Comments on: The concept and relevance of social meetups in Vancouver http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/08/the-concept-and-relevance-of-social-meetups-in-vancouver/ The personal blog of a Vancouver-based educator in environmental issues Tue, 22 May 2012 23:49:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Online dating… the discussion continues « Random Thoughts of a Student of the Environment http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/08/the-concept-and-relevance-of-social-meetups-in-vancouver/comment-page-1/#comment-838 Online dating… the discussion continues « Random Thoughts of a Student of the Environment Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:15:21 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=825#comment-838 [...] some point revolved around meeting someone NOT online but hanging out at specific social circles (like the Meetups I often attend). While I recognize that we are immersed in a “New Normal” where we meet potential [...] [...] some point revolved around meeting someone NOT online but hanging out at specific social circles (like the Meetups I often attend). While I recognize that we are immersed in a “New Normal” where we meet potential [...]

]]> By: The Vancouver Bloggers Meetup for end of May 2008 « Random Thoughts of a Student of the Environment http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/08/the-concept-and-relevance-of-social-meetups-in-vancouver/comment-page-1/#comment-837 The Vancouver Bloggers Meetup for end of May 2008 « Random Thoughts of a Student of the Environment Mon, 26 May 2008 14:08:31 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=825#comment-837 [...] always lovely Isabella Mori has invited me to be Assistant Organizer for Vancouver Bloggers Meetup. I have previously praised the concept of meetups in Vancouver as I had found that this city was frequently referred to as rather “aloof” or [...] [...] always lovely Isabella Mori has invited me to be Assistant Organizer for Vancouver Bloggers Meetup. I have previously praised the concept of meetups in Vancouver as I had found that this city was frequently referred to as rather “aloof” or [...]

]]> By: MJ Ankenman http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/08/the-concept-and-relevance-of-social-meetups-in-vancouver/comment-page-1/#comment-836 MJ Ankenman Thu, 08 May 2008 16:43:40 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=825#comment-836 As far as Meetup vs Facebook, anyone can join Meetup and search for events or activities that they are interested in. Meetup is a way for people with the same interests who would not know each other to well to ... meetup! When I first moved to Vancouver I searched for a Scrapbooking group and a Photography group to meet with. Facebook on the other hand is more closed, someone has to invite you or you can find a group or event because you see it on someones profile. I subscribe to Upcoming.org but don't find it as useful, especially since Facebook came on the scene. As far as Meetup vs Facebook, anyone can join Meetup and search for events or activities that they are interested in. Meetup is a way for people with the same interests who would not know each other to well to … meetup! When I first moved to Vancouver I searched for a Scrapbooking group and a Photography group to meet with. Facebook on the other hand is more closed, someone has to invite you or you can find a group or event because you see it on someones profile. I subscribe to Upcoming.org but don’t find it as useful, especially since Facebook came on the scene.

]]> By: Gus http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/08/the-concept-and-relevance-of-social-meetups-in-vancouver/comment-page-1/#comment-835 Gus Thu, 08 May 2008 15:57:28 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=825#comment-835 Yeah I've started to attend more Social Media events. Granted I have 2 reasons for this, but mainly it is for my own personal reasons that I attend. I'm learning alot more about the community and definately see the benefits of having my social media pals. You are all talented people and I'm glad I can use your talent from to time to time to help make my life easier and I hope I can do the same for others. I actually don't see much of a difference between the two. Granted I probably get more benefit out of Meetup.com since I don't have alot of my social media pals on Facebook, at least not just yet. Yeah I’ve started to attend more Social Media events. Granted I have 2 reasons for this, but mainly it is for my own personal reasons that I attend.

I’m learning alot more about the community and definately see the benefits of having my social media pals. You are all talented people and I’m glad I can use your talent from to time to time to help make my life easier and I hope I can do the same for others.

I actually don’t see much of a difference between the two. Granted I probably get more benefit out of Meetup.com since I don’t have alot of my social media pals on Facebook, at least not just yet.

]]> By: TylerIngram http://hummingbird604.com/2008/05/08/the-concept-and-relevance-of-social-meetups-in-vancouver/comment-page-1/#comment-834 TylerIngram Thu, 08 May 2008 13:49:21 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=825#comment-834 I've created events via Facebook but then they tend to be more personal and among my friends. Recently it's been a camping trip for the May long weekend in Tofino. I'm excited about that actually because I've never been lol! I've noticed other meetup sort of events via Facebook too. Most people are on it so I guess that's a good place to create an event.I've seen them for Facebook developers (like the Vancouver one), the recent Wordpress camp Vancouver, various night club things, weddings, even 'just cause'. I’ve created events via Facebook but then they tend to be more personal and among my friends. Recently it’s been a camping trip for the May long weekend in Tofino. I’m excited about that actually because I’ve never been lol!

I’ve noticed other meetup sort of events via Facebook too. Most people are on it so I guess that’s a good place to create an event.I’ve seen them for Facebook developers (like the Vancouver one), the recent WordPress camp Vancouver, various night club things, weddings, even ‘just cause’.

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