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Prefer smaller, more specific meet ups (eg functional video game programming) over larger, broader ones (eg Python meetup) if you can.

Even better, try to start your own meet up for one of your interests! In any reasonably sized city it’s not hard to get 10-20 people to get started.

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I find the opposite is true. Really niche meetups are a great way to make sure no one attends except for you and that other person you know.

EDIT: I find it works best if the meetup group topic is really broad. Then you plan specific meetups with narrow topics that indulge your interest. That way you have a very diverse group of attendees to pull from.

Of course, things may vary depending on region. In places like Silicon Valley, maybe it benefits you to have more niche meetup groups.

Starting my own is what I have in mind. I was considering doing so via Meetup. I am kind of flailing around, trying to figure out how to do that.

@DoreenMichele - Meetupper here, would love to help however we can. I'll reach out via email.

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