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geekhack Community => geekhack Media => Topic started by: BlueBär on Thu, 05 June 2014, 17:20:08

Title: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Thu, 05 June 2014, 17:20:08
Stream OVER - recording here (https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/114460495609152962925/events/ce8qjkjdrutblcagn7hj2o02koo)!

You can watch the recording of the first stream here: https://plus.google.com/b/11446049560... (https://plus.google.com/b/114460495609152962925/hangouts/onair/watch?hid=hoaevent%2Fce99rc4qjbtc0ev9bpl95iuhkvc&ytl=18pFLgS9RzM&hl=de).

If you want to watch:
The Stream is going to happen via a Google Hangout. You don't need a Google account if you only want to watch as far as I know. I will provide a link to the stream in this post.

If you want to ask questions:
Google provides a Q&A tool which you can use to ask questions. Questions can also get upvoted. However for upvoting and asking questions you need a Google+ account, so make sure you have one or simply create one. Be aware that your Google+ name might show up.

If you want to talk on the stream:
For now I want to limit these streams to about 5 persons, I think that is a good number and we will see how well it will work. Due the stream being more of a Q&A thing users that want to join should have their fair experience with mechanical keyboards. If you have questions, please ask them with the Q&A tool instead.
If you want to stream please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_T4oszkcac0LMSNrUZQu3QwXPrgAttZx5F6PMDyQ3TA/viewform?usp=send_form
Be aware that Google Hangouts uses the users webcam and your Google+ name might show up. Please also read and obey these rules below.

Stream rules:
Generally the forum rules apply to the stream as well. Behave well, don't insult people, don't rant, avoid using swearwords and everyone is going to be happy.

Any Questions?
Please ask any questions that concern the stream in this thread.



Old OP:
More


As some of you may have read (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=59043.30) there has been some interest in livestreams with Geekhackers to answer some questions and to have some fun. We can talk about modding or we can give you advice on certain things - whatever you want!

How we're going to do this:
We will do some group conversations via a service like Google Hangouts, there will be a small number of people joining this to avoid any chaotic conversations. People can ask questions via Google, the IRC or a similar method and the team will answer them on the stream. We can also maybe do some modding on stream if you want to see something particular and there is enough interest.

When this is going to happen:
If we want to do an international stream we will have to look out for timezones. Finding a suitable time will be difficult, but we can always do seperate streams for the US and Europe. The time difference between the US and Europe is around 6 hours, so late evening for Europe and afternoon for the US might be doable. Because of this the streams will be done only on weekends though.

How you can help:
Please register your interest for this here and also state if you live in the US or in Europe if your country is not already listed in your profile.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: hashbaz on Thu, 05 June 2014, 17:26:07
Interested.  Residing in America's union of states.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 05 June 2014, 17:30:11
Still interested. I rep the lower 48. Eastern Time Zone.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 05 June 2014, 17:30:52
Interested. Residing in America's Top Hat. ;)
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Fire Brand on Thu, 05 June 2014, 17:38:52
I would love to watch not so much talk as that's scary :x (And I wouldn't know what to say cause you all know more than me :p Unless "OHH PRETTY COLOURS" Is a valid point then yes or cookies) but watch or listen is good  I'm from the United Kingdom too :)
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 05 June 2014, 18:50:00
willing, live in lower 48.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Photekq on Thu, 05 June 2014, 19:19:45
In depending upon day/time (EU)
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 05 June 2014, 19:24:55
I'm in, depending on scheduling. I live in the US. Central Time Zone.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: mkawa on Thu, 05 June 2014, 19:28:19
i've been wanting to do this for a while but haven't been able to get my act together on it. thanks for setting this up bluebar
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: exitfire401 on Thu, 05 June 2014, 19:29:54
I'm in depending on date/time. I live in MI, so EST
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Melvang on Thu, 05 June 2014, 19:30:57
I would be interested, pending work schedule.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BunnyLake on Thu, 05 June 2014, 19:37:48
im down, im uk but basically keep US hours
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 05 June 2014, 19:38:29
I can't wait to sing pop songs while on call
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Thu, 05 June 2014, 19:39:07
I can't wait to sing pop songs while on call

instaban
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 05 June 2014, 19:39:43
No love for Ke$ha? Katy Perry?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 05 June 2014, 19:40:43
I can't wait to sing pop songs while on call

instaban

Pop songs might not be so bad.

