Interest in Google Meet Aromantic Socials

[DogObsessedLi]

I was thinking of a podcast for next month's discussion. Before I choose one purely based on the title does anyone have any episode recommendations? The podcast websites that have been recommended on the docs file are below. Some titles look ace-specific instead, but there are aro-related topics on there. Regarding dates, at the moment I'm waiting on confirmation myself regarding another commitment, but please let me know if there's any particular dates or times that are really not good for you at the weekends in September. I can't promise to satisfy, but I'll do my best!

https://www.soundsfakepod.com/

https://www.aokpod.com/

[DogObsessedLi]

I was having a look through and was thinking of this one: https://soundsfakepod.buzzsprout.com/218346/2028372-ep-108-self-partnered

[Erederyn]

1 hour ago, DogObsessedLianne said:

I was having a look through and was thinking of this one: https://soundsfakepod.buzzsprout.com/218346/2028372-ep-108-self-partnered

I think this looks good!

[roboticanary]

On 8/17/2021 at 4:44 PM, DogObsessedLianne said:

I was having a look through and was thinking of this one: https://soundsfakepod.buzzsprout.com/218346/2028372-ep-108-self-partnered

Sounds fine to me as well. Do you have a suggestion for a date for this?

[DogObsessedLi]

What about Sunday 19th September, usual time and link? Otherwise I could do the 26th if the usuals object to the 19th! I'll stick with the Self Partnered episode at https://soundsfakepod.buzzsprout.com/218346/2028372-ep-108-self-partnered. Another interesting podcast episode has been recommended but I might save that one for future meets.

[roboticanary]

1 hour ago, DogObsessedLianne said:

What about Sunday 19th September, usual time and link? Otherwise I could do the 26th if the usuals object to the 19th!

I'm ok with either 19th or 26th

[ScarfOfSexualPreference]

I’d love to make it to my first meeting on the 19 or 26!!

[DogObsessedLi]

To confirm, the next meeting is Sunday 19th September 2021, 1PM (UK time)

The podcast under our scrutiny this month is https://soundsfakepod.buzzsprout.com/218346/2028372-ep-108-self-partnered

At the usual link: meet.google.com/qum-mmnd-xkw

 

[DogObsessedLi]

The choice of dates for the October meet are 3rd, 16/17th, 23/24, 30/31 - all the usual time and link, so I'm generally quite flexible. Let me know ASAP.

The podcast we'll be discussing is https://www.aokpod.com/e/9-key-honeymoon-time/ The guest being aro allosexual.

[DogObsessedLi]

Next Meet: Sunday 24th October, 1PM (UK time). The usual link at meet.google.com/qum-mmnd-xkw

The podcast we'll be discussing is https://www.aokpod.com/e/9-key-honeymoon-time/ The guest being aro allosexual.

Edited September 27, 2021 by DogObsessedLianne
to add the link

[DogObsessedLi]

On 9/27/2021 at 5:00 PM, DogObsessedLianne said:

Next Meet: Sunday 24th October, 1PM (UK time). The usual link at meet.google.com/qum-mmnd-xkw

The podcast we'll be discussing is https://www.aokpod.com/e/9-key-honeymoon-time/ The guest being aro allosexual.

Looking forward to seeing some of you tomorrow. Don't worry if you have struggled to listen to the podcast for any reason, it'll still be great to see you tomorrow if you can make it  :-)

[DogObsessedLi]

Next meet: Sunday 28th November 2021, 1PM (UK time).

The usual link at meet.google.com/qum-mmnd-xkw

We'll be discussing a vlog, "No, Demi Isn't Normal" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWd8iSf_Vxw)

It discusses demi, grey-attraction, sociatal and media ideas.

 

[DogObsessedLi]

Just to say I look forward to seeing some of you tomorrow :-) It's 1PM GMT

[DogObsessedLi]

The next meeting will be December 19th 2021, 1PM GMT at the usual link (meet.google.com/qum-mmnd-xkw)

Topic: Xmas/Yuletide/Group's 1 Year Anniversary Icebreaker Party (don't forget your own choice of snacks and drinks).

[DogObsessedLi]

On 11/28/2021 at 2:08 PM, DogObsessedLianne said:

The next meeting will be December 19th 2021, 1PM GMT at the usual link (meet.google.com/qum-mmnd-xkw)

Topic: Xmas/Yuletide/Group's 1 Year Anniversary Icebreaker Party (don't forget your own choice of snacks and drinks).

@roboticanary (Mike, I'm hoping I'm tagging the correct person), it's been asked on the Facebook group whether we could make it 12noon GMT instead?

[roboticanary]

I'm totally fine with that @DogObsessedLianne. (and yes, that is me) Do you know if everyone else is cool with it.

[DogObsessedLi]

12 minutes ago, roboticanary said:

I'm totally fine with that @DogObsessedLianne. (and yes, that is me) Do you know if everyone else is cool with it.

All the usual suspects are fine with it, and it should make it easier for Kali also.

[MulticulturalFarmer]

OK, and are we able to join without the use of Video? Like can we just use chat and mic? 

[roboticanary]

22 hours ago, MulticulturalFarmer said:

OK, and are we able to join without the use of Video? Like can we just use chat and mic? 

from the point of view of us being OK with it, sure. I'm pretty sure we have had someone drop in as audio only from time to time before.

If this is because you don't have a camera you may want to do a quick check online to see if google meet will allow you to connect to a meeting. I don't see why it shouldn't but might be worth having a look at.

[DogObsessedLi]

On 11/30/2021 at 9:14 PM, MulticulturalFarmer said:

OK, and are we able to join without the use of Video? Like can we just use chat and mic? 

I'm sure that'll be fine. People might not use video for all sorts of reasons, for example if someone is struggling to connect it's advisable. So it'll be fine if you need to just use chat and mic for whatever your reason.

[MulticulturalFarmer]

On 12/1/2021 at 1:43 PM, roboticanary said:

from the point of view of us being OK with it, sure. I'm pretty sure we have had someone drop in as audio only from time to time before.

If this is because you don't have a camera you may want to do a quick check online to see if google meet will allow you to connect to a meeting. I don't see why it shouldn't but might be worth having a look at.

I used to teach online classes and Google Meet did allow people to join without camera access, at least back in 2020, so I think it should still be okay?

[DogObsessedLi]

14 hours ago, MulticulturalFarmer said:

I used to teach online classes and Google Meet did allow people to join without camera access, at least back in 2020, so I think it should still be okay?

People have joined without video before, and I doubt Google will suddenly change it, so it should be ok.

On 11/28/2021 at 2:08 PM, DogObsessedLianne said:

The next meeting will be December 19th 2021, 1PM GMT at the usual link (meet.google.com/qum-mmnd-xkw)

Topic: Xmas/Yuletide/Group's 1 Year Anniversary Icebreaker Party (don't forget your own choice of snacks and drinks).

Just to confirm, this will be 12noon GMT, not 1PM

[MulticulturalFarmer]

58 minutes ago, DogObsessedLianne said:

People have joined without video before, and I doubt Google will suddenly change it, so it should be ok.

Just to confirm, this will be 12noon GMT, not 1PM

I'd like to join but I realized that this is kinda early/late (depending on how long I stay up) for me, but later in the day would have been better for me. Maybe next time, right?

[Jinn]

If this meetup is still on I'd like to join. I'm new here and looking forward to meeting everyone. ?

[JackieD]

Is the next meeting tomorrow (December 19th) at 1:00 GMT?