Re: Beerconf October 2022
On 11/1/22 12:02 PM, data pulverizer wrote: On Tuesday, 1 November 2022 at 15:05:48 UTC, Mike Parker wrote: I don't think anyone involved in organizing BeerConf knew that was there. That's the first I've seen it. I'd suggest that it is either removed or replaced with something more informative, so that people know what is coming and what events that have taken place. The only reason I noticed is because I was looking for prospective D events, and went to the most obvious place. To a stranger a calendar like that gives the impression that nothing has been happening in the community and there is no interaction within the D community, or outreach. It's been removed: https://github.com/dlang/dlang.org/pull/3451 There should also be details of DConf and such things. I'd contrast this with the Rust community page and calendar. Right now I don't even know how to find out about DConf from the dlang website. I might get lucky and find out through Twitter or something, but if I didn't know it existed, it would be pretty difficult for me to find out. Don't underestimate the power of FOMO! If on the events page you're seeing pictures and details of things from the conference and events you've missed, for those interested (and there will be some) it will make them more determined to take part next time. Typically, we do have information on the home page for dconf when it is coming up. Considering it's just over a month away, there should be something there soon. -Steve
Re: Beerconf October 2022
On Tuesday, 1 November 2022 at 16:02:36 UTC, data pulverizer wrote: On Tuesday, 1 November 2022 at 15:05:48 UTC, Mike Parker wrote: [...] I'd suggest that it is either removed or replaced with something more informative, so that people know what is coming and what events that have taken place. The only reason I noticed is because I was looking for prospective D events, and went to the most obvious place. [...] Agreed, it should either be removed or has something in it.
Re: Beerconf October 2022
On Tuesday, 1 November 2022 at 15:05:48 UTC, Mike Parker wrote: I don't think anyone involved in organizing BeerConf knew that was there. That's the first I've seen it. I'd suggest that it is either removed or replaced with something more informative, so that people know what is coming and what events that have taken place. The only reason I noticed is because I was looking for prospective D events, and went to the most obvious place. To a stranger a calendar like that gives the impression that nothing has been happening in the community and there is no interaction within the D community, or outreach. There should also be details of DConf and such things. I'd contrast this with the Rust community page and calendar. Right now I don't even know how to find out about DConf from the dlang website. I might get lucky and find out through Twitter or something, but if I didn't know it existed, it would be pretty difficult for me to find out. Don't underestimate the power of FOMO! If on the events page you're seeing pictures and details of things from the conference and events you've missed, for those interested (and there will be some) it will make them more determined to take part next time.
Re: Beerconf October 2022
On 02/11/2022 4:05 AM, Mike Parker wrote: On Tuesday, 1 November 2022 at 11:54:45 UTC, data pulverizer wrote: It might just be my browser (Chrome) but I've noticed that there's nothing in the events calendar (https://dlang.org/calendar.html). Wouldn't it be helpful to include these sorts of things in the calendar so that people visiting the site would be aware of them? I don't think anyone involved in organizing BeerConf knew that was there. That's the first I've seen it. I've certainly seen it before, but its not like I have access to it (assuming it works).
Re: Beerconf October 2022
On 11/1/22 7:54 AM, data pulverizer wrote: It might just be my browser (Chrome) but I've noticed that there's nothing in the events calendar (https://dlang.org/calendar.html). Wouldn't it be helpful to include these sorts of things in the calendar so that people visiting the site would be aware of them? The empty calendar gives the impression that it is broken or that there are no events at all. If there is technical maintenance required even a simple list of event titles, dates, times and locations would suffice. It is broken. I get a big old 400 error from google: 400. That’s an error. The server cannot process the request because it is malformed. It should not be retried. That’s all we know. Like Mike, I was not aware of the calendar existing. -Steve
Re: Beerconf October 2022
On Tuesday, 1 November 2022 at 11:54:45 UTC, data pulverizer wrote: It might just be my browser (Chrome) but I've noticed that there's nothing in the events calendar (https://dlang.org/calendar.html). Wouldn't it be helpful to include these sorts of things in the calendar so that people visiting the site would be aware of them? I don't think anyone involved in organizing BeerConf knew that was there. That's the first I've seen it.