So long as he doesn't start laughing. :P
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 05 June 2014, 19:41:35
Not possible. Laughing will happen.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Thu, 05 June 2014, 19:42:42
I've got sooooo many questions... I'm in!
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Photekq on Thu, 05 June 2014, 19:46:41
No love for Ke$ha? Katy Perry?
(http://i.somethingawful.com/mjolnir/images/frolixo~frog.jpg)
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 05 June 2014, 19:48:12
I spent like $70 on a microphone, I should probably participate.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Thu, 05 June 2014, 19:52:07
No love for Ke$ha? Katy Perry?

Uffie is allowed. Nothing else.

I spent like $70 on a microphone, I should probably participate.

Sunglasses are not allowed either ;)
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: hwood34 on Thu, 05 June 2014, 20:10:37
interested. livin in the freest place in the world
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 05 June 2014, 21:09:43
interested. livin in the freest place in the world

You live in Texas, too? ;)
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: dorkvader on Thu, 05 June 2014, 22:30:03
I might be interested, depending on time.

Thanks for organizing this. I live in eastern time.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Fri, 06 June 2014, 10:25:16
To the Americans: What time would be the earliest that you would still be comfortable with?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 06 June 2014, 10:26:46
1000 Eastern
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Fire Brand on Fri, 06 June 2014, 10:32:52
I can't wait to sing pop songs while on call

instaban

Pop songs might not be so bad.

So long as he doesn't start laughing. :P

I would love to hear you singing :p
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Dubsgalore on Fri, 06 June 2014, 10:38:28
In and EST us
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Melvang on Fri, 06 June 2014, 11:13:38
I can be on at the same time as CPT though I am central.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: hwood34 on Fri, 06 June 2014, 11:14:56
To the Americans: What time would be the earliest that you would still be comfortable with?
Over the summer probably 11:00 AM EST, but definitely 11:30 AM
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 06 June 2014, 11:15:16
No love for Ke$ha? Katy Perry?

Uffie is allowed. Nothing else.

Don't worry if I write rhymes, I write checks.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: hashbaz on Fri, 06 June 2014, 13:11:48
To the Americans: What time would be the earliest that you would still be comfortable with?

Ideal time for me typically starts around 8:30pm Pacific time (aka 11:30pm Eastern, aka 05:30 CET).
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 06 June 2014, 13:13:51
Welp, the CEO has spoken. Guess we're working around his schedule :(
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 06 June 2014, 13:15:03
I definitely can't do that late. I'm asleep by 10:30 every night, so 9:30-10 PM EST is much better for me. I might be able to bend that since it's summer, but I like my sleep schedule.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: hashbaz on Fri, 06 June 2014, 13:43:18
I can bend as well for individual events of course, but in general that's what's best for me.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: user 18 on Fri, 06 June 2014, 16:22:23
Wow this thread went fast. I'm in, and am fairly flexible in terms of timing.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Fri, 06 June 2014, 16:56:14
Ideal time for me typically starts around 8:30pm Pacific time (aka 11:30pm Eastern, aka 05:30 CET).

That's definitely too late for Europeans but you can do a US only stream :thumb:
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: hashbaz on Sun, 08 June 2014, 01:41:44
You mean too early ;)
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sun, 08 June 2014, 04:41:20
You mean too early ;)

Let's just say both OK?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: davkol on Tue, 10 June 2014, 15:14:01
Interested. I'd like to take some sleep 0:00-6:30 CE(S)T. I'm often offline on weekends though. I sing^Wgrowl a bit.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Tue, 10 June 2014, 15:36:44
Interested. I'd like to take some sleep 0:00-6:30 CE(S)T. I'm often offline on weekends though. I sing^Wgrowl a bit.

