# Virtual dopefest...? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 9, 2020, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448 "2020-05-09T00:35:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2020, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/21 "2020-05-09T19:36:49Z")
Might I suggest that future virtual gettogethers be announced beforehand(between a day and a week) to give people time to get ready? ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim_r.mortiss/32/142_2.png) [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/22 "2020-05-10T00:18:45Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > Might I suggest that future virtual gettogethers be announced beforehand(between a day and a week) to give people time to get ready? I checked out the room created by AnalogSignal but nobody appeared to be there. At least the software worked fine on the web, no installation needed. How about a poll to select a good time/date? ---
**Author:** ![AnalogSignal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/analogsignal/32/1085_2.png) [@AnalogSignal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnalogSignal)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/23 "2020-05-10T00:21:59Z")
> [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](#): > > I checked out the room created by AnalogSignal but nobody appeared to be there. At least the software worked fine on the web, no installation needed. > > How about a poll to select a good time/date? Hey Tim. I did try to say hello to you but you stepped out pretty quickly. I did have a nice chat with **Do Not Taunt** earlier but it has been pretty empty all day. ---
**Author:** ![AnalogSignal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/analogsignal/32/1085_2.png) [@AnalogSignal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnalogSignal)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/24 "2020-05-10T01:06:23Z")
This joint is jumpin’! **Spoiler Virgin** and \*\*Running Coach \*\* are in. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/25 "2020-05-10T01:26:00Z")
Also interested, but I need to know in advance. ---
**Author:** ![Lancia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lancia/32/17174_2.png) [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/26 "2020-05-10T01:46:59Z")
> [@puzzlegal](#): > > Also interested, but I need to know in advance. Same. I’m unavailable midday most days and Wednesday evenings, but weekends are open. If I have some advance notice. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/27 "2020-05-10T02:07:18Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > Might I suggest that future virtual gettogethers be announced beforehand(between a day and a week) to give people time to get ready? Plastic surgery? Makeover? New wardrobe? New teeth? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/28 "2020-05-10T02:13:54Z")
That was fun! I met Running Coach and AnalogSignal. Spoiler Virgin left before I could get my video set up. ---
**Author:** ![AnalogSignal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/analogsignal/32/1085_2.png) [@AnalogSignal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnalogSignal)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/29 "2020-05-10T02:14:50Z")
Thanks to **needscoffee** for stopping by! I will be stepping away soon but will keep the video running. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/30 "2020-05-10T02:23:42Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Plastic surgery? Makeover? New wardrobe? New teeth? 😃 A voice? ☹ I cannot do it. I can talk, but I don’t much. This seems fun. I almost pulled the trigger. It would be pretty stupid if my face was up there and I couldn’t speak. Y’all have a great time. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/31 "2020-05-10T02:35:00Z")
I forgot to mention meeting AnalogSignal’s beautiful Abyssinian cat. My cat also made an appearance, but the 2 cats did not get any face time together. Beckdawrek, talking is not required. Other folks will take up the slack if you don’t want to speak. ---
**Author:** ![Do\_Not\_Taunt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/do_not_taunt/32/2968_2.png) [@Do\_Not\_Taunt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Do_Not_Taunt)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/32 "2020-05-10T03:05:20Z")
I may pop back in in a few minutes if people are still there hanging out! ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/33 "2020-05-10T03:36:43Z")
Is the room going to stay open? I guess it’s B.Y.O.B.? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![AnalogSignal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/analogsignal/32/1085_2.png) [@AnalogSignal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnalogSignal)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/34 "2020-05-10T03:52:00Z")
**Running Coach** and **Do Not Taunt** and I here. Please join us Thelma. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/35 "2020-05-10T03:55:35Z")
OK, I’m out. Having some connectivity issues. I’ll look in tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/36 "2020-05-10T04:08:47Z")
> [@AnalogSignal](#): > > **Running Coach** and **Do Not Taunt** and I here. > > Please join us Thelma. It’s past my bedtime. But I will tomorrow morning. Unless everyone will be in church. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![AnalogSignal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/analogsignal/32/1085_2.png) [@AnalogSignal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnalogSignal)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/37 "2020-05-10T04:25:45Z")
> [@needscoffee](#): > > I forgot to mention meeting AnalogSignal’s beautiful Abyssinian cat. My cat also made an appearance, but the 2 cats did not get any face time together. It was nice seeing you and your cat. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![AnalogSignal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/analogsignal/32/1085_2.png) [@AnalogSignal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnalogSignal)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/38 "2020-05-10T04:31:21Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > It’s past my bedtime. But I will tomorrow morning. Unless everyone will be in church. 😉 Sorry, I just shut down the video. I have a Mother’s Day/family session planned for the morning. I would be happy to host another one next weekend. Thanks to everyone who joined. ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim_r.mortiss/32/142_2.png) [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/39 "2020-05-10T06:46:41Z")
> [@AnalogSignal](#): > > Hey Tim. I did try to say hello to you but you stepped out pretty quickly. > > I did have a nice chat with **Do Not Taunt** earlier but it has been pretty empty all day. My apologies. I didn’t notice your hello. I did see “AnalogSignal” on my screen, but I thought that was just a status update, not an actual person! Sorry! I will watch this space for future opportunities. ---
**Author:** ![AnalogSignal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/analogsignal/32/1085_2.png) [@AnalogSignal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnalogSignal)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/40 "2020-05-10T13:52:10Z")
> [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](#): > > My apologies. I didn’t notice your hello. I did see “AnalogSignal” on my screen, but I thought that was just a status update, not an actual person! Sorry! I will watch this space for future opportunities. No problem. That was my session with the video turned off. Whenever I noticed someone, I tried to turn on the video but I was too late in your case. I will see you next time. Yesterday’s participation was heavily weighted to the west coast. In fact, everyone was on the west coast except for me. The peak hour of activity was 6pm Pacific time which is 9pm Eastern and 2am in London. So it could be difficult to choose a starting time that works globally. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448.md?page=3)