I am suspecting some lines of conversation are getting crossed. Previous (separate) discussions were related to the locations of two quite distinct groups: JaxLUG and 2600.
The 2600 group is a hacker group, and is not the main goal of this e-mail list. They have their own web site (www.jax2600.org/) and they even have their own current meeting location (Kickbacks, a restaurant). The only reason that the 2600 meeting location has been as there is a bit overlap in leaders and interested parties. We were supposedly talking about the merits of changing the location of the JaxLUG meetings. We have been meeting in Peak 10 for quite some time (not exactly the food court). We also do have a official web site (http://www.jaxlug.org) and more. I know this has gotten a bit out of hand (this list really aught to be for JaxLUG discussion) and due to the confusion, we likely need to be more aware of this. Gene, does Jax 2600 have an e-mail list? Michael Potts (904) 638-2914 On Sun, Jul 24, 2011 at 2:47 PM, Billy Haines <[email protected]> wrote: > I both understand and agree Chad. For what its worth ATT has my vote. I > think a more trustworthy and secure location would be benificial in addition > to the aforementioned benefits, especially where attracting new members is > concerned. I for one have always been hesitant to attend a meeting 'at the > food court by the ATM at 6pm' ;) regardless, content and presentations are > usually the more difficult criterio regarding these groups. Hopefully we can > settle location so that topics such as an official website, web content, > membership and other benefits may be addressed > > Chad Bailey <[email protected]> wrote: > > >For clarity, AT&T measures everything (including themselves) on > >metrics, etc. They have X amount of dollars specified each fiscal year > >for sponsoring organizations etc, and are always looking for good > >opportunities to do so. This gives them tax write offs, and can use > >their participation as good PR/advertisement for the company. This is > >why it is a win-win situation. A smaller company might have more > >trouble justifying the cost of sponsorship. > > > >For clarity on my reason for saying this, it's only to explain why > >AT&T would host and sponsor our meetings. I'm not using this as PR to > >get you guys to meet there. As I've said before, I really don't care > >where we meet, and do believe it would make a lot of sense to meet at > >a different place each time. > > > >On Sun, Jul 24, 2011 at 10:44 AM, Billy Haines <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> I have only attended one JaxLUG meeting due to a hectic work schedule > but I do intend to frequent many more. The AT&T location sounds like a good > idea to me. As has been stated, no illegal activities which means the ID > check should not be an issue for most and I have also heard of AT&T > sponsoring such events. >
