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Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Mumbling on June 20, 2011, 03:54:21 PM
Heya folks :)

Ever since I joined the Gang of Five and discovered it was such a nice community I thought the idea was very plausible to have some massive meeting with all of us. It would remind me very much of the meeting with my family, in which we just all gather in a house big enough for everyone to sleep and have their own space which we hire for a couple of days.

So I wonder..... After a chat with Littlefoot1616 and Nick22 about this very topic, how big is the chance that any of you guys would like a thing like this?

Idea summary:

- Hire a big house or visit a campsite with several tents for 3-5 days.
- Play games, chat, make music, relax in the presence of these forum members
- Activities like hiking, swimming if the region allows it
- Watching LBT, of course :) For example 1 evening where we all come together and watch the original

It'd mainly be like a small vacation with people with the same interest as you, which you might even know already... However this time you'll get to chat face to face and experience the true GoF feeling.

This is of course a regional thing, and it can probably be realized for our European (or even Asian members). I have several addresses in France which are beautiful for said occasions. American members are fully welcome too, but sadly enough the flight to Europe might be too expensive. If you already wanted to visit Europe though, isn't this a great chance to do so? You could also try organizing a big meeting in the USA, however I can't do anything with regards to organizing that.

I was thinking of Summer 2012, when most members here have their time off.. How do you feel about this idea?
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: vonboy on June 20, 2011, 03:59:28 PM
Hmm, I don't really know. I haven't been a member for long, but I'd would have been here for over a year at that point. Right now I wouldn't go, but my feelings might change before then, if I'm still with this community, and I grow closer to it in that year's time.

Also, I don't know how my finances would be then. I HOPE I have a stable job then, and that I'll have expendable income.

So, put me down, for a "I don't know, but maybe" :)
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Littlefoot1616 on June 20, 2011, 04:00:12 PM
Yes of course! I could think of nothing better than a whole mass GOF meeting somewhere even for a day. Maybe it's something the admins should arrange. The Gang Of Five Convention (exclusive members only!) :lol. But in all seriousness, I would gladly welcome the opportunity to meet all our GOF members and personal shake their hand whilst looking them in the eye. I've been fortunate enough to meet a few of you guys from the continent (and one from a little further afield ;) ) but a huge meet of GOF members would be a crowning moment not just for me, but for the forum I'd be so bold to say ;)
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Adder on June 20, 2011, 04:13:57 PM
Probably no for me, I'm not one for leaving the state. As far as I know, only Karmarsi lives in Indiana too. Its a small chance that I would attend (it'd be a surprise if I post a photo of myself).
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Pterano on June 20, 2011, 04:13:58 PM
I would love to do something like that, as I already feel a pretty strong bond with this community, and think it's a great thing that I came here.

However, if it's to be held in Europe, that might prove problematic, at least on my current income. I work a rather crummy job, and it doesn't permit me to travel much outside my continent. Plus, IF I get this job with the Foreign Service, I'd probably be shipping out this time next year anyway, but as said, it's a long shot, and I don't even know what I'll be doing this time next year. It really depends on what career I get by then.

If I get an actual career lined up before next year, and if it's taking place in Europe, then yes, definitely.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Mumbling on June 20, 2011, 04:16:35 PM
I know the majority of this forum is American, however I myself know little about America and wouldn't know where to start with such a meeting so I wouldn't be able to take care of it.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: vonboy on June 20, 2011, 04:17:20 PM
Well, we live only a few hours away from eachother, Pterano, so if nothing else, we could do could meet up somewhere ourselves for a day or something.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Pterano on June 20, 2011, 04:25:03 PM
That's very true, vonboy. A trip WITHIN the country is much more feasible, at least for me. I was VERY, VERY fortunate in getting financial aid for my Eurotrip last year, as the dice really just rolled my way (I applied for financial aid for my last semester, but since I had never applied before, they backpaid me for the fall semester as well, and that allowed me to finance my study abroad, but I don't think I'll EVER get that lucky again, until of course I start an actual career).

So yeah, I think meeting individual members is definitely doable, especially when we don't live that far away, as you said.

As for this continent, Washington, D.C. can be nice, though pricy in terms of lodging, but at the same time, no matter what major city or region you choose, they almost always have group rates for hotels and sometimes even large houses, and if each member chipped in an equal amount, it might not be too bad. I could research it a bit more, depending on what everyone else thinks.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: trulyfantasticme on June 20, 2011, 04:25:50 PM
I'd love to have this! It sounds like a whole lotta fun! But I probably won't be able to because I don't have the money to travel. :cry

It would be nice if this meeting took place in Washington, like Seattle.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: vonboy on June 20, 2011, 04:27:05 PM
Well, it would be a year from now, so we have time to think about it, and look into places we could go.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Mumbling on June 20, 2011, 04:29:00 PM
Exactly :) And individual meetups are recommendable when you trust someone really well, we (Malte, LF1616, action, lillefot, Nimrod, me) have a lot of fun with those.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Vilstrup on June 20, 2011, 04:34:06 PM
I say "do it", though there might be a few things that could make it impossible for me, but that time sleeps right now. But, I'm up for it, if the time permits it :)
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: DarkHououmon on June 20, 2011, 05:02:27 PM
Definitely no. I don't have the money to fly all the way to Europe. For me to be able to go, the meeting will have to be close to where I live, preferably close enough to drive to.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Allicloud on June 20, 2011, 05:07:25 PM
Well, for me a US or European meetup is out of the question, but if there are sufficient British members (and maybe some from the continent who are willing to pay for a Eurostar ticket), a UK meeting in, say, London, would be a good idea. I've seen it done before, and been there, and they work out pretty well.

In fact, just a quick question to throw out there: Are there any other members in the UK on here? Just to see if such a thing would work out.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Mumbling on June 20, 2011, 05:15:50 PM
UK -> Europe really isn't that expensive Allicloud. There are quite some members from in and around London.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: LBTDiclonius on June 20, 2011, 05:20:36 PM
I really don't know about this.

