Alt/Indie/Social media makers meet-up to discuss Olympic ideas
Originally posted by Dave Olson at Raincity Studios on December 5th, 2008
Thank you for sharing
Very pleased to see so many smart and engaging personalities co-mingling ideas and energy at Raincity Studios last night for our open conversation about the Olympics and “all of us”.
The 48 attendees represented many ages, motivations, backgrounds, and media channels from blogs, pods, newspapers, PR peeps, photographers, and so on. By the end, the conversations were bubbling and gifts exchanged and enthusiasm mounting.
My colleagues and I wanted to set the tone for a productive and inclusive project for anyone to participate in – no matter where they come from physically or philosophically. Scales and Krug’s remarks pointed out that we are apolitical, eager, and open for collaboration. I also think the passion for making media, changing the landscape, and being truly welcoming to our international peers came through.
What do you think? It’s up to all of us to grab ahold and create something noteworthy. Are you in?
Coverage of the meet-up
As usual, if I’ve missed a resource, please drop a comment to share your thoughts.
- Raul wrote an epic VANOC 2010 Indie Social Media Meeting Liveblog with help from raincoaster
- Protocol 7 blogged Vancouver Soc/Alt Media Centre and asked some solid questions about naming
- trishussey and others flowed the twitters with the #2010socmed hashtag: http://twemes.com/2010socmed
- Independent Media Center and the year 2010 with Dave Olson a video by Jess Sloss (socialsquared) Independent Media Center Discussion
- Ianiv captured portions via a Qik video stream (your mileage may vary)
- 2010Vancouver.ca wrote a preview call to action 2010 “Independent Media Centre” Grassroots Initiative Kicks Off With Inaugural Meeting
- Newslab previewed as well: Vancouver social media meet-up over 2010 Winter Olympics
- Here’s the public chat for banter about the project
