Green | June 19, 2008 | 152 comments

CURRENT MEETUP?

I have been very inspired by comments, posts, replies and messages from members of Current.com.

So, I got to thinking, what if we all met up and started, as a team, implementing some of these ideas we bang aound on the site and channel?

What about finding (possibly by zipcode) where we all are, and whereever possible, establishing meetups?

Maybe monthly, where we can discuss an agenda to actually brainstrom and IMPLEMENT real change.

We could pool all our resources and who knows what we could accomplish??
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152 comments // CURRENT MEETUP?

  • johnbrett
  • saskia
  • mario_a
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      mario_a  
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    • Hey everyone,

      We have an update! We want to get these meetups in full swing, so if you know of a place in your area that is having an event, clip a link to the event to Current.com and add it to the Current Meet-Up topic thread.

      We'll post events that we're planning to hit up as well, so check back their often. Think of it as our community hub for meetups.

      Mario

      Online Community Team

    • 3 years ago
  • saskia
  • sarahbelle
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      sarahbelle  

    • Hey everyone, is there anyone out there from Minneapolis? we're currently looking for a producer there, so if you're out there and happen to read this please send me a message.

      Thanks!
      Sarah

    • 3 years ago
  • caylexx
  • starlightblue
  • AnemicElitist
  • saskia
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      saskia  

    • good morning all!

      Carluccio your points are totally well taken!

      We've actually been looking into meetup.com, but it seems like we can easily do this through Current.com.
      We're setting up a topic page on current.com/meetup (coming soon!) to address this very need... Keep checking in.

      Best,
      Saskia

    • 3 years ago
  • Neghie
  • BobbyDigital00
  • cinquanta5000
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      cinquanta5000  

    • I think the meetups are a great idea and long over due. From the small screening/meet-up I hosted last summer, I found it liberating to spend quality face time with like minded artists. Whether it is via Current or an another entity, it is import to have a family of folks that you can share, learn from and grow with.

      What I recommend is:
      1) Current set up something on Meetup.com

      and/or

      2) Set-up the profile to add zipcode(s)
      [some people may need a few -- school, nomadic, bi-coastal, rep your hometown, etc.]

      3) Allow folks to send an announcement to others in your local zip code.

      4) optional: Current reps should maybe get out to these when possible.

      5) If Current has sponsors interested in being involved, have them reach out to the meetups leader, or have a sponsors list or advertisement posted to be reachable.

      6) Possibly get Shooting people, DCTV, etc. involved too.
      - John Carluccio
      VC2 since 2/2006

    • 3 years ago
  • saskia
  • barkway
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      barkway  

    • I'm game. Sign me up...but I'm in Florida. How about a MeetUp at Universal Studios?! That would be a blast! (kidding of course)

    • 3 years ago
  • Leonidis
  • beekay
  • ctrl_alt_del
  • PoisonTheMonkey
  • PoisonTheMonkey
  • current89
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      current89  

    • It would be awesome if there was an event in NJ or Philly. It's always great when the like minded come together and try to do something.

    • 3 years ago
  • derk
  • unicorn77
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      unicorn77  

    • I would like to get as many hillary supporters to have a meeting in cleve ohio please respond ..... to stop this messiah obama LOL

    • 3 years ago
  • mjsmith11
  • johnmcstupid
  • saskia
  • somefamilylove
  • edenfiu
  • patsarts
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      patsarts  

    • I'd love that! But I imagine it would happen in NYC or LA - where there are more people. Where are you Onechance?

      Maybe Bret E would come! love that guy.

    • 3 years ago
  • saskia
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      saskia  
    • patsarts:

      Hey! We just were in NYC- we'll try to be there again soon. As far as LA goes, we'll be in LA at the end of July for DIY Day (an event we are doing with From Here to Awesome Film Festival)-- we'll post info at current.com/outreach as it develops, but the date we have going right now is July 26th!

    • 3 years ago
  • lfm
  • onechance
  • mario_a
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      mario_a  
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    • Hey guys -- just wanted to give you all a heads up, a whole bunch of new and fresh stories are flooding into Current, which will result in this item sliding further down the home page.

      It's popular, and we definitely want this conversation to continue, but we can't report it in Current:News so it's likely to move down to the second page of the popular feed.

      We will be announcing some plans for a Current Meetup soon, so keep an eye on this thread, or check our blog regularly for updates: http://current.com/blog

      Thanks!
      Mario

      Online Community Team

    • 3 years ago
  • mjsmith11
  • onechance
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      onechance  

    • I fully agree... Short of signing online petitions, and (HOPEFULLY) calling into congress/reps, it's not too effective.

