17:55, 3 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Seeking a NYC Editor for this Weekend 

message: I don't know how many people on Wikipedia use Facebook, but maybe someone should create an event for the NYC meetup? I'd be willing to do it, if it garners enough positive response. I'd, of course, need to know who to invite, which may prove difficult.... —Gordon P. Hemsley→✉ 19:05, 4 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Bad idea. People don't necessarily want their real identities known. -- Y not? 02:44, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Then why are they coming out to meet other people? —Gordon P. Hemsley→✉ 14:36, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: People can meet without telling each other their last names, can't they?  -- Y not? 15:28, 5 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Facebook event? 

message: Will we be allowed to freely edit the contents of other Wikipedians' picnic baskets? Rob T Firefly 19:25, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Maybe - but I plan on roguely full-protecting my own. Hah! -- Y not? 02:48, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Picnic baskets and the GFDL 

message: I actually went to the Great Lawn at 3:30, but I couldn't find anyone. (I didn't know it was supposed to be in the SW corner...) Abeg92contribs 00:52, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Very sorry to hear that...you came close... -- Y not? 04:11, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text:  Sorry I had to leave so early.  My brother dragged me out of there, while people were still arriving! I enjoyed the time very much. Bearian 16:19, 13 August 2007 (UTC)

text: We did a restaurant and a picnic.  How about something Wiki-related, like a tour of the New York Public Library main branch, followed by, say, a meal in Chinatown?  -- Ssilvers 01:32, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Please, do this again. 

message: Where's one of those babies, Y?   Sorry I missed it - will try for next one.Tvoz |talk 18:18, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: User:Nightscream emailed me some photos from the Wiknic.  How do I upload them properly to my user page? Bearian 14:59, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: Upload it, then edit your talk page to include it Raul654 14:03, 21 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Pictures 

message: Attention Wikipedians within easy travel distance of Fairfield, CT (that's you, New Yorkers): Have you always wanted an opportunity to take a picture of a famous person for Wikipedia?  Now's your chance!  E. O. Wilson and James D. Watson are speaking at a CT Audubon Society dinner tonight, and tickets are free.  You could even bring a notepad and write up a Wikinews story.  http://www.ctaudubon.org/
--ragesoss 16:35, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Opportunity for photos and story

message: Can anyone summarize the discussions on the project page with respect to any of the issues discussed (no names, of course)?  Best regards, -- Ssilvers 19:37, 21 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Things discussed

message: So will of you submit an article to the Signpost about the picnic? Reports of meetups have been sparse lately, & the news might inspire a few more. -- llywrch 20:28, 26 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Something for the Signpost?