Ya know what we should do?

[MonorailMan]

Once a week we should set a time where we all log on to one of those video conferencing/streaming sites (not the porn ones.....the other ones) and a volunteer from the GLBT DIS boards can go on camera while we all chat live. That might be kind of fun. ::yes::
Or not. :confused3

[Saxton]

I'll chat if I'm available but I wouldn't force anyone to look at my face! :scared1:

[zeitzeuge]

I'll have to make sure that I have my hair done before an event like that.

Oh wait....


So does this mean I would have clothes on in front of a cam?

[rpmdfw]

So does this mean I would have clothes on in front of a cam?

No. Neither you nor MonrailMan will be allowed to wear clothes at all.:woohoo:

Rosie, on the other hand, will have to be covered from head to toe.:scared:

[zeitzeuge]

No. Neither you nor MonrailMan will be allowed to wear clothes at all.:woohoo:

Rosie, on the other hand, will have to be covered from head to toe.:scared:

I'm not even sure that I understand the whole concept of computers and clothes period.

[rpmdfw]

I'm not even sure that I understand the whole concept of computers and clothes period.

You should just never wear clothes. ;)

[MonorailMan]

I'll chat if I'm available but I wouldn't force anyone to look at my face! :scared1:

Don't worry. There wouldn't be any forceage of being on camera if you don't want........for the most part. :rolleyes1


So does this mean I would have clothes on in front of a cam?

::yes:: Unfortunately, yes. However, further discussions about a different kind of video conferencing can be made. :rolleyes1

No. Neither you nor MonrailMan will be allowed to wear clothes at all.:woohoo:


HA! Rub a lamp! :lmao:

[kingLouiethe1]

You should just never wear clothes. ;)

I'm going to say the same for you Rob.

I saw those sock tanlines in your honeymoon pix. You live in Florida Man! Get yourself some flip-flops!

[jamieandben]

I'm going to say the same for you Rob.

I saw those sock tanlines in your honeymoon pix. You live in Florida Man! Get yourself some flip-flops!

:lmao:
Sorry Rob

[rpmdfw]

I'm going to say the same for you Rob.

I saw those sock tanlines in your honeymoon pix. You live in Florida Man! Get yourself some flip-flops!

:lmao:
Sorry Rob

You're both dead to me. Dead, do you hear!

[rpmdfw]

HA! Rub a lamp! :lmao:

I've been rubbing it! Are you sure it's a lamp?

Doesn't look like a lamp to me!




Oh, look . . . lucky bamboo right next to it! ;)

[Sphyrna]

I've been rubbing it! Are you sure it's a lamp?

Doesn't look like a lamp to me!




Oh, look . . . lucky bamboo right next to it! ;)

Did a genie come out??

[jamieandben]

I've been rubbing it! Are you sure it's a lamp?

Doesn't look like a lamp to me!




Oh, look . . . lucky bamboo right next to it! ;)

I don't think your doing it right, Here let me show you.;)

[mikelan6]

I think it'd be fun. Great idea, Monorail Man.

[MonorailMan]

I've been rubbing it! Are you sure it's a lamp?

Doesn't look like a lamp to me!


If you got it from the bedside table.................erm................
.......................
.......

:scratchin

Yeah.........actually, it is a lamp.

[MonorailMan]

I think it'd be fun. Great idea, Monorail Man.

Gracias! :)



Okay, let's start by getting these basics out of the way: If you have a web cam post the word "check".....or if you're Canadian, "cheque". :teacher:

Put me down for a partial check. My roomie has one, but I'd only be able to use it when he's sleeping or not at home since he's usually using his laptop every second he's around. :rolleyes:

[mikelan6]

Check!

[rosiep]

You should just never wear clothes. ;)

Why the double standard?????? :mad:

[rosiep]

I've been rubbing it! Are you sure it's a lamp?

Doesn't look like a lamp to me!




Oh, look . . . lucky bamboo right next to it! ;)

I think I just peed alittle :laughing::laughing::scared1:

[QCast_Michael]

Check!

[OrlandoMike]

I'll have to make sure that I have my hair done before an event like that.

Ummm hate to break it to ya.....but.......ummmmmm.......well......

Look Mr. Plain ole Head! Just buff it and throw some powder on it so it doesn't shine in the light and you will be fine!


Ya, that's the ticket!


:rotfl2:

[MonorailMan]

Okay, so so far we have......