I mean, my emotional response would be, "Yes! Of course I would want to do this!" but my logical response is, I would have to do a whole lot of stuff to even THINK about flying out of my country (much less fly halfway around the world) and where to get the money to do so.

But, I think this sounds like a lot of fun and I would love to meet GOF members in real life where I can actually meet them and talk to them not on a computer. Also, if you say it's in the summer of 2012, we would have a lot of time to prepare and plan this out. I'm liking it so far. :)
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Vilstrup on June 20, 2011, 05:22:11 PM
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UK -> Europe really isn't that expensive Allicloud. There are quite some members from in and around London.

indeed, it shouldn't be that expensive to go from England to France. I'm visiting Scotland in august, and that ain't too expensive, and beside, I know for a fact, that the British-Danish ferry line actually isn't bad either.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Campion1 on June 20, 2011, 05:25:10 PM
Well.. Crap. I would love to, but no way can't do it.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: jansenov on June 20, 2011, 07:14:29 PM
Summer 2012. A lot of things can happen by then. If I find a job I would definitely put some money aside for attending a European meeting. I'm very eager to meet some GOF members in person :). However, France is a bit far from my place, but not terribly far. For me it would be much better if the meeting takes place in Germany. There are a bunch of charter flights to German cities from Zagreb, which isn't true for French cities (our ties with France are much weaker). An even better choice would be Austria. Austria would be fantastic. Germany is fine, France and Benelux are acceptable. But the UK or Scandinavia are out of the question for me.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: f-22 "raptor" ace on June 20, 2011, 09:13:56 PM
I'd like too but i don't really have the money at the moment.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Littlefoot Fan on June 20, 2011, 11:23:28 PM
Oh it would be awesome, but unfortunately, I would never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever get an opportunity like that. It is my destiny not to meet any of the people I want to meet on here, and I have learned to accept that :p
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: pokeplayer984 on June 21, 2011, 12:39:14 AM
^^What if one of us unexpectedly showed up at your house one day?  How would that feel?

With the money I have saved up, I could easily arrange something like this.  So for now, count me in, just give me an exact date at least a month in advance. (This is just so that I can set it up at work.)

If anything changes though, I'll let you guys know. :)
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Mumbling on June 21, 2011, 01:24:34 AM
Quote from: jansenov,Jun 21 2011 on  01:14 AM
Summer 2012. A lot of things can happen by then. If I find a job I would definitely put some money aside for attending a European meeting. I'm very eager to meet some GOF members in person :). However, France is a bit far from my place, but not terribly far. For me it would be much better if the meeting takes place in Germany. There are a bunch of charter flights to German cities from Zagreb, which isn't true for French cities (our ties with France are much weaker). An even better choice would be Austria. Austria would be fantastic. Germany is fine, France and Benelux are acceptable. But the UK or Scandinavia are out of the question for me.
France was just a random shoutout. Of course there are other, more central locations which can be picked instead :)

That's awesome John :)
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Allicloud on June 21, 2011, 02:35:43 AM
Actually, when I thin about it, depending on when exactly in the summer of 2012 this could happen, I could be 18 by then, making his a whole lot easier.

And I looked up prices on flights/rides to France, and you're right. They aren't that pricey at all. If there was a Euro meetup, I'd think FRance might be the best bet, since it is relatively easy to reach for alot of people.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Vilstrup on June 21, 2011, 02:54:56 AM
everybody in the European region should be able to meet, because the price of travelling from one country to another isn't that expensive, however, when it comes to crossing oceans, that's when you get the problem.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Coyote_A on June 21, 2011, 03:10:46 AM
I like the idea, but it would be hard for members outside EU or US to join in. ;)
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Justin1993 on June 21, 2011, 03:58:31 AM
I actually quite like this idea. But the fact that some members live across oceans is a bit of a problem. But if this were to transpire, I would say that maybe there would be a way to have some sort of meeting via video chat. For instance, those in the U.S. would gather in a specified location and those in European countries would do the same. Then we could connect via some sort of video chat. Get a big screen TV, a PC, Video Camera, and something to connect PC and TV. Same could be said for members in other areas of the world. I for one am all in for this, as long as it is scheduled on a date good for me. And I wouldn't know what kind of location this would all take place. Someone else could think of that. I think this idea sounds great. And if there are any flaws in my plan, which I know there are (just not aware of them), point them out.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Mumbling on June 21, 2011, 04:36:47 AM
Quote from: Justin1993,Jun 21 2011 on  09:58 AM
I actually quite like this idea. But the fact that some members live across oceans is a bit of a problem. But if this were to transpire, I would say that maybe there would be a way to have some sort of meeting via video chat. For instance, those in the U.S. would gather in a specified location and those in European countries would do the same. Then we could connect via some sort of video chat. Get a big screen TV, a PC, Video Camera, and something to connect PC and TV. Same could be said for members in other areas of the world. I for one am all in for this, as long as it is scheduled on a date good for me. And I wouldn't know what kind of location this would all take place. Someone else could think of that. I think this idea sounds great. And if there are any flaws in my plan, which I know there are (just not aware of them), point them out.
We thought of this too :) Possibly there could be some kind of livestream through skype running 24/7.