This is the same for me, so don't worry. I might be able to do a stream this sunday around 21:00 CEST, I'll have to double check though. Saturday is probably not an option.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 10 June 2014, 16:52:28
I can totally do that, that's 6 PM here.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Tue, 10 June 2014, 17:03:29
I can totally do that, that's 6 PM here.

You sure? NYC should be -6 hours.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: damorgue on Tue, 10 June 2014, 17:21:10
In! (as far as time allows)
Sweden
I think weekends are ideal as far as other commitments/work/school etc go

This sounds neato, like the podcasts kmiller or someone made earlier.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 10 June 2014, 17:36:47
I can totally do that, that's 6 PM here.

You sure? NYC should be -6 hours.

Should be 1500 EST. I could do that.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Puddsy on Wed, 11 June 2014, 13:27:18
I can totally do that, that's 6 PM here.

You sure? NYC should be -6 hours.

0:00 CEST is 1800 NYC time, no? I can work with that.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Wed, 11 June 2014, 13:28:47
0:00 CEST is 1800 NYC time, no? I can work with that.

I'll not stream after 0:00 CEST, but maybe others can take over.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 13 June 2014, 07:38:54
So is this still going down on Sunday?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 13 June 2014, 10:29:01
who do I have to add on skype to get into this?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: davkol on Fri, 13 June 2014, 10:34:58
Skype? What Skype? I hope Skype isn't involved in any way.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 13 June 2014, 10:36:10
We're probably running this through Google Hangouts. It's got all the functionality built in. BlueBar and I were testing it the other day. Well...BlueBar was being functional and I was just spazzing out trying to figure things out. It's got a built in Q&A function and everything.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 13 June 2014, 10:37:06
Oh wonderful

This is much better than what I thought would be happening
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Fri, 13 June 2014, 10:38:24
Skype? What Skype? I hope Skype isn't involved in any way.

Might be useful if you want to join as somebody on the stream, but it's not mandatory.
If you want to ask questions actively (via the Q&A function) or if you want to be on the stream (not just as a viewer!), a Google+ account is needed though.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Melvang on Fri, 13 June 2014, 10:39:50
If I can get on Sunday I will.  What time central US would this be happening?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 13 June 2014, 10:40:28
Wait bb, I thought we were just running it through Hangouts? What's this about Skype? Or is it a skype call broadcasted through Hangouts?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Fire Brand on Fri, 13 June 2014, 10:42:57
Wait bb, I thought we were just running it through Hangouts? What's this about Skype? Or is it a skype call broadcasted through Hangouts?

No I think it was just tactical asking if he needed it to be on the steam, thats all but again I don't know but that what it seems like to me ~ no skype :p

Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Fri, 13 June 2014, 10:44:14
Wait bb, I thought we were just running it through Hangouts? What's this about Skype? Or is it a skype call broadcasted through Hangouts?

Nono, everything is running through Hangouts. Skype might be just useful for noticing people like "Stream in XX minutes! Remember to put some clothes on!".
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 13 June 2014, 10:45:41
Skype might be just useful for noticing people like "Stream in XX minutes! Remember to put some clothes on!".

That's never happened before  ;)
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Fri, 13 June 2014, 10:46:14
If I can get on Sunday I will.  What time central US would this be happening?

I will get confirmation of time and date later today, I'm waiting on a text message.

That's never happened before  ;)

Birthday suits are not counted as clothes btw.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Fire Brand on Fri, 13 June 2014, 10:46:25
Wait bb, I thought we were just running it through Hangouts? What's this about Skype? Or is it a skype call broadcasted through Hangouts?

Nono, everything is running through Hangouts. Skype might be just useful for noticing people like "Stream in XX minutes! Remember to put some clothes on!".

hehe I imagine you all wearing suits looking all dapper now with fancy monocles :p
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 13 June 2014, 10:47:47
You're going to be *sorely* disappointed if you want suits and monocles from me.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Fire Brand on Fri, 13 June 2014, 10:50:23
You're going to be *sorely* disappointed if you want suits and monocles from me.

Daww you're no fun :( What about a Dinosour suit, one of those little hoodies with the t-rex face as the hood awesome, haha all I want to do is dress CPTBadAss up :x
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: davkol on Fri, 13 June 2014, 10:56:23
Wait bb, I thought we were just running it through Hangouts? What's this about Skype? Or is it a skype call broadcasted through Hangouts?

