WingedViper comments on European Community Weekend in Berlin - Less Wrong

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Comment author: WingedViper 26 January 2014 08:41:08PM 1 point [-]

Wait, what? It's happening on the 11th of April, that's another 2.5 months?!

Comment author: ciphergoth 27 January 2014 08:28:22PM 0 points [-]

Much more notice is usual for conventions. If I search for 2016 conventions it's all about DNC/RNC, but searching for 2017 finds this. It's easier to plan your diary and get cheap air fares given enough notice. I have one free weekend before May.

Comment author: WingedViper 28 January 2014 01:44:35AM 2 points [-]

Fair point. It is not (yet) a big convention though, so I think the timescale is ok. It's more about trying to gather the people that are most interested in starting a European community and getting something going that we can build upon.

Comment author: RobertChange 28 January 2014 03:21:00PM 1 point [-]

I suggest that some people who want to organize or help with the next meetup will gather on Sunday before or after the official end, so that the date and city can already be announced soon after. We can shoot for a six-month advance notice next time and either stick to this or extend to twelve-months if needed. (12 months advance notice seems to be quite common for big annual events, but not when something new is held the first time.)

Comment author: Thinkchronous 29 January 2014 07:40:17PM 4 points [-]

So I hereby declare Berlin the Official City of European LessWrong community due to its unbroken track records of hosting this event.

Comment author: ciphergoth 28 January 2014 07:02:38PM 0 points [-]

Agreed, short notice for a first event is not unusual. That sounds great, thanks!