If you could plan a webmaster gathering.. - GoFuckYourself.com

Tala · 08-26-2004, 12:33 PM

Just because I'm curious to see what you folks will come up with..

If you could plan a webmaster gathering, large or small, what would it be, where would it be, when would it be, and is it BYOB?

I have a couple of ideas in mind. One would be a very small gathering, a few cabins by the lake, in early-mid fall here in Tennessee, because everything's cheap as fuck here. Have a weekend to actually relax as we do business, no parties, just some interesting talks, fishing, boating, naked bonfire dancing....

European Lee · 08-26-2004, 12:35 PM

An actual gathering.. i probably wouldnt.

An event at a gathering, yep. Like the one we are throwing in Vegas

Regards,

Lee

Jace · 08-26-2004, 12:37 PM

i already do gatherings here in atlanta, but they are pretty small

as far as big ones...i would do it on some carribean island, all inclusive type thing...no seminars, just sun and sand

Tala · 08-26-2004, 12:41 PM

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Originally posted by JaceXXX
i already do gatherings here in atlanta, but they are pretty small

as far as big ones...i would do it on some carribean island, all inclusive type thing...no seminars, just sun and sand

Yes you do and I STILL haven't been able to get down there.

Carribean is one of those places that I'm not sure I would go, even to visit. Too damn hot for my taste.

Now if we had one in say...Alaska....

My next choice of venue would be a bigger show-type thing in Seattle, like a Webmaster Access. Lots of hoppin places to visit, great eats, nice climate. That and the fact that I would be about an hour and a half from home, all is cooooool. I betcha dollars to dimes that I could get my boys to play a classic rock gig for us too, quite cheaply.

Tala · 08-26-2004, 12:51 PM

Anyone?

Beuller?

Rick Latona · 08-26-2004, 12:52 PM

I own mountaingathering.com and themountaingathering.com. I'd like to put a ski trip together this winter. Who wants in on it?

Tala · 08-26-2004, 12:57 PM

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Originally posted by Rick Latona
I own mountaingathering.com and themountaingathering.com. I'd like to put a ski trip together this winter. Who wants in on it?

Sweet. One of those would work for a camping-type thingy too.

I'd love to be in on it, but I'm just a peon writer. However, if you'd like some text done for it...

Brinner · 08-26-2004, 01:07 PM

I'd like to have a hunting trip webmaster gaterhing, discuss some business, then go bring down some bucks.

Tala · 08-26-2004, 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by Brinner
I'd like to have a hunting trip webmaster gaterhing, discuss some business, then go bring down some bucks.

webmasters with rifles....something tells me this could be a bit of an issue.

"I thought he was a deer."

Carol@Pixipay · 08-26-2004, 01:44 PM

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Originally posted by Tala
webmasters with rifles....something tells me this could be a bit of an issue.

"I thought he was a deer."

I thought the Very same thing! Tala if you ever want to get in on the planning aspect of gatherings up here give me or Daphna at Thethrillhammer or BrettJ a shout in email. I'd love to talk about something in the future!

Maybe you can make the weekly thing and we can talk about it then...

Doctor Dre · 08-26-2004, 08:47 PM

I personally think Montreal is a very nice spot to do it ... or Amsterdam . But it would have to be a huge ass one to get americans to come.

Vegas is the best spot ... but it's already taken

MichaelP · 08-26-2004, 09:39 PM

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Originally posted by Tala
webmasters with rifles....something tells me this could be a bit of an issue.

"I thought he was a deer."

TurboAngel · 08-26-2004, 09:42 PM

I would have one here in NC, we have some great hotels and I know a few people who have bars we could go to.

railz · 08-26-2004, 09:45 PM

I'd still keep it in Vegas, but I'd do a lot more to keep the people involved besides the booths.

I'd have some kind of sponsored adult competition section, sort of like the stuff we used to do during the Amiga demo scene days.

Set up X amount of PCs with design software (PS, IR, Flash Mx, 3DSMax etc) and a sample of design content. Give everyone who wants to enter 4 hours to come up with the best design they can.

At the end of the heats, vote on the top one, put them into a final for a cash prize or something.

Webmaster events would go above the norm - parties are cool, but we work all year - let's have some fun!

Paintball (Probably speedball - 5 person teams, round robin then single elim)

Poker Tournaments (Wait, we already did this, but it was so popular) - maybe a blackjack/slot tourney too?

Shit I could go on and on...

quiet · 08-26-2004, 09:47 PM

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Originally posted by Rick Latona
I own mountaingathering.com and themountaingathering.com. I'd like to put a ski trip together this winter. Who wants in on it?

nice, you should do it out here in Whistler

jaYMan · 08-26-2004, 09:53 PM

Drink all day and rock all night,
the law come to get ya if you don't walk right,
got a letter this morning, baby, all it read,
"You better head back to Tennessee, Jed"

Tennessee, Tennessee, there ain't no place I'd rather be,
Baby, won't you carry me back to Tennessee?

