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UnrepentantSinner
8th January 2004, 11:08 PM
Here are some observations/pet peeves we should all keep in mind.

- TURN YOUR CELLPHONE RINGER OFF.
- If there is a door, like the one last year, that is particularly noisy when it closes... use a different one during presentations.
- If you're approaching the podium, watch your step. There will be wires running everywhere.
- If you're tall or have big hair, scrunch down in your seat a bit or lean off to one side so the poeople behind you can see the dais.
- DO NOT ENCOURAGE HAL'S PUNNING!!!

I'm sure others of you have some, please share them.
Jeff Corey
8th January 2004, 11:44 PM
Originally posted by UnrepentantSinner
Here are some observations/pet peeves we should all keep in mind.

- TURN YOUR CELLPHONE RINGER OFF.
- If there is a door, like the one last year, that is particularly noisy when it closes... use a different one during presentations.
- If you're approaching the podium, watch your step. There will be wires running everywhere.
- If you're tall or have big hair, scrunch down in your seat a bit or lean off to one side so the poeople behind you can see the dais.
- DO NOT ENCOURAGE HAL'S PUNNING!!!

I'm sure others of you have some, please share them.
Rule Number One:
Learn how to spell etiquette, er, etaquette, ...no! etiquette,
NEVER MIND
Jeff Corey
8th January 2004, 11:50 PM
There is NO rule # 5,
Chanileslie
9th January 2004, 07:40 AM
Originally posted by Jeff Corey
There is NO rule # 5,

Rule #6: No poofters!
Girl 6
9th January 2004, 10:41 AM
Rule #7: You MUST accept a hug from Girl 6! :D

G6
Brown
9th January 2004, 10:46 AM
Rule No. 8: If you must leave in the middle of a presentation to use the restroom, do so discreetly. You do not need to (1) ask permission of the speaker; (2) hold up one or two fingers; or (3) make an announcement to the whole room about what you intend to do.
Jeff Corey
9th January 2004, 11:43 AM
Rule #2, This convention we don't want to catch anybody not drinking.
CFLarsen
9th January 2004, 11:48 AM
Originally posted by Girl 6
Rule #7: You MUST accept a hug from Girl 6! :D

Amendment: Hal MUST accept a hug from each participant!

Hmmm...why don't we give Hal a group hug? At any time, Hal will be hugged by 10-20 people at the same time. He will never know when he is attacked next. BUWAHAHAHAAAA!!!

Originally posted by Jeff Corey
Rule #2, This convention we don't want to catch anybody not drinking.

Hear, hear, over here.

Drinking what? "Spirits"? ;)
shanek
9th January 2004, 11:50 AM
Originally posted by UnrepentantSinner
- DO NOT ENCOURAGE HAL'S PUNNING!!!

Why, you think you might wig out? It may put him in a tight spot.
shanek
9th January 2004, 11:52 AM
Originally posted by CFLarsen
Drinking what? "Spirits"? ;)

Spiwit, bwavado, touch of...dewwing do!
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos
9th January 2004, 04:02 PM
Rule #8b': Everyone must wear a T-shirt custom-made for TAM2 at some time during the proceedings.

~~ Paul
kittynh
9th January 2004, 05:01 PM
Rule #9

Shy people hiding under the check in table (myself, USA) should be gvien food and water on a regular basis.
Chanileslie
9th January 2004, 08:16 PM
Originally posted by kittynh
Rule #9

Shy people hiding under the check in table (myself, USA) should be gvien food and water on a regular basis.

Rule #10

Shy People hiding under the table, after being provided with food and water, will be summarily drug out from under the table and forced to join in the merriment.
CFLarsen
9th January 2004, 11:48 PM
Originally posted by Paul C. Anagnostopoulos
Rule #8b': Everyone must wear a T-shirt custom-made for TAM2 at some time during the proceedings.

~~ Paul

Are you trying to get the skepchicks to tear off your clothes, you Greek perv? :)
Jeff Corey
10th January 2004, 07:17 AM
Originally posted by CFLarsen

Hear, hear, over here.

Drinking what? "Spirits"? ;)
I don't believe in spirits, or ghosts.
Unless you mean ...
Never mind.
bignickel
10th January 2004, 04:08 PM
Rule #10: You do NOT talk about Fight Club.
MacGuffin
10th January 2004, 04:35 PM
What kind of hall will the meeting be held in? will there be a place to plug in laptop for notes and such? or are they not allowed at all? Are there going to be tables or just a bunch of chairs? or a theatre environment.

Thanks - Aaron
SkepticScott
10th January 2004, 05:02 PM
Originally posted by MacGuffin
What kind of hall will the meeting be held in? will there be a place to plug in laptop for notes and such? or are they not allowed at all? Are there going to be tables or just a bunch of chairs? or a theatre environment.I'd assume that it'll be a typical conference setup, chairs behind narrow tables. You could put your laptop on the table, but unless you get a spot near an outlet you won't be able to plug it in.
kittynh
11th January 2004, 12:32 PM
Rule #11

As tempting as it may be do not ask Mr. Randi or Hal for their autograph and then expose an intimate body part to be signed.
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos
11th January 2004, 04:11 PM
Claus said:
Are you trying to get the skepchicks to tear off your clothes, you Greek perv?
The T-shirt will be in full view, so any clothes rendering will not be my fault.

MacGuffin said:
What kind of hall will the meeting be held in? will there be a place to plug in laptop for notes and such? or are they not allowed at all?
I thought, like, the purpose of spending absurd amounts of money for a laptop was because they, like, have batteries or something.

~~ Paul