blogcross

July 8, 2003 · Posted in the meta 

Is there a protocol on bloggers meeting bloggers through blogs? I’ve just suggested to another whose town I’ll be in soon that we have beer, and after sending the email I wonder to myself if I haven’t crossed an invisible magic line. Personally, I’m almost always up for a pint, so if anyone ever feels like crossing the line, just let me know and I’ll try to meet you there. Of course there is a certain mystique to the anonimity of the blog too. Not knowing anything about what you’re reading except for what is written, and maybe some random clues like domain names, links, or abouts. Oh, but there are so many ways of the blog. So I wonder what are the opinions on bloggers meeting?

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6 Responses to “blogcross”

  1. Rob Salzman on July 8th, 2003 11:10:07

    At one time I was really weirded out by meeting people I know only online in real life. But face it – I’m a guy – the risks are much lower for me. Having said that – I’d only meet someone in a public place, away from my home. And if I was not comfortable with the request for a meet, I wouldn’t go.

    If you get to Multmomah, do drop a line. I’ll hoist a brew with you at the Lucky Lab!

  2. sean on July 8th, 2003 11:18:10

    Hey Rob… sounds like you’re talking about Portland… we’re already there.

  3. Rob Salzman on July 8th, 2003 11:21:41

    Maybe we ought to do a Oregon blogger meet sometime. I think there’s a group of bloggers who already meet at Kells every month.

  4. rick on July 8th, 2003 11:55:25

    righton…yeah, I’m local portlander, inner NE corner. Lucky Lab’d be cool, though I’m partial to the patio at the Produce Row. And if you know any good secret spots on the westside out of downtown I’d be curious too.

  5. Emma on July 8th, 2003 15:15:45

    Well you know, I met some cool people who contacted me as a result of my blog. It’s gotten me more into a community than I’ve been in awhile (politically speaking); in fact, I think that’s one of the blogosphere’s greatest advantages–it connects people.

  6. Jake Ortman on July 9th, 2003 17:41:15

    No worries, Rick. If I weren’t feeling so crappy, I would’ve had a beer with ya, if I actually drank! :)

    I really don’t have too much of a problem meeting folks from the bloggin’ world — just gotta convince my wife to let me out of the house ;)

    But I do remember when I was in college meeting somebody in person that I met online — boy, that was a mistake. She was looking for a date, I was looking for a friend.

    But if any of you are in Central Oregon, give me a buzz. I may not be able to meet ya, but I can at least point you in the right direction for things to do.