Christ, in some ways, this thread makes me want to just like, teleport some people from HN into the local park with some beers.
I think we'd have a great time. No vi vs emacs, mind.
I think we'd have a great time. No vi vs emacs, mind.
Edit: Since this got a few upvotes but not many replies, feel free to come at 37°46'08.4"N 122°29'08.8"W (https://goo.gl/maps/Vvyctgz4CAQ2). Will have a Linkedin tshirt/backpack.
Success breeds spatial flexibility.
Proximity breeds close relationships.
They get pretty fun beyond a critical mass but that usually takes logistics, sponsors, and so on, and you're basically organizing a conference. I think Imgur had sponsors for the last big one and fed everybody the whole time. There's a spectrum. Small and intimate can be good, big and organized and logistical can be good. Sets the tone.
Get one or two of the heavyweight names here to talk, toss out some Goat Hill, and you'd draw a crowd.
(Even though I probably would spend the time figuring out how the fuck you teleported us across the world.)
Park runs are fun (for various values of fun) and probably a good way to meet people.