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. 
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? 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.
Be careful what you wish for.
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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.
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
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?
2PM ET Sat May 16th works for me. I have put it on my calendar.
Oops, the meeting would be on Saturday, May 16 at the above times.
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.
I added a note to the original post.
Wonderful! Thanks to AnalogSignal! I’ll try my best to be there next Saturday.
Thanks!
Thanks for organizing this, AnalogSignal. I’ll probably be able to jump in during the second half. Looking forward to seeing folks!
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:
I’ll be there on the 16th.
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.
Here are the meeting details for Virtual Dopefest #2.
This will be the link: GoTo
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.
Bumping this as a reminder.
Looking forward to it.