Not all meetups need to look like mini-conferences.


Some of the most meaningful conversations I've had in my career happened in rooms with fewer than 15 people. No mic, no stage, no spotlight - just people exchanging thoughts without waiting for their turn in a Q&A line.
Somewhere along the way, meetups turned into events, and now “success” is often measured by the number of attendees. Organizers chase RSVPs like influencers chase likes. I get it : it feels good to see a packed hall. But we often forget: community doesn’t scale the same way as content does.
I’m personally biased toward smaller gatherings. The kind where everyone speaks, not just the speaker. The kind where you're not shouting over the buzz to ask someone about their work. The kind where conversations linger longer than the pizza does.
Just putting this out there for anyone organizing or attending meetups: maybe the value isn’t in how many attend — but how deeply people connect.
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Hello friends, and thanks for your patience!

We are pleased to announce #PancakesCon 6: Family Brunch will occur on September 21, 2025! Here are some important dates to remember:

Call for Volunteers Opens: 28 June, 2025
Call for Volunteers Closes: 28 August, 2025

Call for Papers Opens: 26 July, 2025
Call for Papers Closes: 9 August, 2025
Call for Papers Results Provided By: 23 August, 2025

Call for Sponsors Opens: 28 June, 2025

Links to all the above will be posted on our social channels and Slack!

Hey #trans family.

My mom came to me today to ask how to support her best friends adult child (mid 20’s) who is planning to come out as trans to their family.

They grew up, like me, in a deeply religious family in Georgia.

Could you help me with resources I could share with my mom and her friend? I’ve sent over a couple that I feel are safe and affirming but the more, the better, to help. They’re quite ignorant, blinded by religious ideology, but open to understanding.

Much appreciated! 

#GetFediHired I am a software engineer with 4 years of experience at backend development and a US resident at risk of repression due to immigration status and history of political activism. I am looking for a Canadian employer who will sponsor me for a work visa, ideally to start in the winter or next spring (2026) in Montreal or remotely anywhere in Canada. If you have any information that would help my search, please let me know.

I do not wish to be deported to Israel, where my children will be forced to serve in the IDF.

Boosts welcome

Wow, in the first 5 days we've surpassed 500 followers, 100 posts, and had over 30 adult content creators recommended to us!

Not too shabby.

With your help, we look forward to building this into the hottest, most accessible, and wholesome-ish-est adult content community on Fedi.

Let's make this a thing!

—Alice 💕