      I'd LOVE to have a meetup with people from Current. I host documentary screenings at my house every month or so, and I'm going to be showing the new Greenwald/Nation film July 5th. It's called BraveNation.

      If anyone's into that, I already have 27RSVP'd but I could squeeze a few more in.

      Until then, THANKS FOR ALL YOUR RESPONSES! Makes me happy to see people jumping in to hang with each other.

      Big "media"/corporations/various other distractions are trying to keep us afraid of each other and SEPERATE...

      Lets UNITE and shut this corruption down!

      PEACE

      -Ron

    • 3 years ago
  • oly90808
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      oly90808  

    • There is this really cool software for setting up WebCam Servers. Meeting in person of course though is a great experience. If someone wants, I can put up a WebCam Server that streams the meetings minutes, and festivities. This way users all over the country would just need an IIP to connect to my Laptop WebCamServer I am working on recently. With decent bandwidth it could fly.

      There is also Yahoo messenger, which allows for meetings in one room, and of course, webcam's could be used to add that personal touch, along with voice.
      This would also work since the servers are at Yahoo, and accessible from anywhere.

      Meetup.com is a great place to organize meets, but so is email.

      Pretty cool eh?

      Enjoy, Oly Ander, Long Beach, Ca.

    • 3 years ago
  • onechance
  • somefamilylove
  • bubl_415
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      bubl_415  

    • I'm so down! I'm in San Francisco, keep me posted! Anything I can contribute to the CurrrentTV cause, count me in. I wish we could all meet someday, North, South, East and West, and across the pound.....
      I'm going to check current.com/outreach right now, didn't know about it, that is why I love this site!

    • 3 years ago
  • ivxx
  • Liberal_Extinction
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      Liberal_Extinction  

    • I can see the headline now for the 1st meeting:

      "Good idea turns into drum circle pot smoke out capped off with I hate George Bush cry-in."

      Sorry but you people are too hate filled to collectively come up with any effective ideas to handle anything. Maybe you could all meet up and exchange conspiracy theories and share ideas on how to make an ultra protective tin foil hat that doubles as a bong in the safety of your parents basement.

      Maybe you'd have better success with goth music festival emo cut-in, I think you liberals might be onto something but it's definitely not anything outside of a social waste of time.

    • 3 years ago
  • bubl_415
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      bubl_415  
    • Liberal_Extinction:

      Wow you paint quite a picture, how sad. You are the one who sounds hate filled. You should should that imagination to put some positive ideas out there.
      Bush fucked up, smoking pot is fun and who lives in their parents basement?? You?

    • 3 years ago
  • Julie_Soller
  • Liberal_Extinction
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      Liberal_Extinction  
    • Liberal_Extinction:

      Call it what you want, it's funny how offended you liberals get over someone posting in your topic that isn't lockstep with your soft hearted (minded) ideology. I'll gladly "troll" your posts as long as you trash continue to "troll" our country.

    • 3 years ago
  • onechance
  • xoLouLouxo
  • somefamilylove
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      somefamilylove  
    • Liberal_Extinction:

      are you not listening to what people are saying or are you paid by the radical right to try and stop the voices of reason? what part of wanting your nation to regain its honor seemed hate filled to you? and even angry anti- free thought rants like yours are welcome here ... hows that for liberal? and as to your article about the first meeting if we can skip the cry-in part and supplant it with intelligent discourse and some concrete plans to open media numbed minds like ( with ALL due respect) yours. count me in... hell ill even bring tha joints! lmfao
      p.s. anyone know what an emo- cut in is?

    • 3 years ago
  • jefftego
  • lfm
  • J_Jammer
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      J_Jammer [removed]  

    • Like a reinvention of the Continental Congress.

      It is one of the better ideas I've heard from people. Passionate and creative. Hopefully it'll spark something awesome like you seem to really want.

    • 3 years ago
  • onechance
  • somefamilylove
  • Ice_cream_Man
  • blackdaylight
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      blackdaylight  

    • current meet ups sound like they would be really dope & that there would definitely be a handful of undercover federal agent in attendance at each & every one.

      whoever started this thread is probably a spook [insert cautious chuckle]

    • 3 years ago
  • onechance
  • mario_a
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      mario_a  

    • Just out of curiosity, if we put something together in SF, how many people would be able (read: willing) to meet up?

      BTW -- this is such an awesome idea. I can't wait to see what comes of this.

