# 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:** 19\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![jnglmassiv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f07891/32.png) [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2020, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/101 "2020-05-31T17:23:20Z")
> [@needscoffee](#): > > There doesn’t seem to be a separate password other than the link. Then please remove the need for a password. ---
**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 31, 2020, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/102 "2020-05-31T17:27:18Z")
> [@jnglmassiv](#): > > Please post the meeting ID and password in plaintext. I don’t actually know how to do that. If you’d like to post it, please do. Or if some other kind person would like to do so. > [@jnglmassiv](#): > > Then please remove the need for a password. If you click on the link, you should get to the zoom meeting. Zoom embeds the password in the link. I am cleaning up from yard work, and will be back shortly before 2PM Eastern Time. ---
**Author:** ![jnglmassiv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f07891/32.png) [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/103 "2020-05-31T17:36:23Z")
> [@puzzlegal](#): > > I don’t actually know how to do that. If you’d like to post it, please do. Or if some other kind person would like to do so. > > If you click on the link, you should get to the zoom meeting. Zoom embeds the password in the link. I f I use the link, it loads the meeting but with my real name which I don’t want. If I start Zoom and select join a meeting, I can enter the meeting ID, password and desired username. There’s no need for a password for this meeting. ---
**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 31, 2020, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/104 "2020-05-31T17:39:13Z")
I don’t believe I can change that setting once I’ve created the meeting. And because this site doesn’t allow editing, and I’ve already posted a link, creating another meeting would be extremely confusing. I have switched my name in meetings, and I believe you can do that as soon as you join. I’m sorry, that’s definitely a disadvantage, but I don’t see any easy way to fix it right now. ---
**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 31, 2020, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/105 "2020-05-31T17:42:31Z")
But thanks for reminding me to change MY name. I did that by going to “manage participants”, then “more”, then “change name”. It’s probably slightly different if you aren’t the host. If anyone can quickly test that and give directions, that would be awfully helpful. ---
**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 31, 2020, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/106 "2020-05-31T17:44:54Z")
oh, hey, I can post just the meeting ID, which doesn’t linkify. Here’s the info from the invitation. ID down a few lines: Join Zoom Meeting > **[Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting](https://mit.zoom.us/j/97592768622?pwd=ZTlKTkRWTFBpRXpWeXl3dXNQTFltQT09)** > > Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference... Password: 465774 One tap mobile +16465588656,97592768622# US (New York) +16699006833,97592768622# US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 975 9276 8622 Password: 465774 ---
**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 31, 2020, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/107 "2020-05-31T18:01:00Z")
okay, I’m here, the meeting is open, and anyone who wants to join should be able to. 🙂 ---
**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 31, 2020, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/108 "2020-05-31T18:55:37Z")
Spoiler Virgin, Jack Batty, needscoffee, and running coach are here. (And me) ---
**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 31, 2020, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/109 "2020-05-31T19:45:22Z")
Well, fewer people than last time, but we had a nice time. Everyone succeeded in using their Dope name, without incident. And everyone’s name was shown by their picture, which was nice. But we all decided it was long enough, and I’m ending the meeting. Apologies to anyone who had hoped to join late. ---
**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 31, 2020, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/110 "2020-05-31T20:07:37Z")
Thanks for setting it up and hosting - it was nice to see everyone. ---
**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 31, 2020, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/111 "2020-05-31T20:55:12Z")
Sorry I missed. I wike up in the middle of a MASSIVE panic attack this morning and was out walking it off. I’m weary of walking in my neighborhood, so I went to an upscale outdoor “mall” that’s a long drive from my house. It’s the farthest I’ve physically been away from my house in 10 weeks. When I got there, it was jammed! A lot of the stores were closed, but there were lots of people with kids, strollers, dogs, dawdling on the beautifully landscaped walkways with fountains, decorative rocks, wicker chairs, etc. ONLY HALF of the people were wearing masks! WTF?? This isn’t redneck country-- this mall has a Nieman-Marcus, Nordstrom, Aveda, Tiffany & Co., FFS! What’s the matter with these people?? Needless to day, this did not help my panic attack. I shoulda stood at home. [/long story] See y’all next time. When is next time? ---
**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 31, 2020, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/112 "2020-05-31T21:37:45Z")
Sorry I missed it! Actually busy at home for once. ---
**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:** [June 1, 2020, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/113 "2020-06-01T00:22:48Z")
Sorry I missed it. I had to work all weekend and haven’t been feeling well. I will try to join the next one. I also think there should be more reminders in advance of the next one. ---
**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:** [June 1, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/114 "2020-06-01T15:53:40Z")
Also sorry I missed it! Ended up having a bunch of home-type chores to take care of during a narrow toddler-nap window. ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2020, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/115 "2020-06-13T14:17:38Z")
Just checking to see if anyone has scheduled the next virtual Dopefest yet. I missed the last two due to other family obligations. ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2020, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/116 "2020-06-13T15:58:05Z")
Someone on the last Zoom suggested individual threads for individual get-togethers. I’m not sure who’s supposed to be in charge of that. ---
**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:** [June 13, 2020, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/117 "2020-06-13T16:35:17Z")
I did the last one. I was undewhelmed with the interest level, and despite bending over backwards to accommodate some poster who didn’t want to just click on the zoom link, that poster didn’t bother to make a showing. So I’m not really feeling like organizing the next one. Zoom worked fine, fwiw. And everyone who joined was able to display their user name, not their real name, for those who might have been concerned about that. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2020, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/118 "2020-06-17T19:49:13Z")
A suggestion, for whoever organizes the next one: After a date and time is set, start a thread with the date and time of the Dopefest in the title. More people will see that. ---
**Author:** ![Ann\_Hedonia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ann_hedonia/32/319_2.png) [@Ann\_Hedonia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Hedonia)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448/119 "2020-06-24T15:51:48Z")
Seconded. I would’ve attended if I’d known about it, [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448.md?page=5)