Re: An IBM user group's final message: pwrdwnsys *immed

[Trevor Perry <trevor@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Don,

The mac groups I have encountered are struggling to get members to meetings.
I have had specific experience with 2 that used to be large and are no
longer. I have even encountered other non-computer weenie groups who have
been on the down slope over the last few years.

A couple of my mac friends say mac groups in larger cities tend to be
growing - they mention DC and CA specifically. And online groups are
growing.

So, while most people see a downturn in in-person groups, you see an
increase. Quite strange, really. Are your doctors worried about you smiling?

Trevor

On 10/25/08 2:52 PM, "Don" <dr2@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Oh, Trevor, I AM smiling... :)
>
> It's interesting how Oracle, Mac, Windows, Perl, Palm....etc... user groups
> are thriving and yes, even growing...  Could it be that people actually KNOW
> what Oracle is?  What a Mac is?  They've heard of Windows because it's the
> only thing they had to work with since Kindergarten?  ETC???
>
> Yes, the internet is part of the equation, but only a part...and I agree,
> humans were designed as social animals and social interaction is inherent in
> their design...
>
> Ah, the leaves are turning in the smokies and things are starting to look
> nice for fall... :)