I'd like to propose a stipulation that we consciously make an effort toward keeping the meet from turning into a bitch-fest about how the Mormons have oppressed and victimized us :)
Not that I don't sometimes agree with that perception, it's just that in many of my experiences, otherwise constructive and rational discussions about learning and advanced knowledge sometimes have a habit of falling into that trap within this region ruining a normally pleasant conversation and information exchange.
I thought I saw a couple of other meets for SLC posted but I guess they never moved beyond that initial meet or they had an extremely low turn-out or something.
I hope you're not the only one with the perception of week meet ups in SLC.
We will be STRONG in the ways of the force... there was only ONE previous announcement, and the reason why it "didn't amount to anything" is because I didn't think there would be anyone interested so I was just gathering information. And then there were about 15 or 20 people who replied, so believe me, there are enough people interested
Re: Mormonism. I totally agree. I don't want a LW meetup having anything to do with Mormonism, but in the previous announcement, about four people expressed interest... regardless, I've edited the original announcement. If a LW Meetup is to discuss a mindkiller like religion, let it to be after several meetings, I feel.
I'd like to propose a stipulation that we consciously make an effort toward keeping the meet from turning into a bitch-fest about how the Mormons have oppressed and victimized us :)
Not that I don't sometimes agree with that perception, it's just that in many of my experiences, otherwise constructive and rational discussions about learning and advanced knowledge sometimes have a habit of falling into that trap within this region ruining a normally pleasant conversation and information exchange.
I thought I saw a couple of other meets for SLC posted but I guess they never moved beyond that initial meet or they had an extremely low turn-out or something.