@Coyote, there are quite some members from Moscow. If they would all travel together it might be doable to come to Europe :)
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Pangaea on June 21, 2011, 05:31:42 AM
The idea appeals to me, even though the idea of meeting a whole group of GOF members in person makes me feel shy just thinking about it. :oops Sadly, I don't think it would be that feasible for me; I've never spent any time far away from home unaccompanied by my family, and I've never been to another country. (I don't even know how much the tickets would cost. :rolleyes) It's an opportunity I would accept if it were feasible for me, but realistically, I doubt I'd be able to make it. :(

P.S. I wasn't entirely sure whether to vote "Yes, I'd like to if money and free time permits me" or "Maybe if…"; I ended up going with the latter.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Mumbling on June 21, 2011, 05:44:35 AM
I'm pretty sure that most of the GoF members are not used to staying in larger groups and therefore shyness will be a common occurrence.. I'm glad at least that most people like the idea :)
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on June 21, 2011, 06:21:14 AM
This sounds like a cool idea. Summer 2012 doesn't quite work for me, but if that meeting is successful and more come around, it would be a great excuse to visit Europe again. So mine is, "Maybe, if there are subsequent meetings after the first one :yes"
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: PanickyPetrie14 on June 21, 2011, 06:40:16 AM
I would love to go in a real life GOF meeting! But, unfortunately, that will still take some years for me, since i'm still having school. Once I will be able to go to other countries and have a job, I can meet up with you guys anytime, anywhere.  :DD  Since i'm planning on to travel around the world  :smile
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Crasnex on June 21, 2011, 07:06:41 AM
I'm very new to this community, plus I live out of the way in Australia, so I wouldnt be able to do this unless I'm going to Europe for some other reason.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Littlefoot Fan on June 21, 2011, 10:00:06 AM
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^^What if one of us unexpectedly showed up at your house one day? How would that feel?
That would be pretty amazing, though I'd have to give ya'll my exact address otherwise you'd be trying every door in pawtucket :lol:

And I like the idea with the video chat. I could probably buy a huge, secondary monitor and a really high def webcam cheaper than I could fly to Europe :p
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: vonboy on June 21, 2011, 10:19:29 AM
Quote from: Littlefoot Fan,Jun 21 2011 on  09:00 AM
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^^What if one of us unexpectedly showed up at your house one day? How would that feel?
That would be pretty amazing, though I'd have to give ya'll my exact address otherwise you'd be trying every door in pawtucket :lol:

And I like the idea with the video chat. I could probably buy a huge, secondary monitor and a really high def webcam cheaper than I could fly to Europe :p
Yeah, I don't have a webcam, but I'd buy one to be able to interact in a GoF meeting. If it's in Europe, it would be very big thing for me to do. It would be only the second time I've been out of Texas, and the VERY first time I've ever been out of the country!
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Pterano on June 21, 2011, 10:23:58 AM
What we could do, along the lines of the big video conference idea, is take polls for both our European and American members, and based on votes of those interested in attending, pick central locations (one to possibly three in the US, and same for Europe, though would probably need less for Europe) off of those votes, and thus it could be a series of meetings globally, connected via the web. That way it would help support a larger base of meetings, and not leave half of the site left out if it's just going to be held on one continent or the other, plus be less of a financial strain for those attending as well.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Mumbling on June 21, 2011, 10:41:57 AM
Very true. However as I said I cannot take any responsibility for organizing stuff in the USA so members would have to organize it themselves.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Pterano on June 21, 2011, 10:43:33 AM
Perfectly fine with me, provided others like the idea. :smile

I wouldn't mind conducting the poll for the American side, and going from there. I think I'll wait a minimum of a few weeks though, as I'd like to wait and see how I did on my FSOT, as that will give me a good idea of what I'll be doing next year myself.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Allicloud on June 21, 2011, 02:20:22 PM
Concerning the skype videoconferencing idea, you have to remember, it's a rather expensive option. Good quality webcams, as well as videoconferencing software, are pretty pricey. Most free programs, or free trials will allow around 3 different cams on one chat.

Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Mumbling on June 21, 2011, 02:22:54 PM
Well, if you have 2 locations than honestly do you need more webcams?
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Pterano on June 21, 2011, 02:26:08 PM
But since I own an account that permits up to ten users at once, it wouldn't be an issue, and I could host the other calls as well. If we could get two to three meeting sites in America/Europe, all we'd really need is just someone with a paid account, and that person could host multiple videos. I'd be more than happy to volunteer.

Though that's also why it's a good idea to find out who has what equipment. I have a high def TV that could be used, plus a webcam. This is all very early in terms of setting things up anyway. As said, I'm not even going to start making plans for at least another few weeks, until I get the results of my FSOT.

And yes, Mumbling's right, you really don't need that much in terms of setting this up, especially if you have two gathering sites, as she said. Plus, even if you can't get a high def TV, many places you can rent for a group rate will already HAVE teleconferencing equipment like this, so I don't really see this as an issue.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Coyote_A on June 21, 2011, 02:30:28 PM
Quote from: Mumbling,Jun 21 2011 on  12:36 PM
@Coyote, there are quite some members from Moscow. If they would all travel together it might be doable to come to Europe :)
What? More Russian members signed up while i was absent? Gotta PM them all. :lol:
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: jansenov on June 21, 2011, 02:37:13 PM
^The only other Russian (from Russia) is Jychara, and he has the same name as you. But he's not been on for a while.  P.S. Ya ne russkij, no yazik horosho ponimayu. :)
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Allicloud on June 21, 2011, 02:51:47 PM
Quote from: Mumbling,Jun 21 2011 on  01:22 PM
Well, if you have 2 locations than honestly do you need more webcams?
Well, you have to think about the scale of things. If I was to separate the webcam idea into areas, assuming that there is at least 1 member who would join the meetup on each continent, we would need at the VERY least 7 webcams.