Nono, everything is running through Hangouts. Skype might be just useful for noticing people like "Stream in XX minutes! Remember to put some clothes on!".

hehe I imagine you all wearing suits looking all dapper now with fancy monocles :p
This is no Deskthority.

But good call I should wear clothes. I'm not entirelly sure about the purpose, other than I might get banned otherwise.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Fri, 13 June 2014, 12:35:05
Daww you're no fun :( What about a Dinosour suit, one of those little hoodies with the t-rex face as the hood awesome, haha all I want to do is dress CPTBadAss up :x

I'm lots of fun. I can't rock those though. Not enough swag. Dinosaur onesie though? I could do that.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Fire Brand on Fri, 13 June 2014, 12:40:02
Daww you're no fun :( What about a Dinosour suit, one of those little hoodies with the t-rex face as the hood awesome, haha all I want to do is dress CPTBadAss up :x

I'm lots of fun. I can't rock those though. Not enough swag. Dinosaur onesie though? I could do that.

Make it happen :D
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: mkawa on Fri, 13 June 2014, 12:47:51
you'll be lucky if i wear a shirt, because i'm DEFINITELY not going to be wearing shoes
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Fri, 13 June 2014, 12:49:31
you'll be lucky if i wear a shirt, because i'm DEFINITELY not going to be wearing shoes

Me neither, but I don't think I'll show my feet on stream :))
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: agodinhost on Fri, 13 June 2014, 12:54:02
I can't wait to sing pop songs while on call

instaban

Pop songs might not be so bad.

So long as he doesn't start laughing. :P

I would love to hear you singing :p
please, do not encourage him!
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sat, 14 June 2014, 05:02:01
Sunday 21:00 CEST confirmed! I'll update the first post with US times and some more info later today.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sat, 14 June 2014, 11:37:23
OK the first post has been updated with a lot of information.

There is also a form where you can register for joining the stream as a streamer (!).

People that asked if they could join already will most likely be given priority.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 14 June 2014, 11:50:45
Yes, I finally get to see all of your beautiful faces  ;D
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Zeal on Sat, 14 June 2014, 11:51:47
Much excite!  :D
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Photekq on Sat, 14 June 2014, 11:55:37
Uh does joining as a streamer require video, or just a mic?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sat, 14 June 2014, 12:03:46
Uh does joining as a streamer require video, or just a mic?

I'm pretty sure the Hangout automatically uses your webcam but you might be able to turn the webcam streaming off. If not, unplug or cover it up.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Photekq on Sat, 14 June 2014, 12:11:58
I don't own a webcam, so that isn't a problem :cool:
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: davkol on Sat, 14 June 2014, 12:56:07
OK, how is it supposed to work anyway?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: user 18 on Sat, 14 June 2014, 12:56:24
Filled out the form. I can basically stream until whenever -- midafternoon here on a Sunday means I have basically no commitments.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sat, 14 June 2014, 12:57:36
OK, how is it supposed to work anyway?

You know that question is not very specific. Did you read through the new info in the first post?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: davkol on Sat, 14 June 2014, 13:07:09
Oops, I posted it before leaving for dinner, sorry. I believe I had some specific question, but I've forgotten it since then.

Anyway, is there any kind of promotion to get enough questions?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sat, 14 June 2014, 13:09:52
Anyway, is there any kind of promotion to get enough questions?

Not really. I'm going to put a link in my sig. Maybe the mods could do some kind of announcement? I'm really not sure how many people are aware of this.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 14 June 2014, 13:35:33
So if I want to be on the call do I fill out the form? I can't stream because my connection isn't that stable.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sat, 14 June 2014, 13:43:44
So if I want to be on the call do I fill out the form? I can't stream because my connection isn't that stable.

Yes please. You don't need an awesome connection as the hangout happens serverside afaik. That means your PC sends your audio and video (will have to test if you can do audio only) to the server and the server distributes it. Worst thing that would happen is low quality video.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 14 June 2014, 13:48:04
Filled out, I can only be on until 2300 Eastern Time.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sat, 14 June 2014, 13:51:08
Filled out, I can only be on until 2300 Eastern Time.

