[Cialug] The question of Remote viewing of LUG meetings

[Will]

I would recommend google meetings since Hangouts is due to be EOL'd soon.
Inb4 zoom is mentioned.

-Will C

On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 2:04 PM David Champion <dchamp1337 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hmm... given the number of silly names our group uses on IRC/Slack chat, I
> think you'll find it "fun" to police a list of users on Discord. It's
> almost like we attract a bunch of nerds or something. :)
>
> How about google hangouts? IMHO it works really well for group video chat.
>
> -dc
>
>
> On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 12:37 PM Matt <matt at itwannabe.com> wrote:
>
> > I was wondering, would it be possible to set the meeting up so that it
> > could be heard over something like Discord?  You'd at least then be able
> > to have a good level of control over who hears the meeting, so that
> > people who don't like the idea of being recorded would know who (at
> > least, assuming you only allowed people whose Discord usernames you
> > know) was attending the virtual side of the meeting.  I know Discord has
> > a Linux client, so it should be able to be used by anyone on any OS who
> > wanted to listen, or even participate, remotely.
> >
> > I'm not sure what the story is with Discord and video.  I know you can
> > create inline youtube links in the Discord text channels, but I'm not
> > sure if that would be helpful for the slides.  You could always use a
> > separate video streaming/screen share program for those.
> >
> > Personally, I'd prefer to be able to participate, rather than just
> > listen to a recording or livestream.
> >
> > -- Matt (N0BOX)
> >
> > On 9/19/2019 9:27 PM, Hakan E. Duran wrote:
> > > I am one of those who live outside the Des Moines area and would
> > > appreciate any sharing, let that be limited to slides, screen capture
> or
> > > presenter-crowd interactions, or all :). I would prefer any platform
> > > really. I would appreciate any of the above and would understand if the
> > > consensus is to not record/share/broadcast.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Hakan
> > >
> > > On 19/09/18 11:41, Will wrote:
> > >> I know in the Philly Linux Users Group we often record. Two of our
> > members
> > >> volunteer to record and post. If the presenter wishes to not be
> recorded
> > >> for any reason or lack there of, the recording is not made. The only
> > part
> > >> of our meetings that are recorded are the presentations. Slide decks
> > can be
> > >> made available optionally in our group as well.
> > >>
> > >> I hope this helps as this LUG as it's being discussed.
> > >>
> > >> -Will C
> > >>
> > >> On Wed, Sep 18, 2019, 11:31 Andrew Denner<linux-list at upeke.com>
> wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> There have been requests to have either a live stream of our meeting
> or
> > >>> record it for several people who live outside of the Des Moines area.
> > >>> Others have expressed concern/dislike of being recorded.
> > >>>
> > >>> I see three possible options and am willing to obey the wisdom of the
> > >>> masses. (We can also discuss this issue further at the meeting
> > tonight) All
> > >>> of these options would be subject to change at the request of the
> > presenter
> > >>> and attendees
> > >>>
> > >>> 1.) Don't make any recording/live stream. This is self explanatory.
> > >>> 2.) Record and post
> > >>>          a.) Video Camera in back of room, better captures presenter
> > and
> > >>> crowd interactions, send slide deck out separately. This would miss
> any
> > >>> demos
> > >>>          b.) Screen capture only in something like google hangouts
> via
> > >>> youtube. This would miss any room interactions but better capture
> > screen
> > >>> stuff
> > >>> 3.) Live stream only on a platform like google hangouts (if so what
> > >>> platform, or are there good FOSS options) This would help address the
> > >>> concerns while still allowing for remote access.
> > >>>
> > >>> What do people think?
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