      Mario
      Online Community Team

    • 3 years ago
  • bubl_415
  • somefamilylove
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      somefamilylove  
    • mario_a:

      with enough notice wife, life , and children willing i might be able to pencil in a date that i could possibly be in attendance...... lol
      i live in the 707 and its a long but doable drive if the time is right.

    • 3 years ago
  • alicynx
  • Amber_LaStrega
  • meligrosa
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      meligrosa  

    • mi bike is powered by coffee, certainly my MPE (miles per espresso) is quite effective for going around the 7x7 anyday.
      I could be at any meeting.
      Im liking this. perhaps message the ichat or watever gizmo you are on, say for people within the same area. etc.
      would love to meet the cool cats response-certified peoplez.
      - im in sf, + in.
      (often Ipost local bike events)

    • 3 years ago
  • sk8bs55
  • MRsmithers
  • Argon18
  • Conniepae
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      Conniepae  
    • MRsmithers:

      Argon18, That was too funny! I was going to talk about MRsmithers cute little troll outfit, but your picture was worth a thousand words.

      Thanks! I'd like to see your picture following most of his posts!

    • 3 years ago
  • kDrew_Productions
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      kDrew_Productions  
    • MRsmithers:

      That's great!!!

      Ignore it and it might go away. If you engage it, it will attempt to bore you to death with the same thing over and over again.

      Being void of creative thought, the troll uses similar tactics seen in elementary schools. Name calling and spreading of rumors are commonly viewed as brilliant "strategery".

      If you encounter the troll, do not engage directly, they love to argue rather than debate, and will attempt to discredit you without facts. This tactic is also part of their strategery. They seem themselves as the decider and they decide what's best.

      Occasionally, repeated use of the "I know you are but what I am I" method of treatment, but only for very low level trolls. Also, "I'm rubber and you're glue" can bring the troll to considerable rage, this however is a dangerous path to follow.

      Many trolls, when they realize they are being laughed at, do rage, which when treated with more laughter, results in hilarity as they stamp their feet and yell.

    • 3 years ago
  • bubl_415
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      bubl_415  
    • MRsmithers:

      Your super negative, who said anything about driving? I WALK and ride public transit everywhere in S.F. People are just trying to connect in this violent, sometimes lonely world. It's nice to share ideas and not feel so alone.
      This is the last time I will respond to your negativity, Argon18 is on to something....

    • 3 years ago
  • kDrew_Productions
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      kDrew_Productions  
    • MRsmithers:

      I too bike to work. In the winter I walk when the roads are too icy.

      One day my left eye was actually frozen shit from the tears brought on by the wind. (just for a second) iT was hilarious when I walked in the building.

      temp was -36 degrees C. with wind chill.

    • 3 years ago
  • jubal
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      jubal  

    • I can travel to Portland, Oregon. I would also be willing to travel to San Francisco to collaborate, with plenty of notice.

      Next week I am shooting Olympic athletes here in Eugene for the Olympic track and field trials. I am meeting with Bob Schul who is very active with former medal winners to reach out to kids about the dangers of drugs and creating enthusiasm with them to go after sports.

      We made a deal that I get to use the footage he hired me to shoot for him to create a pod for Current. I am very excited to get to have this opportunity. If anyone wants to come to Eugene, i can host you at my house, if you want to work with me on this pod project.

      Send me a message.

    • 3 years ago
  • plusaf
  • kDrew_Productions
  • jc911truth
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      jc911truth  

    • This is a brilliant idea! We could organize in groups of 5 to 15 and document or film any number of topics. I would suggest filming interviews with lawyers or other people who may be interested in prosecuting George W. Bush for Murder. Iraq is the Number One Issue in the world, what to speak of the U.S. What is more relevant or disgusting than the myriad of crimes committed by the Bush regime over the last 7 years. 10 Trillion $'s squandered on an illegal and immoral war because a handful of wealthy chicken-hawks just "decided to go for it". What to speak of the loss of human life on both sides. Especially those poor Iraqi women and children. 100's of 1000's of them. All of this against the back-drop of the OBVIOUSLY IMPLODED WTC BUILDINGS. That looks bad. Just go ask the great NYC firemen, they know what really happened on that fateful day. This country is being totally "F'd-over" by Bush and the neo-con agenda. Everyone with a human heart and half a brain knows this sorry state of affairs. Don't get me started. The power and influence of the multi-national corp. in the US is criminal, to put it lightly. Let's see some video on the lives of the unseen powerful contrasted by video of real people who are literally being raped and killed for the benefit of the unseen powerful. That would be some compelling video!

