I've been thinking for several months I would like to set up a weekly "office hours" open-call Zoom session. This would be a chance for anyone to check in, talk about what they are working on, or work through build problems (for anything, not just madbean). I would host but all would be welcome.
What do you guys think? I could actually budget for the basic "no time limit" hosting package which would be a lot better than killing the call after 40 minutes (that's the free version limit). But, I'd like to get some feedback before I spend madbean funds on it.
I think it's a stellar idea.
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Sounds like fun. I enjoyed the one that was setup for PFUKR, it was good to put a face to names of people.
Yeah maybe? Will depend on when "office hours" for your side of the planet works out for me.
Quote from: dan.schumaker on June 29, 2022, 03:10:07 AM
Sounds like fun. I enjoyed the one that was setup for PFUKR, it was good to put a face to names of people.
Yeah, putting a face on names would be cool.
Depending on when it is, I'd try and make it at least once. I don't have time for much personal building these days, but it'd be cool to jump in the chat anyway.
I am not sure if I would participate because English isn't my first language and I am really shy in real life, but I think it's a really cool idea! :) ;D
I probably wouldn't make it for every session but I'd definitely jump on from time to time.
There are a handful of Madbeaners who have helped me out over the years and a few that I have somewhat regular communication with outside of the forum.
I think it would be a great way to increase community engagement and support!
Yeah I don't expect anyone to make it all the time. Mostly I'm just gauging interest that some might attend at some point. It could be a monthly thing or whatever.
As long as times are posted, I'd probably join.
Consider signing up for a 1 month sub to zoom, or a 3 month, instead of a whole year. It sounds like something people will do a few times, but I would hate for you to shell out and 3 months from now nobody is joining.
Jacob
I'd probably stop by most of the time
Another option/alternative to Zoom would be setting up a Discord server. Granted, this avenue is more work than a simple Zoom meeting, but there's flexibility should one want it in the future... The nice thing about video/voice specifically is that there are dedicated voice/video channels one can set up out of the box: they're just rooms that anyone can jump into at any time, have a chat, and maybe the occasional "official" meeting happening . This is all in addition to just text/chat channels.
It can be configured to lock-down these channels to certain "tagged" members, too. (Friendly) bots can be used to automate the member vetting/on-boarding process (read: fewer scambots get in vs open-invitation). It can also be set up to just be invite-only as well. I'm not an expert by any stretch, but based on the servers I've joined, it's fairly configurable.
I mean, there is the potential that it would become just another (hard-to-moderate) $#!@posting nightmare world, but there are upsides. The biggest issues have always been with open-admission servers, and relies heavily on the moderator teams. Again, bots can be implemented to automatically warn/ban offenders, but were it me, it'd be invite-only (not that I'd know who to invite).
I'd be down.
I am a shy introvert who doesn't show his actual face on the Internet. But, I'd probably make a rare appearance anyway. ;)
I have a terrible work schedule to deal with but am always down to try and talk pedals.
I'd be down for this as well. I love the idea!!
Sounds fun 8)
Anyone to shy to show their real face could still hide behind an avatar. I think Zoom allows for that option. Most important thing is to auto-mute every participant except for the hoster though, as the focus window will shift to anyone having a cough, eating a snack or who just breathes heavily otherwise. Pressing the space bar will unmute anyone if they want to ask or say something.
This sounds like a lot of fun! Would definitely join anytime I have a build in progress...
Bean, I'd like to join. When is this going to happen?
Quote from: fair.child on July 11, 2022, 06:03:42 AM
Bean, I'd like to join. When is this going to happen?
Not sure yet. I might have Covid atm. Going to take a test here in a bit. The next few days might be a bit miserable :(
That sucks,take care man! In my experience even a mild case was like having a bad cold.
Take care mate— Feel better!
I'd second the discord idea too— the fact that it allows for text chat as well is compelling, and it makes it so people don't all have to be on the same page at once
Quote from: madbean on July 11, 2022, 01:02:04 PM
Quote from: fair.child on July 11, 2022, 06:03:42 AM
Bean, I'd like to join. When is this going to happen?
Not sure yet. I might have Covid atm. Going to take a test here in a bit. The next few days might be a bit miserable :(
I got mine the last week of June and am just now feeling truly able to be at work at full mental capacity. It's a bumpy ride, even with the vax, the boost, and the antiviral.
Quote from: madbean on July 11, 2022, 01:02:04 PM
Quote from: fair.child on July 11, 2022, 06:03:42 AM
Bean, I'd like to join. When is this going to happen?
Not sure yet. I might have Covid atm. Going to take a test here in a bit. The next few days might be a bit miserable :(
I know how it feels and hope you're feeling better. I'm on the same boat like yours, now quarantining at home and still tested positive for COVID.
Quote from: fair.child on July 12, 2022, 02:59:49 AM
I know how it feels and hope you're feeling better. I'm on the same boat like yours, now quarantining at home and still tested positive for COVID.
It looks like I may have wriggled my way out of it. I was sick for 2 days, but tested negative yesterday. Today I was well enough to on my usual bike ride. So, maybe I fought it off or I am just asymptomatic? But, I'm going to keep isolated for a few more days just in case.
Anyway, we'll plan on this first meeting by the end of this month. I'll make an announcement as so as I come up with the plan. These next few days are going to be focused on the next release.
I haven't built anything in too long.
I think this meeting could spur people like me to do something.
I am absolutely down for this. Brian, if you need a hand with setup or whatever, I'm happy to help out.
Just community question, how are we doing on this? Is it still on by the end of the month?
Quote from: fair.child on July 24, 2022, 06:43:40 PM
Just community question, how are we doing on this? Is it still on by the end of the month?
Gotta go OOT for a couple days so we'll push this to the first week of Aug. I'll get this set up as soon as I get back.
Yasss!!! It's still on. Can't wait to see amazing projects
This weekend Zoom, bean?
I would participate, if it would be an acceptable time for Berlin Time Zone ;-)
I think I will be gone again this weekend (not sure yet) so at worst we'll go for the end of next week/weekend. I'll have an update very soon. This will absolutely be "a thing" for mbp going forward.
Everything should settle down starting next week with my kid's school starting, etc.
This was pretty fun when it happened. I'd be down to join in another if it happened. What do y'all think— bring this idea back?
I'd be in to doing another one in Nov.
Yep, I had a great time being all nerdy and junk.
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