In fact, even if we are to make the less politically correct but probably more true assumption that most members are based in America, Europe or Britain, then we would still need alot of webcams to cover such an area. After all, when I say America, I include Canada and Mexico and Alaska, and pretty much everything on that continent that isn't Latin-America, and when I say Europe, that includes the Mediterranean, Scandinavia, Russia and Eastern Europe.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Mumbling on June 21, 2011, 02:57:19 PM
Because we have many members from the north and south pole :p No technically, we only have members in Europe, Asia and North America... Maybe we have some Aussies as well.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Pterano on June 21, 2011, 02:57:33 PM
I already suggested a possible solution to this, Allicloud. As most of the members are concentrated in America and Europe, we conduct a poll (one for Europe, one for America), and figure out at most three locations in America, and probably two in Europe, if not three, where we would select as "gathering sites" based on demographics. If you can make it, fine, (though I'd think with that amount it shouldn't be much of an issue), and yes, there will be SOME people who can't, either due to monetary or placement issues, but by and large, I think between five to six meeting sites spread out on either continent is doable. It'd be based on what's most convenient for the majority, and where everyone is spread out. Even just two (one in the US, though I think there should be at least one other) meeting sites are feasible for something like this, if people feel like starting off smaller to see how it works. Sort of like giving the initial year a "test run", and we can always expand it if it is successful, or revise it if it's not.

And don't get me wrong, this is just one suggestion I've given. My ideas aren't set in stone. :p As said, I'm not going to be doing ANYTHING towards even starting to consider arranging a meeting until I get my exam results. It's just too far in advance for me at the moment, and I'm merely suggesting things to see how they go.

Once the groups settle on places they'll be staying, a lot of places that have group rates include teleconferencing equipment as part of the package deal, so that should solve the lack of webcams or other equipment if we run into those issues.

And there is one Aussie that just joined us recently, Mumbling. :)
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Malte279 on June 21, 2011, 03:45:15 PM
As a matter of fact I think the number of members from Australia, New Zealand and the south east Asian region is quite significant.
As for myself I would really like to be part of such a meeting if time and money permit. I hope to come to the US one of these years but I do not have the monetary means. Speaking of money, if the meeting is not to take place on the private premisses of a GOF member rent, food (that one is not depending on whether or not a GOF member had the room to host such an event) etc. are something that should be as reasonably shared as possible among the participants.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Pterano on June 21, 2011, 03:51:48 PM
Well if we do have a number from the Oceania and western Pacific region, we would need to include them as well, as I'm not comfortable with an entire region getting left out of something like this. I think a lot of it will be based on availability at the time this goes forward. Who can (and is willing) to participate.

And yes, dividing up the costs should be equal among participants, to once again help lessen financial load.

You know, Malte, if you ever wanted to see the US capital region, including Antietam (and I guess Gettysburg, for that matter), I'd be more than happy to put you up! :DD
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Mumbling on June 21, 2011, 04:25:02 PM
Quote from: Malte279,Jun 21 2011 on  09:45 PM
As a matter of fact I think the number of members from Australia, New Zealand and the south east Asian region is quite significant.
As for myself I would really like to be part of such a meeting if time and money permit. I hope to come to the US one of these years but I do not have the monetary means. Speaking of money, if the meeting is not to take place on the private premisses of a GOF member rent, food (that one is not depending on whether or not a GOF member had the room to host such an event) etc. are something that should be as reasonably shared as possible among the participants.
Yes, the costs of everything will be shared.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Crasnex on June 21, 2011, 11:09:35 PM
Quote from: Pterano,Jun 21 2011 on  01:57 PM
And there is one Aussie that just joined us recently, Mumbling. :)
Glad to be a sore thumb :)
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Flathead770 on June 22, 2011, 12:41:25 AM
I seriously doubt that i would be able to go unfortunately.  As cool as this sounds, a trip to Europe would cost too much, as mentioned before.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Zenoah on June 22, 2011, 02:13:31 AM
I would love to!
Im in NH so I dunno how far I would have to go and such. But it would be quite fun.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: landbeforetimelover on June 22, 2011, 02:18:42 AM
A meeting would be awesome, but honestly it would be kind of boring if we didn't go somewhere and do something.  First we'll need accommodations.  I recommend The Setai located in Miami Beach Florida.  A 2 bedroom Grand Suite runs $8,000 for 4 nights.  F***ing awesome hotel, let me tell you.  The Penthouse would be the best, but it bumps the price up to $30,000 which isn't very realistic for most people.  Even if we got 20 people together, it would still cost more than a grand apiece and that's just obviously not going to work.  As for things to do, it's Florida people.  I'm sure we'll be able to find something.  If nothing else, we can have a beach day one of the days so bring your swim suits!  Of course if we're doing something this extravagant we're going to need a decent number of people.  Otherwise it will just be too expensive.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Mumbling on June 22, 2011, 02:23:02 AM
Wow Austin, your prices are waay up there. I'm glad Europe has less expensive places to go :p
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Coyote_A on June 22, 2011, 02:28:34 AM
Quote from: jansenov,Jun 21 2011 on  10:37 PM
^The only other Russian (from Russia) is Jychara, and he has the same name as you. But he's not been on for a while.  P.S. Ya ne russkij, no yazik horosho ponimayu. :)
Ah, so there are none new members from Russia. Alas. :(
P.S. œ?Ë‚ÂÚ ·?‡Ú¸?Ï Ò”‡‚?“‡Ï ËÁ ?Ê“ÓÈ ?‚?ÓÔ?! :wave
(Privet bratiam slavyanam iz Ujnoi Evropi!)
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: landbeforetimelover on June 22, 2011, 06:26:00 AM
Quote from: Mumbling,Jun 22 2011 on  12:23 AM
Wow Austin, your prices are waay up there. I'm glad Europe has less expensive places to go :p
Well the Satai is one of the best luxury hotels in the US so it would make sense that it would be expensive.  With hotels I've found that you either get a pile of crap like a Motel 6 or an extravagant luxury hotel like the Satai.  There are some things that are in between, but they're still not nice.  And hell, if you're sharing the room with a bunch of people it's gotta be nice.  I think Florida is a great place for a GOF meeting and the fact that it's got a great luxury hotel makes it even better.