I forgot to specify again in the form (fixed now), the streams are only going to happen on weekends.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: user 18 on Sat, 14 June 2014, 15:06:26
hangouts can do audio only without any trouble in general.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: davkol on Sat, 14 June 2014, 15:21:29
I messed up times in the form, but I couldn't get them right anyway, because it's different each and every week.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 14 June 2014, 15:49:40
If you want to draw popularity, post it in a bunch of subreddits. Just be like

"Mechanical keyboard Q&A session with some keyboard enthusiasts"

or something to that end

I'm not that good at reddit
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sat, 14 June 2014, 16:24:20
I messed up times in the form, but I couldn't get them right anyway, because it's different each and every week.

That's ok. I have five replies for now in the answer spreadsheet (photekq, TacticalStache, user 18, CPTBadAss, davkol), you guys are all invited to join the stream whenever you're ready :thumb:

If you want to draw popularity, post it in a bunch of subreddits. Just be like

"Mechanical keyboard Q&A session with some keyboard enthusiasts"

or something to that end

I'm not that good at reddit

Well it is a GH stream, I'm not sure if they would approve of that? You know with "GeekWhack" and all. I have never used reddit in my life and I find it extremly confusing. You are afaik from reddit? If you think they would approve, feel free to post an announcement over there.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Melvang on Sat, 14 June 2014, 17:39:55
Not sure if you are limited to 5, bit I signed up as a streamer.  If I understand correctly this is kicking off at 2pm central in the US.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sat, 14 June 2014, 17:52:29
Not sure if you are limited to 5, bit I signed up as a streamer.  If I understand correctly this is kicking off at 2pm central in the US.

Well hmm I guess another person joining wouldn't be terrible, especially because some are joining later. I just want to avoid chaotic talking over each other.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Melvang on Sat, 14 June 2014, 18:53:07
Shouldn't be an issue, I have been raiding in MMO for a few years with voice com so I'm good about that.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: isaske on Sun, 15 June 2014, 11:12:11
Amazing, gonna tune in for sure! :thumb:
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: user 18 on Sun, 15 June 2014, 12:22:04
Countdown timer would be really helpful :)
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 15 June 2014, 12:22:34
Its in the OP and in the other announcement thread (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=59571.0).
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: user 18 on Sun, 15 June 2014, 12:26:06
Its in the OP and in the other announcement thread (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=59571.0).

Clearly the link is not big enough  :P
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sun, 15 June 2014, 12:26:41
BlueBar, make it red and like 72 size font :P
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sun, 15 June 2014, 12:29:30
It's on 30pt now, I think this will suffice. On the other side, I thought the same about 18pt :blank:
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: user 18 on Sun, 15 June 2014, 13:38:03
Wait bb, I thought we were just running it through Hangouts? What's this about Skype? Or is it a skype call broadcasted through Hangouts?

Nono, everything is running through Hangouts. Skype might be just useful for noticing people like "Stream in XX minutes! Remember to put some clothes on!".

hehe I imagine you all wearing suits looking all dapper now with fancy monocles :p

I don't have a monocle, but don't tempt me about the suit :P
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Fire Brand on Sun, 15 June 2014, 13:41:40
Wait bb, I thought we were just running it through Hangouts? What's this about Skype? Or is it a skype call broadcasted through Hangouts?

Nono, everything is running through Hangouts. Skype might be just useful for noticing people like "Stream in XX minutes! Remember to put some clothes on!".

hehe I imagine you all wearing suits looking all dapper now with fancy monocles :p

I don't have a monocle, but don't tempt me about the suit :P

:p I just want to see if you look like your avatar :) It's okay I can understand if you peasants can't look classy :p
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: user 18 on Sun, 15 June 2014, 13:46:52
Wait bb, I thought we were just running it through Hangouts? What's this about Skype? Or is it a skype call broadcasted through Hangouts?

