does sound like a more ideal location for TCLUG meetings, especially considering the majority demographic that I've observed at the meetings. I have nothing against the UofM as an organization, or the students (especially geeks) therein. I have no knowledge about the past bad behavior of the U that some are alleging. I also have no "tie" to TIES (sorry, couldn't resist). Just looking at the facts that have been presented (nevermind the heated opinions and conjecture), here is what I see: Arguments for meeting @ TIES, rather than the UofM ---------------------------------------------- (1) Location, location, location -- it's not in the heart of the worst traffic congestion area during that time slot (2) Free Parking Arguments for meeting @ UofM, rather than TIES ---------------------------------------------- (1) I am a UofM student, or live in the City, so it is more convenient for me The consensus appears to be that TCLUG is not specifically a student group (presumably also not a group geared toward City dwellers), so it seems that the former arguments hold more water than the latter. This is assuming, of course, that the facts that have been presented on both sides have been accurate and complete. I don't think anybody is threatening a boycott of any sort, and I don't think it's fair to call peoples' arguments "fluff" because you happen to disagree with them. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Here's hoping we come up with a rational outcome that is in the best interest of TCLUG as a whole! Bijoy On Nov 8, 2007 9:13 AM, Elvedin Trnjanin <trnja001 at umn.edu> wrote: > Chris Schumann wrote: > >> Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 23:14:47 -0600 > >> From: "Chuck Cole" <cncole at earthlink.net> > >> > > > > > >> Really great "big pipe" internet wired and WiFi connections, since that's > >> what TIES is all about. TIES provides internet and other online support for > >> MN schools and teachers. Large and multiple meeting spaces, > >> well-equipped - probably since they do some training for teachers also. > >> > > > > I hope it's not just me, but I've never seen TCLUG as a student group. > > > Neither have I, mainly because Wednesday nights are nights when most > students have night class so I wouldn't expect many to be present during > the meetings. In my 5 semesters at the U so far, I've never had a free > Wednesday night. > > Also related to this, if classes are still held at the time of the > meetings, isn't parking a bit harder to find if you don't want to use > the ramp? I imagine it would be better if the meetings are held during > the weekend but I'm sure there is a very good reason for the current > time slot and location. If it's convenient for the most people than any > other day, then I certainly wont complain. > > > > _______________________________________________ > TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota > tclug-list at mn-linux.org > http://mailman.mn-linux.org/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list >