If you take $8,000 and divide it by 20 people then it's only $400 for 4 nights or $100/night.  A cheap crappy hotel in Florida is more than that and when I say crappy I mean CRAPPY!  As for beds, you can get foam mats for like $25 from craft stores and many other places.  They work surprisingly well.  When I had to wait a week for my bed to be delivered, I used one of those.  It was about a billion times better than a sleeping bag.  Also, the Grand Suite includes a 60" plasma TV so we can watch as much LBT as we want. :lol
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Mumbling on June 22, 2011, 06:31:10 AM
Yeah.. I wasn't thinking in the direction of a hotel at all though, those are way too expensive anyway :p
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Coyote_A on June 22, 2011, 06:40:24 AM
Yeah, we're not some kind of scientific council. Let's keep it friendly and unofficial. :)
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Amaranthine on June 22, 2011, 10:03:49 AM
I have to admit, part of me would love to do this, but I feel that if I were to be seen in person, it might be disappointing due to the fact I'm really happy not doing anything and just hanging out. xD Plus I might know you guys, but I would still be a bit off to the side, it's a very different relam of social activity.

My home is big enough for something like this, in fact, I had day and night dreams of us together in my home because it's so big. I imagine the problem would be the prices to come to good ole Cali. (Or rather my parents' home, techiquely my home is a little apartment downstairs. It's a bit of a long story.)

But other then that, I'm all for this, I just want to settle myself a bit more. :p
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Littlefoot Fan on June 22, 2011, 10:50:53 AM
Funny how all of you are talking about spending more than a week together like it's no big deal, when realistically, I don't really think I could do something like that. Maybe I'm just more of a wimp than everyone else (for lack of a better term), but I've tried in the past staying multiple nights away from my family, and well, it did not work out so well. I really couldn't stand it.

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but I feel that if I were to be seen in person, it might be disappointing due to the fact I'm really happy not doing anything and just hanging out.
I know exactly what you mean. My friends don't really understand it. Sometimes the most fun thing to do is not much at all :p
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: landbeforetimelover on June 22, 2011, 02:36:39 PM
My old house would have worked perfectly for this, but unfortunately my current place is only 2,000 square feet.  Though I suppose if we're not paying for a luxury hotel we don't need a 20 people get together.  Still, you don't want to come to Minnesota people, trust me. :x But if anyone else has a large house, I suppose we could get a few people together.  Me personally if we do end up doing this I'll have to stay at a hotel most likely.  Unless of course this is a 5 person or less meeting.  Then I'll be fine.  

I'm going to be honest here.  I don't like social occasions.  I can do great with them on the outside, but they really take a lot out of me.  But I think if I'm with a group of people with similar interests from GOF I'll be fine.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Vilstrup on June 22, 2011, 05:04:29 PM
If I do have the chance (and money) then I actually do have the technical parts for a bigscreen with sound for the European part... however, that depends on when we do this...
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Belmont2500 on June 22, 2011, 09:16:49 PM
I would definitely attend a GOF meeting, although the chances of me flying out to Europe would be 1,000,000 to 1.

I'm all for the video chat idea, though.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: DarkHououmon on June 22, 2011, 09:57:45 PM
Quote from: landbeforetimelover,Jun 22 2011 on  01:36 PM
My old house would have worked perfectly for this, but unfortunately my current place is only 2,000 square feet.
"Only"? That sounds huge.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: landbeforetimelover on June 23, 2011, 02:14:02 AM
^Not really.  Decent sized apartments are around 1,400.  It depends where you live of course.  Obviously most places in the heart of NY city aren't going to be anywhere near those sizes.  Generally speaking, the further out you go from the heart of the city, the larger the homes tend to be.  You also have to remember that I run a business out of my home.  I'd say at least 800 square feet of my home is dedicated to my computer office, which cuts down on the living space considerably.  I've got a lot of valuable equipment in my office and needless to say I don't really want to leave a bunch of people unattended in a place like that.  Besides there's so many computers and parts of computers lying everywhere that there's really not room to do anything but sit in a chair and work on computers. :p
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: DarkHououmon on June 29, 2011, 11:43:01 AM
Oh. Well I admit I'm not good at judging sizes of homes from square feet.  :p
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Nimrod on June 30, 2011, 11:06:13 AM
I think I can count myself to the happy ones who had the luck and met a bunch of GOF members yet. It was a really nice experience and I¥d really love to do it another time. Think is I¥ll start working in August, so I have to know at what time the exact meeting will be, that I can take holidays for this period of time. :)
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Nimrod on June 30, 2011, 11:07:24 AM
Oh, and if possible not June the 3rd - 6th June. At this date there is a german event called "Rock am Ring". Have been there this year and definitly want to go there next year too.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Petrie85 on June 30, 2011, 10:31:19 PM
I like the video chat idea a lot. That is a great idea to chat with the members of The Gang Of Five.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Allicloud on July 01, 2011, 03:01:03 PM
And for anyone for whom accomodation costs may be an issue, I give you:

Couchsurfing (http://www.couchsurfing.org/). Completely free, and pretty easy. Just sign up and look for a couch to sleep on near where you are going. They seem to do some sort of background checks on hosts, and the only other catch is that you kind of have to hope that someone near where you want to go is signed up on there and hosting a couch.

Still, worth a look once we determine the bases for each area of the world.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Serris on July 01, 2011, 05:19:44 PM
Not going to work for me because there are no GOF members near me.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Belmont2500 on July 04, 2011, 07:48:52 PM
Quote from: Allicloud,Jul 1 2011 on  02:01 PM
And for anyone for whom accomodation costs may be an issue, I give you:

Couchsurfing (http://www.couchsurfing.org/). Completely free, and pretty easy. Just sign up and look for a couch to sleep on near where you are going. They seem to do some sort of background checks on hosts, and the only other catch is that you kind of have to hope that someone near where you want to go is signed up on there and hosting a couch.

Still, worth a look once we determine the bases for each area of the world.
Or we could just use Skype.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: MrDrake on July 05, 2011, 02:28:36 AM
I'd like to, too bad it cost too much to well, head anywhere....especialy heading overseas to somewhere like America.