Nono, everything is running through Hangouts. Skype might be just useful for noticing people like "Stream in XX minutes! Remember to put some clothes on!".

hehe I imagine you all wearing suits looking all dapper now with fancy monocles :p

I don't have a monocle, but don't tempt me about the suit :P

:p I just want to see if you look like your avatar :) It's okay I can understand if you peasants can't look classy :p

I don't look particularly much like the avatar. It's not meant to be me.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Melvang on Sun, 15 June 2014, 13:47:42
Well I made it home and am on the laptop (for video).  I feel like I am waiting for a raid invite in WoW.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: davkol on Sun, 15 June 2014, 13:48:28
That's confusing! My avatar, on the other hand, is a selfie.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 15 June 2014, 13:53:12
My avatar is the same as my one here

which is not a picture of me, by the way
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Zeal on Sun, 15 June 2014, 13:53:49
About 7 minutes left...where's our link to join?  ;)
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Fire Brand on Sun, 15 June 2014, 14:02:24
All systems go yet? the clock is now counting up o:
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Photekq on Sun, 15 June 2014, 14:04:02
We're just waiting on one or two people..
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Fire Brand on Sun, 15 June 2014, 14:06:04
We're just waiting on one or two people..
I shall go make a brew then :p
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sun, 15 June 2014, 14:11:22
STREAM OVER, link removed
You can watch the recording of the stream here: https://plus.google.com/b/11446049560... (https://plus.google.com/b/114460495609152962925/hangouts/onair/watch?hid=hoaevent%2Fce99rc4qjbtc0ev9bpl95iuhkvc&ytl=18pFLgS9RzM&hl=de).
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Eszett on Sun, 15 June 2014, 14:11:48
Alright
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Melvang on Sun, 15 June 2014, 15:56:56
Question that was asked what, "what was your first mod?"

Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 15 June 2014, 16:16:00
Question that was asked what, "what was your first mod?"

Wow, nice :thumb:
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Tue, 01 July 2014, 04:45:14
Who would be up for a stream this weekend?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: n2k on Tue, 01 July 2014, 05:21:16
I'd watch & prepare questions  :D
Do it saturday pls
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: davkol on Tue, 01 July 2014, 05:38:05
I'm in, unless someone wants me offline this weekend.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: user 18 on Tue, 01 July 2014, 08:28:53
Need to check my schedule
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 01 July 2014, 12:29:35
I'll have to see what I'm up to. I think I'm busy Saturday though. I'm not sure, I'll PM you when I know more.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: user 18 on Fri, 04 July 2014, 16:02:18
Who would be up for a stream this weekend?

Can't get on this weekend for any good-sized block of time, unfortunately.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 04 July 2014, 16:04:47
Uh..m aybe
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Fri, 04 July 2014, 16:07:18
Yeah we won't do one this weekend. Next weekend is keycon so for everyone who wants to watch a stream there will be one afaik!

Sifo did you enter the form yet?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Sifo on Fri, 04 July 2014, 16:23:54
Yeah we won't do one this weekend. Next weekend is keycon so for everyone who wants to watch a stream there will be one afaik!

Sifo did you enter the form yet?

Just did :P I took my hiatus while you guys were still setting this up if I recall but I'm back!
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Mon, 01 September 2014, 20:39:43
Anybody up for a stream next weekend or the one after?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 01 September 2014, 20:55:17
Yes and I'll have special guests
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Mon, 01 September 2014, 20:58:00
Yes and I'll have special guests

 :eek:
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Melvang on Mon, 01 September 2014, 20:59:38
I could very well be interested.  As I have a proper camera now.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 01 September 2014, 21:24:45
I bought the kawakam just for this, so HECK YES

