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Mikhail
International XOOPS Meetup (Real world, face-to-face, maybe over coffee or a beer)
  • 2004/2/24 22:01

  • Mikhail

  • Just can't stay away

  • Posts: 412

  • Since: 2003/1/19


Just an idea, ok?

http://xoops.meetup.com


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Mikhail
Re: International (REAL) Meetup With Local Users Of The Xoops...
  • 2004/2/24 22:06

  • Mikhail

  • Just can't stay away

  • Posts: 412

  • Since: 2003/1/19


reply from meetup.com admin:


Quote:

Hi,

This is Laura from Meetup (http://www.meetup.com/). Thank you for recently suggesting a new Meetup topic. I just wanted to let you know that we received your suggestion and we are reviewing it.

Please note that due to the extremely high volume of
suggestions, it may take up to 30 days for us to review your
suggestion.

Do know that I review each and every suggestion, in the order I receive them, and will get back to you after my review.

Once I review your suggestion I'll send you another email
letting you know if we created a new Meetup based on your
suggestion.

Thank you for your patience, your suggestion, and your support for Meetup!

Sincerely,
Laura Craft


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baderman
Re: International (REAL) Meetup With Local Users Of The Xoops...
  • 2004/2/25 18:03

  • baderman

  • Just popping in

  • Posts: 11

  • Since: 2003/12/9


uh... everything clear now... i was wondering, new post, and already error "meetup error", now,is clear.

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Mikhail
Re: International (REAL) Meetup With Local Users Of The Xoops...
  • 2004/2/25 22:42

  • Mikhail

  • Just can't stay away

  • Posts: 412

  • Since: 2003/1/19


Quote:

baderman wrote:
uh... everything clear now... i was wondering, new post, and already error "meetup error", now,is clear.



yes, and the account had been opened, look:
http://xoops.meetup.com/



new msg from meetup.com admin:

Quote:

From: Topic Team
To: mikhail@ajato.com.br
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2004, 7:13:23 PM
Subject: International XOOPS Meetup Day

===8<==============Original message text===============
Hello,

This is Laura from Meetup. I wanted to let you know that your
Xoops topic is now live.

You can check it out, sign up and find details here:
* http://xoops.meetup.com/

It may have been several weeks since you submitted your
suggestion, and I apologize for the delay. There are currently
thousands of topics waiting for activation, and more submitted
every day. We are trying our best, so thanks for your patience.

Let's get this off to a great start! In our experience, we've
found two crucial elements for a successful Meetup.

1) Good Venues. We've tried to get the best possible venues,
but we're not perfect (yet). If you have any suggestions for
venues, you can submit them here:
* http://xoops.meetup.com/suggest/venue/

2) Bigger groups make better Meetups. Our users have told us
meeting 3 other people is great, and meeting 6 is even better
If you have a website, post a link about International XOOPS
Meetup Day. We made some links that you can find here:
* http://xoops.meetup.com/share/

Don't forget, Meetup+ members can nominate a venue directly
onto the ballot. They set agenda items and publish notebooks,
too. Meetup+ is a great way to contribute to your Meetup
community. Learn more here:
* http://xoops.meetup.com/plus/

If you know other XOOPS Users, you can invite them along here:
* http://xoops.meetup.com/tellfriends/

Finally, post to sites, lists, groups, and discussion boards so
other folks can find out about Meetup.

Please let me know of any questions, comments, or tips for us.
Thanks for the suggestion! Active users like you are helping
Meetup thrive.

Have a great Meetup!
Laura


===8<===========End of original message text===========


commentaries, please!

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MadFish
Re: International (REAL) Meetup With Local Users Of The Xoops...
  • 2004/2/26 2:00

  • MadFish

  • Friend of XOOPS

  • Posts: 1056

  • Since: 2003/9/27


Sounds good to me. Any Thai XOOPs users out there ? Anyone ?? :)

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baderman
Re: International (REAL) Meetup With Local Users Of The Xoops...
  • 2004/2/26 13:29

  • baderman

  • Just popping in

  • Posts: 11

  • Since: 2003/12/9


and ANY users from south Poland? Katowice? Kraków? Gliwice?

waitin for any response...

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