--mikelan6
--QCast_Michael
--Zeitzeuge (Come on. You know you wanna.)
--MonorailMan

I know there are a couple more of you who just can't resist. Rob.....? Mike....? David.....? Wally......? Rosie.....? Jeff.......? Sue......? Jamie......? Chaka......? Oprah......?
:)

I'm leaving about 10 "regulars" out, but it's just because I've never gotten dirty pictures from them, so I'm assuming they're too shy for this type of thing. :rolleyes1

[Nauf]

Present! Oh wait... Check! :goodvibes

[OrlandoMike]

I'm up for it, but someone is gonna have to walk me through the technical aspects! :lmao:

[rpmdfw]

Depends on when this is happening. Work and home computers don't have cams, I THINK the laptop might. Not sure, I'd have to check.

[Saxton]

Okay, so so far we have......

--mikelan6
--QCast_Michael
--Zeitzeuge (Come on. You know you wanna.)
--MonorailMan

I know there are a couple more of you who just can't resist. Rob.....? Mike....? David.....? Wally......? Rosie.....? Jeff.......? Sue......? Jamie......? Chaka......? Oprah......?
:)

I'm leaving about 10 "regulars" out, but it's just because I've never gotten dirty pictures from them, so I'm assuming they're too shy for this type of thing. :rolleyes1

OK, I'm in ... one of my laptops (yes, I've got a couple but I'm a geek) has a camera but I use that one when I'm taking care of my dad and I get a lousy signal at their house.

So you got the picture I sent? ;)

[Sphyrna]

Check. I have a cam. Just have to find it.

[TuckandStuiesMom]

WOW! This thread is all OVER the place...

My itty bitty lappy has a web-cam that I haven't tried out yet. Count me in -- clothes optional/funny hats mandatory. :goodvibes

[jenn&nelsonrego]

no camera... :sad2:

4 computers and 3 (2 professional) video cameras in this house and no webcam... :sad2:

[rosiep]

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! James says his laptop has one!

I promise to cover up whatever part of me the camera can detect...as for the bottom bits .......you'll never know. :rolleyes1

[MonorailMan]

Here is the line-up of peeps with cams so far. (Don't worry, if you feel as though you're not up for it a "chicken exit" will be provided.)

--mikelan6
--QCast_Michael
--Zeitzeuge
--MonorailMan
--Nauf
--OrlandoMike (Don't worry, we'll teach you the basics. ;))
--rpmdfw (Possibly-maybe.)
--Saxton
--Sphyrna
--TuckandStuiesMom
--rosiep

I was thinking we could use a site like UStream to do this. I believe it allows one person to be on camera while also providing a text-based chat room. If anyone else has any suggestions on the site we should use feel free to let us know. (I've never done this before, so I'm a newbie too.) Maybe we could start doing this in a week or two.

Suggestion? Comments? Complaints? :confused3

I have a friend flying in from NYC tonight, so I might not be online for the next day or two. Feel free to plan away without me. :banana:

[MonorailMan]

Nobody planned anything while I was gone??? Sheesh! Do I have to do everything? :rolleyes:

[rosiep]

Nobody planned anything while I was gone??? Sheesh! Do I have to do everything? :rolleyes:

No to the first question, yes to the second. :laundy:

and when you're done with the planning I have some floors you can scrub, on your knees...wearing only an apron. pirate:

[MonorailMan]

No to the first question, yes to the second. :laundy:

and when you're done with the planning I have some floors you can scrub, on your knees...wearing only an apron. pirate:

You're shameless. :rolleyes:
I think that's why I like you.
Rubber apron it is.

[UKMark]

We don't use cheques, we use debit cards instead:lmao:, but we have a webcam somewhere :cool1:

[rosiep]

You're shameless. :rolleyes:
I think that's why I like you.
Rubber apron it is.


From now on my motto will be "Why should only the gay boys have fun???"

[rosiep]

We don't use cheques, we use debit cards instead:lmao:, but we have a webcam somewhere :cool1:

Yea!!! Add UKMark to the list!

[zeitzeuge]

Nobody planned anything while I was gone??? Sheesh! Do I have to do everything? :rolleyes:

Aren't you like Julie the Cruise Director around here? ;)

[MonorailMan]

We don't use cheques, we use debit cards instead:lmao:, but we have a webcam somewhere :cool1:

Yea!!! Add UKMark to the list!