Re: Beerconf October 2022
On Sunday, 16 October 2022 at 12:04:23 UTC, Steven Schveighoffer wrote: # BEERCONF! Beerconf this month is on October 29-30, one day before Halloween. Feel free to wear your D costume, might I suggest a beerconf T shirt? https://www.zazzle.com/store/dlang_swag/products?cg=196874696466206954 ## What is beerconf? Check out the [wiki article](https://wiki.dlang.org/Beerconf). ## Presentations? As usual, anyone who wants to reserve some time to talk about something, let me know. Cheers! -Steve It might just be my browser (Chrome) but I've noticed that there's nothing in the events calendar (https://dlang.org/calendar.html). Wouldn't it be helpful to include these sorts of things in the calendar so that people visiting the site would be aware of them? The empty calendar gives the impression that it is broken or that there are no events at all. If there is technical maintenance required even a simple list of event titles, dates, times and locations would suffice.
Re: Beerconf October 2022
On Sunday, 30 October 2022 at 01:50:33 UTC, Steven Schveighoffer wrote: On 10/29/22 2:00 PM, FeepingCreature wrote: On Saturday, 29 October 2022 at 10:14:31 UTC, rikki cattermole wrote: And now for some good news! Its almost Halloween, so grab your candy and any spooky brews you may have, and join us for a ghostly chat! https://meet.jit.si/Dlang2022OctoberBeerConf I wish you'd announce the time a bit in advance. :) I don't want to announce a time, because I don't know what time it can be started. I'm in the US, so I'm usually asleep when it's started. But I do try to announce 2 weeks before and then 2 days before. -Steve Quiet here, I’m around for a couple of hours, come say hi!
Re: Beerconf October 2022
On 10/29/22 2:00 PM, FeepingCreature wrote: On Saturday, 29 October 2022 at 10:14:31 UTC, rikki cattermole wrote: And now for some good news! Its almost Halloween, so grab your candy and any spooky brews you may have, and join us for a ghostly chat! https://meet.jit.si/Dlang2022OctoberBeerConf I wish you'd announce the time a bit in advance. :) I don't want to announce a time, because I don't know what time it can be started. I'm in the US, so I'm usually asleep when it's started. But I do try to announce 2 weeks before and then 2 days before. -Steve
Re: Beerconf October 2022
On Saturday, 29 October 2022 at 10:14:31 UTC, rikki cattermole wrote: And now for some good news! Its almost Halloween, so grab your candy and any spooky brews you may have, and join us for a ghostly chat! https://meet.jit.si/Dlang2022OctoberBeerConf I wish you'd announce the time a bit in advance. :)
Re: Beerconf October 2022
On Saturday, 29 October 2022 at 10:14:31 UTC, rikki cattermole wrote: And now for some good news! Its almost Halloween, so grab your candy and any spooky brews you may have, and join us for a ghostly chat! https://meet.jit.si/Dlang2022OctoberBeerConf
Re: Beerconf October 2022
And now for some good news! Its almost Halloween, so grab your candy and any spooky brews you may have, and join us for a ghostly chat! https://meet.jit.si/Dlang2022OctoberBeerConf
Re: Beerconf October 2022
On 10/16/22 8:04 AM, Steven Schveighoffer wrote: # BEERCONF! Beerconf this month is on October 29-30, one day before Halloween. Beerconf in 2 days, see you then! -Steve
Beerconf October 2022
# BEERCONF! Beerconf this month is on October 29-30, one day before Halloween. Feel free to wear your D costume, might I suggest a beerconf T shirt? https://www.zazzle.com/store/dlang_swag/products?cg=196874696466206954 ## What is beerconf? Check out the [wiki article](https://wiki.dlang.org/Beerconf). ## Presentations? As usual, anyone who wants to reserve some time to talk about something, let me know. Cheers! -Steve