I'll try and get some :triangle: to drop too
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: user 18 on Tue, 02 September 2014, 09:17:45
I could possibly do 13/14, but not 6/7
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 02 September 2014, 09:19:12
Oh I should say that the weekend of 6/7 works better for me but 13/14 may work as well. And either dates will probably have special guests.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Tue, 02 September 2014, 09:34:27
Melvang, Tacticool, what works better for you?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: davkol on Tue, 02 September 2014, 09:38:03
Anybody up for a stream next weekend or the one after?
Possibly on some Sunday for a while.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 02 September 2014, 10:43:18
either is fine, but 6/7 is better because I start school on the 8th
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Thu, 04 September 2014, 08:21:18
So two people prefer 6/7 and user18 cannot join 6/7. I would also prefer this weekend so I guess this weekend it is. Sunday or saturday?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: clacktalk on Thu, 04 September 2014, 08:27:11
Not educated enough to join, but I'll definitely tune in regardless of which day it is!!! I'm super excited :]
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 04 September 2014, 08:35:36
So two people prefer 6/7 and user18 cannot join 6/7. I would also prefer this weekend so I guess this weekend it is. Sunday or saturday?

Doesn't matter to me but I'm not sure how long I'll be available to be on the call. Also are you planning on set topics or fielding questions again?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Thu, 04 September 2014, 08:39:19
Doesn't matter to me but I'm not sure how long I'll be available to be on the call. Also are you planning on set topics or fielding questions again?

I think we can do the Q&A thing again? I could also do some on stream soldering (I have a few soldering joints I need to fix) but I think the stream quality wouldn't be high enough.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 04 September 2014, 08:40:52
I don't think my setup would be good for showing soldering either :(. I've got the Ravello Card and a JD40 I'm working on that I could show soldering with.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Thu, 04 September 2014, 08:42:55
I don't think my setup would be good for showing soldering either :(. I've got the Ravello Card and a JD40 I'm working on that I could show soldering with.

My problem is not the cam but my upload rate which is way too low :-X
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 04 September 2014, 08:44:34
My problem is my camera. I think my upload rate would be fine.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Thu, 04 September 2014, 08:54:51
My problem is my camera. I think my upload rate would be fine.

Wanna swap? ;D
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 06 September 2014, 13:00:08
Lol I blanked

I'm in NJ for the day visiting a buddy, getting wasted and playing board games

My bad
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 06 September 2014, 13:44:37
I'm still available if you want me to call in though
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 06 September 2014, 20:34:45
I guess we're doing it tomorrow. What time should we start? 3 EST?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sun, 07 September 2014, 06:28:11
Today is no bueno for me - sorry but I didn't forsee this one. Next weekend should be good though.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 13 September 2014, 11:22:25
What's the plan?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sat, 13 September 2014, 11:27:11
What's the plan?

Sunday? What time would you guys like? 10pm CEST would be good for me.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 13 September 2014, 11:29:28
That's cool with me
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Post by: user 18 on Sat, 13 September 2014, 11:36:29
That's 4:00 for me, which is around when I'm driving back to school from home. If that works for everyone else, I can just join late.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sat, 13 September 2014, 12:15:01
Captain would that work with you and your special guests?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 13 September 2014, 14:10:14
Turns out we don't have a laptop or anyway to call in. I'm out
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 13 September 2014, 14:11:01
sadtrombone.wav
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sat, 13 September 2014, 14:30:02
Turns out we don't have a laptop or anyway to call in. I'm out

Teases first, then drops out :(

Everybody else ok with the time?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Melvang on Sat, 13 September 2014, 22:02:12
Well looks like I am out for tomorrow.  Heading out to kill fish with the old man and my brother.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sun, 14 September 2014, 08:28:23
Welp that's only 3 people so far. Should we postpone it again?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 14 September 2014, 10:36:39
I think so. We just need to pick a time and go for it, we've been way too short notice.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sun, 14 September 2014, 11:43:19
I think so. We just need to pick a time and go for it, we've been way too short notice.

That's my fault really.

So next week sunday, 10pm CEST I would say.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Signature on Sun, 14 September 2014, 11:45:11
I think so. We just need to pick a time and go for it, we've been way too short notice.

That's my fault really.

So next week sunday, 10pm CEST I would say.
I´ll make sure to watch then! :)
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 14 September 2014, 12:11:55
I think so. We just need to pick a time and go for it, we've been way too short notice.

That's my fault really.

So next week sunday, 10pm CEST I would say.

I'm pretty sure I can do that, as long as I don't get much work. I'll keep you posted.