UKMark has been.........*drum roll*...........
ADDED!!!

Aren't you like Julie the Cruise Director around here? ;)
If I was a cruise director all of the passengers would be scurrying around looking for the nearest inflatable raft immediately after boarding. :guilty:

[craiggers]

I'm still pretty much a lurker...maybe though.

[jenn&nelsonrego]

I'm still pretty much a lurker...maybe though.

C'mon Craiggers. We don't bite... much and when we do it's only on days ending in "y" (besides, we are all up on our shots so no worries)... ;)

[rosiep]

C'mon Craiggers. We don't bite... much and when we do it's only on days ending in "y" (besides, we are all up on our shots so no worries)... ;)

Well...I let the last two lapse...but I don't think they were important ones..worms and raybees or something like that.

[I<3EvilQueen]

I so missed this thread somehow. It might have been being in the middle of nowhere Utah. But I am up for this (providing I am not working one of my many jobs).

[Nauf]

Please oh please oh please don't let anything uber-important happen till next week... I'm going on vacation tomorrow! :cool1:

[MonorailMan]

The list as of 5/20.......

--mikelan6
--QCast_Michael
--Zeitzeuge
--MonorailMan
--Nauf
--OrlandoMike
--rpmdfw
--Saxton
--Sphyrna
--TuckandStuiesMom
--rosiep
--UKMark
--craiggers (Possibly.)
--I<3EvilQueen

As of now, I think it's fairly safe to say a fairly large handful of people on the board is willing to be on camera/a star for a while. Cool. Now I guess the next votes we should take as far as the first "online meet" is concerned would be.......

Evening or day time?

Week or weekend?

(P.S. Don't worry, Nauf. Something tells me it's going to be at least a week before this happens. ;) )

[I<3EvilQueen]

Evening or day time?

Week or weekend?




Evening
Week or weekend doesn't matter to me. As my schedule is random.

[Sphyrna]

Did we figure out what site we're using? Here's a question...aren't there sites where we can set up a room where we all can be on camera? That would probably be more interesting than just staring at 1 person on cam. :surfweb:

For me, weekends are best, since I work 2 jobs. If not the weekend, then at night. And I probably won't be able to partake in it until I get back from my Gay Days trip.

[MonorailMan]

I'm looking into multiple-user video conferencing/chat, but have yet to find one that is free. I'm not sure if Skype allows multiple users or not......so if anyone knows, please let me know. I just signed up for a UStream.tv account and it seems really simple to use, but as far as I know it only allows one person on camera at a time while the rest of the people are in a "chat room" which the person on camera can see simultaneously and respond to. (Lou Mongello uses UStream, which is how I found it. :rolleyes:)

:confused3
It's a work in progress. We'll work something out.

[Sphyrna]

I appreciate all the effort you've put into this MM. I'll see what I can find too.

[MonorailMan]

I appreciate all the effort you've put into this MM. I'll see what I can find too.

It's no problem at all. I currently have 6.5 days a week free, so it's not like I don't have the time. :lmao: I just think it might be fun to talk to the board's members in a different way from time to time.

[rpmdfw]

I currently have 6.5 days a week free

:confused3


And WHAT, pray tell, are you doing with that other half day?

[MonorailMan]

:confused3


And WHAT, pray tell, are you doing with that other half day?

Going to color guard rehearsals...........and sleeping. :rolleyes:

[mikelan6]

Evenings are probably best for me. Will there be a dress code for this?

[MonorailMan]

Evenings are probably best for me. Will there be a dress code for this?

It all depends on the site we use. :p I also believe, regardless of the site we use, Wally has forbidden Rosie from removing any clothing whatsoever. :rolleyes1

[MonorailMan]

I forgot to mention: I was informed by a semi-reliable informant that Skype does allow multiple users to be on camera at the same time. As of right now I'm not sure how many it allows (I'm guessing for the free accounts it can't be more than 4) but I'll research more later.....after I get some sleep. :thumbsup2

[jenn&nelsonrego]

Throw me on that list MM... not to be on camera though...

My vote is for evening (even if I am at work, I can get away with alot more)
and weeknight...

[MonorailMan]

*sigh*

Okay....my roomie doesn't want me to download the Skype software on his laptop, so this is going to pose as a problem. :sad2:

Having said that.....I think you can use your built-in mic to have audio chats with people who are having video chats.