You lot buy me a plane ticket there and back and we'll talk business :p
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Allicloud on July 05, 2011, 11:38:03 AM
Quote from: Belmont2500,Jul 4 2011 on  11:48 PM
Quote from: Allicloud,Jul 1 2011 on  02:01 PM
And for anyone for whom accomodation costs may be an issue, I give you:

Couchsurfing (http://www.couchsurfing.org/). Completely free, and pretty easy. Just sign up and look for a couch to sleep on near where you are going. They seem to do some sort of background checks on hosts, and the only other catch is that you kind of have to hope that someone near where you want to go is signed up on there and hosting a couch.

Still, worth a look once we determine the bases for each area of the world.
Or we could just use Skype.
Yeah, but 2 things:

1. You can only have so many people on Skype at once (and it's not free in conference mode), and not everyone may have a mic. So, from what I've seen the plan is to set up bases across the world where people will gather (I'm guessing hotel rooms and suchlike) in small groups, so that everyone can get on conference for cheaper.

2. I doubt that the people who will be hosts for the bases will be willing to let large groups of people stay at their houses, so accomodation would be an issue (If the cam/mic sessions I've had with Pterano, Vonboy and TFM are anything to go by, an all-day meetup is probably not a good idea). Enter Couchsurfing. People can get a couch nearby the bases and travel there for the days.


EDIT: Another little point worth mentioning: The little GoF chatroom that's been set up, it allows for cams and mics, as well as conferencing, and is browser based. So this could be a better alternative to skype
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Belmont2500 on July 08, 2011, 09:58:35 AM
Sure. The base idea sounds great but the chatroom is good too.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: vonboy on January 29, 2012, 02:22:20 PM
It's looking pretty unlikely now that I'll have the extra funds for a trip to wherever this big meeting is gonna be. I was hoping that I'd have work over the holidays, but I haven't in like 3 or 4 months. Unless I can get some more work soon, I won't be able to go.

Though, I'll still gladly join in the video conference (Through Skype or whatever) when you do it. :)
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Petrie85 on January 30, 2012, 05:00:18 AM
Yeah I'd love to do this to be honest I have some cash saved up. And where are we gonna meet when this does happen? How is transportation gonna work out and where is everyone gonna stay?
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Littlefoot Fan on January 30, 2012, 03:34:11 PM
I'm all for an online conference with microphones, but the only problem with that is it can get pretty hectic with more than like 4 people talking, and if you're not familiar with everybody's voice, you'll have a hard time telling who's saying what :p
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: LBTLover1 on January 31, 2012, 10:22:19 PM
Ditto @Littlefoot Fan.  If there is a way to do a facial video conference with usernames and all, that might work.  

As for a trip, I'm pretty sure it could work if funds are available (which seems to be the problem with most of the users.)  I also think it could get pretty hectic as you have well over 200 active members.  Also, some of us may not have passports in order to do transatlantic or transpacific flight.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Petrie85 on February 07, 2012, 07:05:28 AM
I like how no one answered my questions but that's okay I'm use to being ignored. And the other issue is some of the members don't drive like me. So are any members who do drive are willing to carpool or rent a car and we can split the bill? And the other issue is where each group is gonna meet. Meaning if me LBTLover1 Von and Belmont2500 are a group what state should we meet in so we can all go together and find the other members? Hopefully someone will answer my questions.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Malte279 on February 07, 2012, 07:21:15 AM
^ The way I see it the question is not answered because of any reservations whatsoever against you, but simply because nobody knows the answer. The whole plan for such a meeting is never going to be realized unless one or a few members agree to work as the main organizers. So far everybody wants it to happen, but little steps are taken to make it happen.
Organizing such a meeting will be a rather tough task. It will require a lot of time, patience, possibly money and it will require for some decisions to be made which are not going to be popular for everyone. The choice of the meeting place alone is likely to exclude a number of members from the meeting if the place is too far from their whereabouts.
With the majority of members of the GOF living in the United States I expect it to be likely for that meeting to be intended to take place within the US. I myself can't be part of it for lack of the finances allowing me to travel to the US.
To those who wish for such a meeting to take place I recommend to agree on a day and time to meet on Skype or MSN for a group chat with the intention to lay out some basic plans and find out if there is / are anyone(s) willing to take on the work part of organizing such a meeting.
With everyone wishing for it to happen but nobody in charge of doing anything about it, it is not going to happen. Whoever would be willing to take on the task of organizing it deserves the praise and gratitude of everyone wishing for such a meeting. But he or she is not likely to be able to please everyone and might be exposed to unfair accusations in case anybody claims for decisions not satisfactory to him or her to be caused by any malice of the organizer rather than the necessity to find the least common denominator for a large group of people.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: vonboy on February 07, 2012, 08:46:31 AM
Well, Pterano was starting to plan out a US meetup last year for this summer, but it's kind of fallen at the wayside recently.

http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=10193 (http://gangoffive.net/index.php?showtopic=10193)

As far as I know, he was planning on there being multiple meeting spots, and the different groups would communicate through a Skype video conference.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: BigFriendlyGun9000 on February 08, 2012, 10:52:51 PM
No. There ARE reasons I probaly would not come, even if I wanted to:

1: I don't own a car, namely because I'm not old enough to (legally) drive.

2: I'm pretty bad around crowds. I'm not antisocial, just socially awkward.

3: Every account I have online (exept for Xbox Live) is a SECRET. Only my dad knows, and while he is rather neutral and okay with it, (remind me to thank him later), he does use it as blackmail, especially my Fanfiction account.

4: I don't think any of my friends or family would be WILLING to take me. Seriously, imagine what would happen if you went up to your parents and said, "Hey, could you take me to a place in the middle of the country where I will celebrate the existence of a cartoon that was made with 5-year olds in mind with a couple of teens and 20-something's I know online?" Every one of my family, no matter how much they supported me, would ethier burst out laughing or break my computer into pieces. Did I ever mention I'm a closet fan, only actively supporting it when online?

Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Littlefoot Fan on February 09, 2012, 10:34:20 AM
I don't really think LBT has much to do with this meeting, it is really just about us as a community getting to see each other and hang out together in person for the first time. I personally would love to meet some members on here purely because the people I've talked to on here are just such awesome people.

And I know what you mean about social awkwardness, I have that pretty bad myself, but I don't think it would really bother me if I was around some members from the GoF. It would just be a completely different feeling than if I was around any other people I haven't met before, since in a way, I feel like we all sort of know each other, even if we've never really met or talked directly.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: DarkHououmon on February 13, 2012, 07:08:03 PM
One thing I'd like to know is why Invisionfree says this has new posts even though it hasn't had any new posts for the past couple days.  :p
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: The Chronicler on February 13, 2012, 08:05:37 PM
Quote from: DarkHououmon,Feb 13 2012 on  06:08 PM
One thing I'd like to know is why Invisionfree says this has new posts even though it hasn't had any new posts for the past couple days.  :p
It's because this is a poll. Whenever someone votes in a poll, it counts as a new post. At least, that's the way I see it, based on experience.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Redtooth101 on March 27, 2012, 07:30:59 PM
Some great news is, I'll have a 4 month summer holiday in which I'll be jumping about the US this year. So if there is a meeting, there's a high probability I can make it.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Mumbling on April 10, 2012, 01:44:49 AM
If there is going to be an American meeting you guys should probably create a new topic for it to see who can go. I won't be attending nor hosting, so you'd have to figure that out for yourself :P:
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Petrie85 on April 10, 2012, 08:37:00 AM
I hope this happens one day soon. I really would love to meet you guys and gals one day. It would be the best with ever. I hope this works out soon. I know I haven't been here in a long time I needed a break but glad to be back here full time now. I said some things I shouldn't have and I hope people can forgive me for them.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Nimrod on June 21, 2012, 06:02:56 PM
I just think that it would be very hard to make a big meeting with so many members from different countries. Duo to the fact that most of the members come from america I¥d say that all should meet there. But not everyone has the money for it, some are working or having school. Time zones are different. To arrange a meeting with three or four people like me, gustav malte and jason did is pretty easy. But with such a large crowd of people it can be very difficult I think...
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: The Chronicler on June 27, 2012, 08:00:29 PM
Now that I'm finished with college, my schedule can be more flexible, as far as I know for now. However, I still don't feel ready or willing to travel very far, so if anyone wants to meet me in person, you'll have to come to me in Vermont.

Regardless, it seems to me like it may already be too late to arrange a meeting of some members in the U.S. this year. :(  Looking back on this topic, we started talking about this idea at around this time last year, and I'm not seeing any progress so far.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Bullzeye on September 28, 2013, 01:39:47 AM
Well, I have very little money to go for the Gang of Five meeting.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Mumbling on September 28, 2013, 03:06:43 AM
I suppose spamming has its upsides.

Who is in for a European meeting next summer? I'm willing to organize one! :) If so, please let me know what you think would be an appropriate length for such a meeting (a weekend, a week etc.)
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Malte279 on September 28, 2013, 03:48:40 AM
I'd be there (easier said for the Europeans of course) :yes
Given the costs it would probably mean for anyone joining the meeting from the the US, Canada, Australia, New-Zealand or other countries from the western hemisphere I suppose the length should be more than a weekend or else it would be a high price for them to pay for a relatively short time.
As for the time around which it could happen there is some uncertainty on my end with regard to the possibility of me getting a new job by the time, but most likely July / August would be the best option.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Ducky123 on September 28, 2013, 05:32:43 AM
If my parents let me go, I'd be there.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: LBTDiclonius on September 28, 2013, 08:01:05 PM
There's no way that I'll be able to go, even though I'd love to.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on September 28, 2013, 11:49:13 PM
Lucky you admins meeting up.

I actually could start going to these. Out of college, in Ohio, next time I visit Europe maybe I'd be able to see one or more of you!

That would truly be surprising, and something I would never have previously thought possible.
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Post by: Mumbling on September 29, 2013, 03:14:52 AM
You would be very welcome LB&T! Feel free to let us know when you're ever going to Europe ;)
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Post by: jansenov on September 29, 2013, 04:19:48 AM
If some things turn out right, I might just have enough money to go. We'll see.
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Post by: DarkWolf91 on September 29, 2013, 09:11:06 AM
Ah, excellent, this would give me an excuse to return to Europe :smile
I still feel guilty that I largely fell of the map while I was over there <_< I do intend to return though, and hopefully it will be possible for me to attend one of these sometime in the future :D
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Cancerian Tiger on October 01, 2013, 10:19:18 PM
We'll see what's going on with me at that time next year, but I am interested.  You guys will definitely have a solid answer from me closer to that time.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: StrutEggStealer on October 07, 2013, 08:15:58 PM
Definitely say yes.... but as to when, I have to honestly say "Uhh hold on a moment" which turns into a few years.
This sounds like a great idea - I've even suggested this to one of my forums on FF... well, suggested the idea might be nice, and got a lot of positive responses, lol
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: ddmkm122 on November 24, 2013, 02:54:29 PM
I voted the bottom option.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: aabicus (LettuceBacon&Tomato) on November 24, 2013, 05:11:09 PM
Quote from: ddmkm122,Nov 24 2013 on  01:54 PM
I voted the bottom option.
We're crushed.

How often do the European crowd meet up anyway? It's getting to that point in my life where I could legitimately fly somewhere and meet a group.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: ddmkm122 on November 24, 2013, 05:12:12 PM
Quote from: LettuceBacon&Tomato,Nov 24 2013 on  04:11 PM
Quote from: ddmkm122,Nov 24 2013 on  01:54 PM
I voted the bottom option.
We're crushed.

