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Koan Bremner

"Bring on the jpegs and podcasts!" - probably a good moment to clarify, then, if there are any issues with an individual a) recording and b) subsequently podcasting some (or all) of a session or sessions? I ask, because I'll have my recorder and microphones in tow, and don't want to inadvertently break any such rules.

mobile jones

Koan, great question. Given that all sessions will be live blogged, and that live bloggers are being incentivized to do so, I can't imagine that audio recording would be prohibited.

What about video? Some are likely to show up wtih their cameras, but will they be allowed to make video recordings of conference sessions?

Koan Bremner

Another thing I'd like to try and get (before, during and after the conference) is a "vox pop" of as many conference-goers (who want to, of course) to say a few words (or a lot!) e.g. some or all of name (or nickname), where they're from, why they've come, what they hope to get / are getting / did (or didn't) get out of being at BlogHer, anything else that they want to... and then put that together into an audio piece that truly captures the breadth of attendees; the more voices, the more accents, the more languages (it doesn't have to be in English) the better. But I'm not going to pester people with a microphone; only if they want to record something.

Lisa Stone

Koan, I can't wait to meet you, woman. Hey Debi.

Your questions are prescient, as we're getting to work on our conference groundrules now. So, with the caveat that we'll address these points first thing at the conference--and my colleagues can be expected to improve these ideas as always--here's a general overview:

a. Consider this entire conference on the record. In other words, everything you say can (and likely will) be attributed to you by the bloggers in the room.

b. Given (a), you can expect your comments to be recorded in text, audio and/or video/still image. For example, we're planning to record an audiocast of each session for posting on this blog so that people who cannot join us in person can experience the discussion.

c. My $0.02 on video and photographs outside of on-the-record conference session rooms: Despite (a) and (b), I think it's perfectly understandable if you don't want your photograph taken or a video camera in your face. When we're not in the sessions, I always think courtesy rules: folks with cameras should ask permission and folks who don't want their picture taken should decline.

mobile jones

Hey Lisa.

dude

Just a side comment. Why so much focus on gender for a medium in which sex is only revealed when the blogger chooses to reveal it? There really aren't any gender barriers to blogging.

Improbulus

I've just put up a a speculative post to see if there's any interest in a parallel meet in London on 30 or 31 July? And if there's any offer of a venue, ideally with a broadband connection? Trying a trackback, Haloscan's being a bit slow so in case it doesn't take the link is http://consumingexperience.blogspot.com/2005/06/blogher-bloggers-conference-in-london.html

Cheers
Imp.

Lisa Stone

Yay Imp!

Elisa Camahort

Hey dude :) Heh, that was fun.

Although this discussion probably would be better happening on the BlogHer MIssion post, I'll put a brief comment here.

Agreed there are no barriers to actually blogging for anyone (except those on the other side of the digital divide.) But that's not really the point.

We all talk about on the Internet theoretically no one knows you're a dog, but the truth is the majority of bloggers do self-identify.

And certainly most bloggers who are blogging as part of a professional/business/journalistic endeavor do.

Dina Beach Lynch

BOSTON MEETUP INVITE

I'm so excited as a woman of color to have this connection to other women bloggers. (And, yes there are some obstacles even in the blogosphere). I wish I could join you all, but I can't.

So, anyone in greater Boston interested in a meetup session? I'm happy to pull the logistics together if there's interest.

Personally, I think f2f really can impact online friendships. I met Jill Fallon of Business of Life and Toby Bloomberg of

Laura Scott

Global Chat: The Virtual Meetup

Those who want to participate but cannot make it to any of the regional events can hook in online via pingVision (www.pingV.com). More info from Lisa Stone is posted here.

Randall Kindley

Gatheroo as a Replacement for Meetup

I just thought I would let you know about Gatheroo - an alternative to Meetup. Meetups, as you may know, played a big role in mobilizing voters and activists in the last election cycle. They have started charging for their services, which puts a dent in the resources of many. Ours will not charge. That is why we have created Gatheroo - to get such services back to as grassroots friendly as we can. And Gatheroo will also incorporate some interesting 'second-generation' community building tools.

You might be interested in the reasoning for our initiative. Information technologies have been blamed for (among many things) increasing alienation (e.g., game potatoes). The Meetup phenomena moved in the opposite direction - using technologies to bring folks together and thus reversing if not a trend, a perception. I don't know if you are familiar with the work of Robert Putnam in his book "Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community", but we feel technologies like ours are a response. I have expanded on this on our blog, http://gatheroo.blogspot.com/

I hope you'll take a look at what we're up to and ask yourself how what we are doing relates to issues you address in your blog. I'd be happy to hear your views.


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Elisa Camahort

Actually Randall I'm fascinated bt the very topic you raise. Technology started contributing to social alienation way before the computer and video games took over our lives...dinner in front of the TV anyone?

It's interesting how we now are finding ways to connect via technology, but I still wonder whether it's an adequate replacement for actual "brick and mortar" interaction with our neighbors and community. We hope that BlogHer encourages both kinds of activities I guess.

I'll be checking out your blog.

Lisa Stone

Hi Randall:

I can see from your comment above that you are interested in recommending your product to our audience. However, I must recommend a different approach than your comment, which reads like an advertisement for your product, rather than as a comment that participates in or furthers our ongoing discussion of how and where BlogHers may meet up in person.

As you may see from the homepage www.BlogHer.org, we been very fortunate to work with both establishd and nascent interactive technology companies that wish to support our audience. Your company would be a welcome addition to our team of strategic sponsors. This is the approach we recomend for best results.

If you are interested in pursuing a sponsorship with BlogHer.org, please write me back and/or contact our head of strategic alliances, Jory Des Jardins, at jorydj(at)yahoo.com.

Thanks,
Lisa Stone

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