    • 3 years ago
  • bubl_415
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      bubl_415  
    • jc911truth:

      I agree, and know you are talking about, jc911truth. I did a research paper on 911, for (college) English class, with the support of my teacher. Controlled demolition, mixed with mass murder, ugly stuff. At least some of us are willing to look at and face to truth....
      Bringing to light what really happened that day, has my full support!

    • 3 years ago
  • blue_blooded
  • reaisan
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      reaisan  
    • blue_blooded:

      Oh wow, Blue_Blooded, I haven't met anyone on current from Cakilaki (if that's how it's spelled, lol). I hope you find someone to link up with soon. Hooray southern viewers!

    • 3 years ago
  • VigorousAlloy
  • Conniepae
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      Conniepae  

    • I live in Cleveland, Ohio and my chances of meeting up are about slim to none. But if you find places to meet up, could you update those of us who are unable to attend. I think it’s a great idea, I enjoy the conversations at current.

      Would anyone be interested in a weekly meetup @ current.com? Open discussion, talking about various topics with others who want to talk. The new ‘reply’ feature would enable us to participate in various conversations at the same time. I could participate online, pick a date and time.

    • 3 years ago
  • current89
  • unicorn77
  • current89
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      current89  

    • Damn... I think I'm the only one from New Jersey here, if anyone is in the NJ, Pa., Del. or NY Area.I'd be willing to travel a small amount in order to meet up. Just send me a message.

    • 3 years ago
  • current89
  • shroomfairy
  • Enlighten_Me19
  • RonenA
  • leahl
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      leahl  

    • Hey folks!!
      You guys are amazing! (And mind readers)! We have been tossing around this idea for quite some time..apparently great minds think alike :) Stay tuned....

    • 3 years ago
  • onechance
  • Julie_Soller
  • saskia
    • 0
      saskia  

    • so... how would you guys like to proceed?

      either we here @ current can set up meetup groups for everyone, if you nominate your city, or you can do it yourselves in the cities you are in...? either way we'll be happy to support the group by sending out schwag and what have you!

      we're in vegas this week, were in nyc and dc last week, will be in sf early july, LA & palm springs end of july, oxford and london end of july and so forth.

      i'd be happy to post updates to this thread, or else current.com/outreach. how would it best serve you guys?

    • 3 years ago
  • Conniepae
  • onechance
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      onechance  
    • saskia:

      When you're in LA @ the end of July, I'll host! I have a house and my roomies don't bite! (Neither do our 2 dogs..)

      I'm in Pasadena, just outside of LA.

      -Ron

    • 3 years ago
  • unicorn77
  • TouchArt
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      TouchArt  

    • Good idea.
      I'm in Santa Fe, New Mexico, but travel.
      Don't think people would meet on the reservations and rural communities I usually travel to, but I do get to LA a few times a year and could do a meetup there.

    • 3 years ago
  • beedee
  • jubal
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      jubal  

    • I am in Eugene, Oregon and can travel throughout the state. Hit me up if you wanna collaborate. I have a complete production studio that is just sitting here waiting to be used.

    • 3 years ago
  • AreOh
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      AreOh  

    • Currently, I rule from my throne in New York. Any willing to grovel for an audience is welcome to...

      or you know, just send me a message.

      either, or...

    • 3 years ago
  • Vierotchka
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      Vierotchka  

    • Any other Currenteers in Switzerland besides myself and my husband? We are poor, and even going to Zurich or Bern or Basel or wherever else in Switzerland for a meet up would be very taxing on our tiny income, but doable. Beyond Switzerland, it would be too expensive for our means.

    • 3 years ago
  • fuckbush
  • jc911truth
  • Argon18
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      Argon18  

    • It's a very good idea to meet up up to be able to do more advanced pods and VCAM's since we could pool our resources to make videos we couldn't otherwise on a variety of subjects

      Since Current is in San Francisco it would be the logical place to meet.

    • 3 years ago
  • reaisan
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      reaisan  
    • Argon18:

      good morning everyone-- so a few people mentioned the south in this thread- wanted to let you all know that we'll be doing a few meet ups in georgia at the end of August- atlanta specifically. Keep checking current.com/outreach for the info as it comes up. Or... of course... organize your own!

    • 3 years ago
  • dbocaz
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      dbocaz  

    • I think Current does stuff like this don't they? They go to a lot of film festivals around the country... I know they were at CineVegas this week.

    • 3 years ago
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