Bump the other thread, while you're at it.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sun, 14 September 2014, 12:19:18
Bump the other thread, while you're at it.

Will do if we have time and date confirmed.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: davkol on Sun, 14 September 2014, 12:39:02
It would help if the other thread (in the keyboards subforum) wasn't titled "OVER".

I have some time today, at least in theory, but probably not next week. I guess I should be doing something more productive though, like coding or soldering. Perhaps if the format changes a bit to something, say, a bit more organized.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: user 18 on Sun, 14 September 2014, 17:35:04
I just got back to a state where I could connect, sounds like it's not happening tonight anyway. Will double check next weekend's availability.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 20 September 2014, 12:27:09
looks like we're confirmed for tomorrow, yeah?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sat, 20 September 2014, 12:34:40
Yes. Whoever wants to join please tell me!
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: hwood34 on Sat, 20 September 2014, 12:34:58
Yes. Whoever wants to join please tell me!
much excite ;D
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: user 18 on Sat, 20 September 2014, 12:43:29
I'm in if you need someone to talk about things
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Fire Brand on Sat, 20 September 2014, 12:49:41
I'm in if you need someone to talk about things

I would like you to as you have gotten a lot more keyboard and experience since the first live stream :)

Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: user 18 on Sat, 20 September 2014, 12:51:58
I'm in if you need someone to talk about things

I would like you to as you have gotten a lot more keyboard and experience since the first live stream :)

You guys will get to see my dorm room as well -- complete with keyboard showcase wall behind me :P
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: bazh on Sat, 20 September 2014, 13:02:04
so will there be a link so I could watch? Sounds fun to me :p
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sat, 20 September 2014, 13:07:07
Countdown (http://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/to?iso=20140921T22&p0=982&fg1=000&fg2=ff6724&msg=GH+Stream+%232&csz=1)

I'm in if you need someone to talk about things

Sure!

so will there be a link so I could watch? Sounds fun to me :p

Will be up once the stream starts.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Fire Brand on Sat, 20 September 2014, 14:05:04
The hype is real now :)

Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: davkol on Sat, 20 September 2014, 14:18:30
I've filed the Google form, if there's any place left, although my interest in the hobby is becoming a niche within a niche.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: epzy on Sat, 20 September 2014, 14:22:36
rip
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sun, 21 September 2014, 14:53:27
Stream OVER - recording coming soon!
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Melvang on Sun, 21 September 2014, 14:57:43
Sorry guys.  But I will have to skip out this week.  Working third and with sleeping during the day I am wanting to spend more time with the kids and the wife.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: nubbinator on Sun, 21 September 2014, 14:58:53
Is it working?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 21 September 2014, 14:59:43
we're going live in like 30 seconds
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sun, 21 September 2014, 15:00:30
Is it working?

Yes we're live now.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: bazh on Sun, 21 September 2014, 15:25:19
who is the one asian guy?
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: BlueBär on Sun, 21 September 2014, 15:26:38
who is the one asian guy?

Hoffman
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Zeal on Sun, 21 September 2014, 16:37:37
who is the one asian guy?

Hoffman

 :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sun, 21 September 2014, 22:15:22
I forgot that this thread exists.   :-[  No wonder I didn't know about what was going on until yesterday.

who is the one asian guy?

Hoffman

 :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

I'm not Asian enough for you??   :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 22 September 2014, 07:36:58
Awww I missed this? My special guest would have been Halverson and Hoff it it was 2 weeks ago and Halverson if it was last week :(.
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Fire Brand on Mon, 22 September 2014, 08:47:33
I think the best thing that came from that would of been this saying:

"Like the paprika of the forum" ~ Sam

And I would just love to make a gif of hoff eating that biscuit as he look so surprised XD

Tacstache with his KUL again, you need to be a salesman for them I swear
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 22 September 2014, 16:37:56
i brought it out specifically for this

i went back to my filco because the squeaking has gotten so bad
Title: Re: Geekhack Livestreams - Q&As and more - please register your interest!
Post by: Sifo on Mon, 22 September 2014, 16:39:23
lol thanks for having me guys I'm noob so I didn't have much to say ^_^

HAIL DT-35