[atlarge-discuss] participating in a real-time discussion format

["MPoole" <urgen@charter.net>]

Greater Assembly,

The following is the list I've collected of people seemingly interested in
exploring an idea of or participating in a real-time discussion format as an
option to the other tools being used during this 'reboot' phase of our
group.  They have either indicated so by previous emails that I've noted or
by having visited the channel Stephen and I are 'hanging out' on right now.
If you do not want to be on a list of supporters or aren't and do please
feel free to email me directly to say so.

At the moment, within the venue of this interest group no *real* business
can be conducted here until it has been duely processed and approved for use
as such.  At least in recognition and respect of those yet unformed due
processes.

Until then, it is open as an informal 'lounge' to explore pros and cons of
using a text-based teleconferencing medium.  I am inviting and encouraging
everyone to drop in to at least say hello and get to know each other better.

To those familiar with IRC the two key commands are /server irc.mircx.com
and /join #@Large (please disregard microsoft's auto formating if that
appears like a link).  For those not so familiar but would still like to
join you can use:

     http://chat.cjb.net/@Large/

It is a java based option to gain access to the IRC server.

I know quite a few more people on the list are already familiar with these
methods of sharing and can help me with with generating the list of
advantages brought to hand by considering their inclusion.  Some of the
benefits available are:   automatic logging and posting, chat can be
published directly to a website; rapid pace exchange / discussion cutting
through issues more quickly; the ability to offer a semblance of real-time
translation through use of translator bots from one channel to another:
encrypted password user verification (if we ever get so far as to be able to
provide a secure means of membership); real-time polling after quorum.  The
list can continue with just a little imagination.

The mentioned list of individuals (which by no means infers support or
disaproval):

     Danny Younger
     Stephen Waters
     Abel Wisman
     Joey Borda
     Bruce Young
     Jim Flemming
     Mauro Rios
     Mark Poole


Thanks,
     MPoole
     urgen in IRC


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