I'd go.
;)

KCat · 08-26-2004, 11:41 PM

I love the cabins by the lake idea, Tala. Banff would be nice for that. Lots of laid back wilderness plus a few fun bars if folks wanted to shake it up a little.

2HousePlague · 08-26-2004, 11:49 PM

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Originally posted by Tala
Just because I'm curious to see what you folks will come up with..

If you could plan a webmaster gathering, large or small, what would it be, where would it be, when would it be, and is it BYOB?

I have a couple of ideas in mind. One would be a very small gathering, a few cabins by the lake, in early-mid fall here in Tennessee, because everything's cheap as fuck here. Have a weekend to actually relax as we do business, no parties, just some interesting talks, fishing, boating, naked bonfire dancing....

A munch in your log-cabin's basement (LO-fucking-L). Theme: The Blair Witch Project meets Zoolander. But, I tease...

j-

08-26-2004, 12:33 PM	#1
Tala Fucked if I know Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Do you have a flag? Posts: 23,368	If you could plan a webmaster gathering.. Just because I'm curious to see what you folks will come up with.. If you could plan a webmaster gathering, large or small, what would it be, where would it be, when would it be, and is it BYOB? I have a couple of ideas in mind. One would be a very small gathering, a few cabins by the lake, in early-mid fall here in Tennessee, because everything's cheap as fuck here. Have a weekend to actually relax as we do business, no parties, just some interesting talks, fishing, boating, naked bonfire dancing.... __________________ ICQ: 11120676 \| Google: mindcrime \| Skype: suitemindcrime\|E-Mail: mindcrime AT gmail.com\|PR girl with great writing skills for hire!!!! Contact me to work for YOU!\|TECHIEMEDIA? 24/7 support from some of the best techs in the biz. Tell Jim that I sent you.

08-26-2004, 12:35 PM	#2
European Lee Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 7,133	An actual gathering.. i probably wouldnt. An event at a gathering, yep. Like the one we are throwing in Vegas Regards, Lee __________________ YOUR TRAFFIC IS SAFE WITH US - CONDOM CASH PUTTING THE GAY ADULT INDUSTRY ON YOUR PC!! AFFORDABLE 2257 COMPLIANT GAY + BI CONTENT

08-26-2004, 12:51 PM	#5
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08-26-2004, 12:52 PM	#6
Rick Latona The Best Ideas Start Here Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,037	I own mountaingathering.com and themountaingathering.com. I'd like to put a ski trip together this winter. Who wants in on it? __________________ Regards, Rick Latona http://latonas.com Latona's - We Sell Money Making Web Properties Note to buyers of websites and traffic: please check our inventory at http://latonas.com/websites-for-sale. If you would like to make an offer on something, just let me know.

08-26-2004, 01:07 PM	#8
Brinner Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dirty South Posts: 303	I'd like to have a hunting trip webmaster gaterhing, discuss some business, then go bring down some bucks. __________________

08-26-2004, 12:37 PM	#3
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	i already do gatherings here in atlanta, but they are pretty small as far as big ones...i would do it on some carribean island, all inclusive type thing...no seminars, just sun and sand

08-26-2004, 09:42 PM	#13
TurboAngel H.B.I.C. Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NC Posts: 30,122	I would have one here in NC, we have some great hotels and I know a few people who have bars we could go to.

08-26-2004, 09:45 PM	#14
railz Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,531	I'd still keep it in Vegas, but I'd do a lot more to keep the people involved besides the booths. I'd have some kind of sponsored adult competition section, sort of like the stuff we used to do during the Amiga demo scene days. Set up X amount of PCs with design software (PS, IR, Flash Mx, 3DSMax etc) and a sample of design content. Give everyone who wants to enter 4 hours to come up with the best design they can. At the end of the heats, vote on the top one, put them into a final for a cash prize or something. Webmaster events would go above the norm - parties are cool, but we work all year - let's have some fun! Paintball (Probably speedball - 5 person teams, round robin then single elim) Poker Tournaments (Wait, we already did this, but it was so popular) - maybe a blackjack/slot tourney too? Shit I could go on and on... __________________ This Space for Rent

08-26-2004, 09:53 PM	#16
jaYMan peace&profit, Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,885	Drink all day and rock all night, the law come to get ya if you don't walk right, got a letter this morning, baby, all it read, "You better head back to Tennessee, Jed" Tennessee, Tennessee, there ain't no place I'd rather be, Baby, won't you carry me back to Tennessee? I'd go. ;) __________________ peace&profit, jaYMan

08-26-2004, 11:41 PM	#17
KCat Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: PNW Posts: 2,204	I love the cabins by the lake idea, Tala. Banff would be nice for that. Lots of laid back wilderness plus a few fun bars if folks wanted to shake it up a little. __________________ ~ 300+ FHGs, 100,000 pics to use plus a rockin' Video of the Day download! ~