And most where for illness and also aren't normall, usually one offs.
Would you join a gaming/tech group?
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And most where for illness and also aren't normall, usually one offs.
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OK then.
I think this problem has largely been overcome with the advent of almost ubiquitous smart phones.
Groups are extremely popular especially in motors where they are based around an activity you can't do online. For example
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18354408
But other things with new tech, there comes a better way of doing things and technology discussion is most certainly done better online.
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18354408
But other things with new tech, there comes a better way of doing things and technology discussion is most certainly done better online.
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I would dare put a bet on that the people that 'would' meet is the people who have smart phones. So when your face to face if you don't know the answer people can just Google it.
At least been face to face you can tell when they are lying.
Really hasn't, have you tried discussion from a smart phone. You can answer the odd question. But a conversation has a flow and needs to be quick replies a forum is a much more sedentary pace and allows for greater information in a rich format.
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It doesn't just have to be about new tech. It could be to swap equipment, maybe take some cash along with you to buy some things.
I don't know suggestions are welcome.
just LMAO. I'm not going to stand there Googling answers to talk to people! Gosh.
The next step up from a Tupperware party I think.
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IF anyone would be Interested in a get together (North-East, UK) and some suggestions about what the events could be drop me a mail in trust and I will help gather some info together to see what is what.
It's just nice to get out the house once in a while.
It's just nice to get out the house once in a while.
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not a good idea it might get violent when the AMD/intel arguments and such start up
Atleast it won't be over a forum. Unless people sit face to face posting comments on their smart phones.
not a good idea it might get violent when the AMD/intel arguments and such start up
...getting hit in the face with a classic '80s IBM Model M really hurts too, luckily it has drainage channels for the blood so there won't be any damage to the keyboard.
Well one discussion I'd like to do in real life is how people now prefer to talk about tech and games online. Considering the heated debate going on lol.
Meeting in life I think would be a great way to make real life friends, and exchange info and perhaps hardware, it would be great to go from an online persona to knowing the people behind the online nicknames. I bet if people in forums knew each other there would be easier less trolling and insulting.
If any IS interested in the idea, click trust and drop me an email.
Meeting in life I think would be a great way to make real life friends, and exchange info and perhaps hardware, it would be great to go from an online persona to knowing the people behind the online nicknames. I bet if people in forums knew each other there would be easier less trolling and insulting.
If any IS interested in the idea, click trust and drop me an email.
The consoles section used to have a very popular yearly LAN, real shame it died out as it was great fun.
People playing games over bluetooth (Personal Area Network).
I'm assuming the OP means a LAN party
Really, no. Forums are enough for what you're describing, and I don't need any excuses to get out of my house
LANs are different, however.
Agree with this. While it could be a laugh to discuss the latest tech malarkey while getting drunk and playing games, I don't think it would work as the prime function of the group, since as has been said already, a forum is a far superior medium for this.
Could be a laugh if there is drinking and gaming involved. Dropped you an email for more info (depends where in midlands too ofc
)People playing games over bluetooth (Personal Area Network).
I'm assuming the OP means a LAN party
Agree with this. While it could be a laugh to discuss the latest tech malarkey while getting drunk and playing games, I don't think it would work as the prime function of the group, since as has been said already, a forum is a far superior medium for this.
Could be a laugh if there is drinking and gaming involved. Dropped you an email for more info (depends where in midlands too ofc
Yeah sorry I have been mostly replying from my phone, predictive text seems to prefer playing over a Personal Area Networn
It would be at first just a group of people meeting up for a drink and talk but with luck there will be gaming and lan partys involved. If it does get to that point where we do have a LAN party, could maybe do a tournament with prizes
I'm fully open to suggestions though. The location I was thinking was the Stoke area but possibly Stafford for easier links for those from Birmingham etc. Would rather easy train routes and bus routes ofc
Got your email and replied to it with further details
Its not really the same though is it? I've not even got a pint in my hand, though thats probs because i'm at work sat next to my manager with OcUK and Facebook open.
But back OP, Forums are great for the masses. But not really a place i'd want to go for friendly discussion face to face etc ofc.
Not quite the same as being sat round a table with people
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Really, no. Forums are enough for what you're describing, and I don't need any excuses to get out of my house
LANs are different, however.
Who would invite you?