[hs-equality] 28c3 Queer Geeks Panel

[Mitch Altman]

> Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:35:20 +0100
> From: gmc at hackerspaces.org
> To: equality at lists.hackerspaces.org
> Subject: Re: [hs-equality] 28c3 Queer Geeks Panel
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> On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 12:05:15PM -0800, Mitch Altman wrote:
> > Thanks for reading. I'm still way up for an "unofficial" panel discussion -- at BCC, if possible.  I still think the videos are a good idea (this being different than TV, in that these are not being made with profit asthe primary goal, but to give people an opportunity to engage in conscious dialog) -- they will dovetail nicely with a panel that people can engage in if they so choose. Is there is a way to have an "unofficial" panel officially announcedat Congress?  If so, then, along with the videos, I think this would be ideal way to go (given that the Content Committee already rejected our proposal for an official panel discussion on the subject). Mitch.   		 	   		  
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> I remember in last congresses the room next to the jimmy, mitch and wim room in the basement was mostly empty and
> used from time to time for workshops. I bet we can get that room to do an unofficial meetup there. Not sure if
> doing it outside bcc would work as well, as people then have to make a larger effort to attend whereas if we get
> a room at bcc, they're already there. I'd way prefer to have the unofficial panel in BCC -- for just the same reasons.  
> As for video bumpers, if we are indeed going to do this (and I think it's a great opportunity to create awareness
> of the unofficial panel thing we'll be doing) I can contact ppl at shackspace (some might even be on this list)
> who do lots with video editting. Do we have any ideas regarding the look&feel and message in those bumpers? Look & feel:  I'm thinking as simple as possible, but with bright colors, to make it noticeable for passers-by. Message:  How about something simple like?     These videos are but a few voices of queer geeks in our community.     Check out all of these videos at   --   give QR code, give url     Please come to the Queer Geeks panel discussion at (time/date/room) in BCC. Other thoughts/feelings from others?  
> As for the name, i was thinking more along the lines of 'equally different' or something like that, hi-lighting
> the fact that many hackers are often getting negative attention for being smart and critical and all.  How about "Queer Geeks" ?  Best,Mitch.
  		 	   		  
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