How often do the European crowd meet up anyway? It's getting to that point in my life where I could legitimately fly somewhere and meet a group.
Um, I am American!
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Malte279 on November 24, 2013, 05:32:13 PM
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How often do the European crowd meet up anyway?
Depends on how you define "crowd" ;)
If two GOF members suffice to make a crowd I am aware of nine meetings since 2004, if it takes at least three for a crowd that would make six meetings if it is four at least that would be five meetings. At the moment there is the intention, but not the time respectively monetary means for the next meeting.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Mumbling on February 11, 2014, 05:24:19 PM
Just a little bumpybump. I've just heard the dates of my internship. They should be between 26 august and 16 january. I want to be free by 20 august, just in case anything weird happens. If we really want to get this going, I think putting up a poll with possible dates would work best.
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Post by: Nimrod on July 07, 2014, 12:00:58 AM
28 July - 8 August would work out on my end. Weekends would work as well for me if the meeting would take place in Germany. ;)
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Nahla on July 08, 2014, 02:13:36 AM
I would love to come,will give me a reason to visit another country and take a little holiday,and just drop by and see all you guys for a little gathering as I travel around..just what country will this be in exactly though? Germany?

Thingy is I'm from the land down under,is this just for the GOF people up north? If so,I'm screwed.

I'm from Australia.

Course I won't come just for this meeting thingy,but seeing the other side of the world sounds epic..I love being adult,I don't need permission to do things  yay.

Cause that won't be random at all,the random girl from outback Australia..not random at all.

I've been meaning to takea holiday in another country,and there is a chance of this meeting,so why now just do both at once. It just depends on what country it is really.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Mumbling on July 08, 2014, 05:36:17 AM
It's not just for people up north, everyone is welcome to come, no matter from what continent... But we know that this is expensive and usually should be combined with another trip. We don't know where the meeting will be yet, but probably at Malte's place? That's in Germany.
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Post by: Ducky123 on July 08, 2014, 02:13:50 PM
If the meeting is hosted in Germany, I might be allowed to come. My parents won't let me travel to a foreign country all alone and I do accept their decision. Would love to meet you guys :yes
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Littlefoot Fan on July 20, 2014, 08:37:45 PM
man i would love to come to one of these, but i dont think one has ever been held anywhere near me :p
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Post by: Belmont2500 on July 29, 2014, 11:53:25 PM
As much as I would like to attend, I'll have to decline.

I already have an occasion coming up as well as my own priorities to worry about.

Sorry about that. Perhaps another time.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: bestariana1girl on September 28, 2014, 09:58:30 PM
If it's held in the mid-west of the USA I POSSIBLY could come, probably not but I can't go fly across the country, due to the expense.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: DarkHououmon on February 24, 2015, 09:21:27 AM
Unless a meeting is held very close to where I am (as in within at most an hour), I can't go. I have no car myself, so I have to either rely on my family (who work or live too far away as it is with one of my siblings), or the bus system (which would be easier but there's only so many places it will go). And I can't really afford any long distance traveling. Even just going to a neighbor state would be too much. So I can only attend a meeting located in a very specific portion of Pennsylvania, unfortunately.
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Post by: Nimrod on February 24, 2015, 11:01:23 AM
Quote from: Ducky_is_best_dino,Feb 24 2015 on  09:07 AM
We would have to set up a system were instead of one meetup we organize many small meatups around the world. Perhaps one in each state, that would be a good balance. We could also ask for the curent city of origin of LBT fans (they would give it to us by ther own free will. We don't want to pressure anyone into doing something they don't want to do) and use the information to create a density map showing the concentration of fans in each state and that would give us at least an idea of where we should set up the meetings.
I really like this kind of idea. Would be very cool.  :yes
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Post by: Coyote_A on February 24, 2015, 12:03:25 PM
I agree. For such a diverse online community it doesn't make much sense for everyone to try and make it to a single spot on the globe. The logistics of such an enterprise would be beyond crazy... Sadly though, I'm more than sure that there are no GoF members anywhere near my location. :D
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Post by: Mumbling on February 24, 2015, 12:22:45 PM
There is such a map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zwlb...24%2C135.263672 (https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zwlb5qBSpF94.kKCusBOZo5Sg&msa=0&ll=47.15984%2C-23.378906&spn=49.421424%2C135.263672)

Although I think it's a bit outdated by now and some people are probably not on there. Either way I think it is a good idea if you want to organize this, feel free to go ahead.
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Post by: Coyote_A on February 24, 2015, 01:28:54 PM
Quote from: Mumbling,Feb 24 2015 on  08:22 PM
There is such a map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zwlb...24%2C135.263672 (https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zwlb5qBSpF94.kKCusBOZo5Sg&msa=0&ll=47.15984%2C-23.378906&spn=49.421424%2C135.263672)
Oh my, I remember this. It's one old map then. :D
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Nimrod on November 12, 2015, 01:25:35 AM
Hmm.. is the idea of a meeting still active?
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Mumbling on November 12, 2015, 02:04:37 PM
Suppose so if enough people are willing to meet up.
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Post by: Ducky123 on November 12, 2015, 02:18:20 PM
I do have interest but the problem will be to get people from all over the big planet to meet up at one place... I can't travel very far for example so a meeting in America wouldn't be an option for me and vice versa for many Americans if it were hosted in Europe... not to mention those from Australia or Asia...
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Malte279 on November 12, 2015, 02:37:46 PM
I am hoping to get some of us together for new years either at my place or at another member's home somewhere in central Europe.
Title: Big Gang of Five Meeting?
Post by: Nimrod on November 12, 2015, 02:54:16 PM
Quote from: Malte279,Nov 12 2015 on  01:37 PM
I am hoping to get some of us together for new years either at my place or at another member's home somewhere in central Europe.
I probably would be in, if it fits with the date ;)
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Post by: Sneak on January 27, 2018, 05:46:49 PM
? forum says this thread was bumped, but I don' see new posts.

(as I understand, no single meetings was performed to life?)