The big, wide world out there tends to think of geeks and nerds as social outcasts. We all know the stereotype: the socially awkward, overweight, acne-faced adult living in his/her mother’s basement, coming up only for sustenance that doesn’t rightfully belong on the food pyramid.
Photo credit: Neven Mrgan from Flickr
Well, the movers and the shakers of Halifax’s geeky underworld are on a mission to change all that by bringing the social back into social media.
It all started innocently last year with what eventually became Third Wednesdays. Now, we’ve got knitting circles, pupp-e play dates, brunch, sushi, and the list goes on.
Honestly, I’m the kind of person who usually has to plan things weeks in advance due to a busy work and social schedule. So when these things started springing up spontaneously I just couldn’t keep up. That’s where the idea of putting together a wiki came together.
Whether you’re new to the scene or not, check out the Halifax Tweetup page on Google Sites for upcoming events. Then come out from behind the glow and comfort of your computer screens to join in the fun. And, if you’d like to add to the event listings, DM your e-mail addy to me on Twitter and I’ll hook you up as a collaborator.
Coming up on the Halifax Tweetup schedule: Third Wednesday tonight, Twushi (that’s Twitter plus sushi) tomorrow night. Check the wiki for details.
Kimberly Walsh is a social media and online community manager. You can follow her on Twitter @AliasGrace.
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We’ll be getting together so much more often that I wouldn’t be surprised if in six months’ time, that calendar will have events listed several times a week!
Were you there on Wed night?
Made tons to Twitter friends there, you included although not F2F.
But maybe next time. Want to hear more about French food.
Jenn: I’m hoping to surface at one of these events in March. Lately I’ve been swamped with work and just unable to keep up with all you movers and shakers!
Gifted: No I couldn’t make it. I’ll probably not be able to make it to any of the events for the next 2-3 weeks but hope to finally meet you! Would love to talk French (or other) food.