# 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:** 3
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/41 "2020-05-10T15:13:38Z")
I’ll join for the larfs and curiosity of putting names and faces together. Next weekend you say? I guess I’ll have to be nice to everybody in the various threads for the next week, so it won’t be awkward. 😉 ---
**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, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/42 "2020-05-10T15:32:39Z")
I’m getting my hair done this week–thank goodness! First time in two months. I’ll be ready! Does the screen look like Zoom, with a [_Hollywood Squares_-type grid](https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/0f/f8/e8/01/hollywood-squares.jpg)? And I presume we login with our SDMB screen names? ETA: Ok, well that image didn’t load right… Probably won’t have time to edit. [Hollywood Squares](https://i.redd.it/hnihl195jph11.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/43 "2020-05-10T15:55:00Z")
> [@Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](#): > > I would love to see of the faces of the people I’ve been reading for years! Be careful what you wish for. 🙂 mmm ---
**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, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/44 "2020-05-10T19:53:43Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Does the screen look like Zoom, with a [_Hollywood Squares_-type grid](https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/0f/f8/e8/01/hollywood-squares.jpg)? And I presume we login with our SDMB screen names? Yes, it defaults to a Hollywood Squares-type grid. As an alternative, I think you can have it maximize just the person who is currently talking. Yes, we all used our SMDB screen names in GotoMeeting so there was no confusion. ---
**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, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/45 "2020-05-10T20:01:32Z")
I suggest we meet next Saturday starting at the time below for 2 hours. I am suggesting this time to be convenient for both North America and Europe. By limiting it to a specific two hour window, it will ensure that the meeting won’t be empty. Let me know if that works for you. **Location|Local Time** New York (USA - New York)|Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 2:00:00 pm EDT Chicago (USA - Illinois)|Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 1:00:00 pm CDT Los Angeles (USA - California)|Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 11:00:00 am PDT London (United Kingdom - England)|Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 7:00:00 pm Paris (France - Île-de-France) |Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 8:00:00 pm CEST Berlin (Germany - Berlin)|Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 8:00:00 pm CEST Moderator Note: The correct date is Saturday, May 16, 2020 ---
**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, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/46 "2020-05-10T20:13:06Z")
> [@AnalogSignal](#): > > I suggest we meet next Saturday starting at the time below for 2 hours. I am suggesting this time to be convenient for both North America and Europe. By limiting it to a specific two hour window, it will ensure that the meeting won’t be empty. Let me know if that works for you. > > **Location|Local Time** > New York (USA - New York)|Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 2:00:00 pm EDT > Chicago (USA - Illinois)|Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 1:00:00 pm CDT > Los Angeles (USA - California)|Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 11:00:00 am PDT > London (United Kingdom - England)|Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 7:00:00 pm > Paris (France - Île-de-France) |Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 8:00:00 pm CEST > Berlin (Germany - Berlin)|Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 8:00:00 pm CEST Wheee! Something to put on my calendar besides “take out trash”! But you realize that NEXT Saturday (i.e., the next Saturday that we will come to on the calendar) is May 16? May 23 is a week from Saturday (i.e., TWO weeks from yesterday). Which one did you have in mind? ---
**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, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/47 "2020-05-10T21:16:10Z")
2PM ET Sat May 16th works for me. I have put it on my calendar. ---
**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, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/48 "2020-05-10T21:16:43Z")
Oops, the meeting would be on Saturday, May **16** at the above times. ---
**Author:** ![SpoilerVirgin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4491bb/32.png) [@SpoilerVirgin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpoilerVirgin)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/49 "2020-05-10T21:28:03Z")
**AnalogSignal** - You might want to see if a mod can edit your original post just to avoid confusion. I will try to be there on Saturday - looking forward to seeing you again and meeting some new Dopers. ---
**Author:** ![engineer\_comp\_geek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/engineer_comp_geek/32/504_2.png) [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/50 "2020-05-10T22:46:05Z")
> [@SpoilerVirgin](#): > > **AnalogSignal** - You might want to see if a mod can edit your original post just to avoid confusion. I added a note to the original post. ---
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/51 "2020-05-10T22:54:37Z")
Wonderful! Thanks to **AnalogSignal**! I’ll try my best to be there next Saturday. ---
**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, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/52 "2020-05-10T23:21:26Z")
> [@engineer\_comp\_geek](#): > > I added a note to the original post. Thanks! ---
**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 12, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/53 "2020-05-12T15:29:32Z")
Thanks for organizing this, AnalogSignal. I’ll probably be able to jump in during the second half. Looking forward to seeing folks! ---
**Author:** ![Sicks\_Ate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2020, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/54 "2020-05-12T17:02:16Z")
I do believe I’ll make it for at least a little bit! We can all compare coronahair. Anyone else hate what they look like in these things anyway? They say the camera adds 10 lbs., in virtual meetings it always seems like all 10 are in my neck and cheeks.:eek:☹ ---
**Author:** ![Bear\_Nenno](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bear_nenno/32/3358_2.png) [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/55 "2020-05-12T17:34:34Z")
I’ll be there on the 16th. ---
**Author:** ![Raza](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raza/32/213_2.png) [@Raza](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raza)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2020, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/56 "2020-05-12T18:55:33Z")
I know **AnalogSignal** has this covered with GoToMeeting, but I also (personally) have a Zoom Pro account. It can handle up to 100 participants. ---
**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 12, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/57 "2020-05-12T21:33:48Z")
> [@Raza](#): > > I know **AnalogSignal** has this covered with GoToMeeting, but I also (personally) have a Zoom Pro account. It can handle up to 100 participants. I am happy for you to organize the next one. ---
**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 12, 2020, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/58 "2020-05-12T21:57:54Z")
Here are the meeting details for Virtual Dopefest #2. This will be the link: [GoTo](https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/957177637) We will meet on Saturday, May 16 for 2 hours. **Location|Local Start Time** New York (USA - New York)|2:00pm EDT Chicago (USA - Illinois)|1:00 pm CDT Los Angeles (USA - California)|11:00am PDT London (United Kingdom - England)|7:00pm BST Paris (France) |8:00pm CEST Berlin (Germany - Berlin)|8:00pm CEST I will actually start the meeting 15 minutes early if people want to sort out technical issues. If you prefer you can install the GotoMeeting app on your smartphone. The above link should work or you could enter meeting ID 957-177-637 in the app. Audio quality tends to be the biggest issue for people who have a basic setup. Rather then relying on your laptop’s built-in mic and speakers, you can also use your phone for audio. The following toll free numbers can be used for meeting audio: United States: +1 (571) 317-3116 Canada: +1 (647) 497-9373 United Kingdom: +44 20 3713 5011 Belgium: +32 28 93 7002 France: +33 170 950 590 Germany: +49 892 0194 301 Italy: +39 0 230 57 81 80 Netherlands: +31 207 941 375 Spain: +34 932 75 1230 United Kingdom: +44 20 3713 5011 Enter access code: 957177637# Please let me know if need a toll free number for a country not listed above. Note this is only necessary as a backup since audio will be part of the web meeting. ---
**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 15, 2020, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/59 "2020-05-15T22:38:56Z")
Bumping this as a reminder. ---
**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 15, 2020, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/60 "2020-05-15T22:46:44Z")
Looking forward to it. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448.md?page=4)