[python-events] Repeating events
DL Neil
NZPUG at etelligence.info
Sun Aug 14 19:42:04 EDT 2022
Marc-Andre,
On 14/08/2022 23.36, Marc-Andre Lemburg wrote:
> I have added the event to the user group calendar, but only a single
> event. For a repeating event, we'd need a URL which persists across
> events. Thanks.
I have been loathe to enter a recurring event, although as you say, the
group's Meetup.com 'home page' would suffice. I'm sure the Committee are
way-ahead of my PUG-level thinking on this, but herewith my two-cents
(subject to inflation/devaluation).
Whilst 'loyalty' is a factor in some people's decision to attend a
PUG-meeting, surely the major draw-card is 'topic'. For example, if the
meeting is entitled 'My first Python assignment statement', you and I
would envisage little personal-relevance (and thus only the 'loyalty'
factor applies - unless we intend to bring-along and encourage
friends/colleagues at that level). Conversely, something like 'v3.10's
new features in-action' would be more likely to engender
intrinsic-motivation.
Wouldn't the regular-members of the group already know about meetings
from the group's 'site', membership-mailouts, etc? Thus, the
international-calendar's impact is complementary - to advise 'others'.
In turn, doesn't that imply an appeal to the latter motivation?
NB in Europe and places where PUG-locations are physically-close, and in
the case of people travelling between centers, other rationale may
apply. These do not when the PUG is about as far away from any other, as
it is possible to go!
This logic leads to my practice of forwarding requests to the Calendar,
only when the PUG has a firm schedule - worthy of reading, and worthy of
requesting the Committee's (voluntary) time and attention (and assuming
we can meet the two-weeks criteria).
Reinforcing this view, is that at the time of posting (the request
you've kindly enacted, as above) I followed a number of 'zombie links',
ie group-links provided on the calendar that lead to a dead-site or to a
page which does not feature 2022 meeting dates. Given the procedure
established by this Committee, these 'events' were presumed to be
automated announcements.
If I have misunderstood, please advise...
Please do not take this as a negative-criticism of the Committee's work.
It is much appreciated and valued!
In late-2019, the PUG was attempting 'hybrid' meetings in attempt to
cope with 'the tyranny of distance' and the changing attitudes of
work/life-balance. When COVID-19 precautions started to bite, we threw
ourselves into the virtual-side of hybrid, exclusively (still our
modus-operandi). Since then, we've watched many similar professional and
interest groups wither and die, whereas we have gradually gained
strength (it must be said, not without losing some who object to on-line
meetings). We now enjoy attendees from locations all around the Pacific
Rim, and beyond. (and speakers drawn similarly - per Abdur-Rahman, and
approaches to yourself!)
This growth or 'reach' came courtesy of a number of 'sources'. So,
please be assured that the PUG-Calendar, and work of the Committee, is
valued and valuable. Thank you!
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Regards =dn
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Regards =dn
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