[rosiep]

It all depends on the site we use. :p I also believe, regardless of the site we use, Wally has forbidden Rosie from removing any clothing whatsoever. :rolleyes1

I think it was ROB who said I must be clothed....Wally just tends to look the other way when I take my tata's out.

[MonorailMan]

I think it was ROB who said I must be clothed....Wally just tends to look the other way when I take my tata's out.

That's right. He's more of the stoic, silent type when it comes to tataism. :scratchin

[wallyb]

I think it was ROB who said I must be clothed....Wally just tends to look the other way when I take my tata's out.

Thank you Rosie for clearing up this slander :snooty:
:hug:

I'm not going to encourage o'natural Rosie - but I'm not going to squelch her either.
Rob is the squelcher.

[MonorailMan]

Thank you Rosie for clearing up this slander :snooty:
:hug:

I'm not going to encourage o'natural Rosie - but I'm not going to squelch her either.
Rob is the squelcher.

How is your first full day on the job as mod? Did you receive the pastries and selection of fine teas?

[Saxton]

How is your first full day on the job as mod? Did you receive the pastries and selection of fine teas?

Knowing this board it was probably a case of vodka and a bottle of pirin.

[MonorailMan]

Knowing this board it was probably a case of vodka and a bottle of pirin.

What's wrong with that? :confused3

[rpmdfw]

I think it was ROB who said I must be clothed....Wally just tends to look the other way when I take my tata's out.

It's no my fault!

I've got a delicate stomach, and the thought of you naked . . . makes me throw up in my mouth a little.

[wallyb]

Knowing this board it was probably a case of vodka and a bottle of pirin.

I'd take a bottle of Patrón and a fist full of X.
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f241/wallyb3/small132427jpg.gif

[MonorailMan]

It's no my fault!

I've got a delicate stomach, and the thought of you naked . . . makes me throw up in my mouth a little.

*hands Rob a bottle of Listerine*
-------------------------------

UPDATE

Okay.......here's a suggestion: I just found a site called MeBeam. Before you go looking for it, DO NOT start searching for random rooms or else you might see some stuff you don't wanna see. :rolleyes: What would happen is one person gives the room they want to create a specific name (something like "GBLT DISboard Mania" would work) and then the name of the room could be posted here on the DIS so that as soon as you log on you just type or copy/paste the name so you're taken right to the room.

The Good
--It allows multiple people to either be on camera in a single room chat.
--You don't have to sign up for an account.
--It basically sets up your web cam and microphone automatically after you allow it access to them.
--There's no software to download.


The Bad
--Since there can be more than 8 people on camera at one time in the room, the image quality isn't the greatest.
--I read that if you want to just talk via a microphone, you can, but no one will know who you are unless you create a personal avatar for yourself.

I dunno.......it might work.....it might not. :confused3 Maybe this is too complicated to actually go through with. Anyhoo, I need to get some sleep.

[mikelan6]

May I suggest doing a BETA test of this with two or three people first before inviting the whole gang over to do this?

[rosiep]

It's no my fault!

I've got a delicate stomach, and the thought of you naked . . . makes me throw up in my mouth a little.

James too...I'll tell you what I tell him:

SUCK IT UP! :mad:

[MonorailMan]

May I suggest doing a BETA test of this with two or three people first before inviting the whole gang over to do this?

Sounds good to me. Maybe I can get a volunteer or two over the weekend. :scratchin

[I<3EvilQueen]

sounds good to me. I am here most of the weekend (except for working Sunday evening and seeing Terminator: Salvation at some point).

[MonorailMan]

sounds good to me. I am here most of the weekend (except for working Sunday evening and seeing Terminator: Salvation at some point).

Okay. I'm usually awake after 5pm. :lmao: We can work something out.

[mikelan6]

Sounds good to me. Maybe I can get a volunteer or two over the weekend. :scratchin

If you all are lucky, I might even be camming from WDW this weekend! And yeah ... I did say camming ... not .... ummmmm ... nevermind.

Is camming even a word?

[MonorailMan]

If you all are lucky, I might even be camming from WDW this weekend! And yeah ... I did say camming ... not .... ummmmm ... nevermind.

Is camming even a word?

It is now.

Ya perv.

:rolleyes1 :lmao:

[Sphyrna]

According to Dictionary.com, camming is "to provide (a machine part or mechanism) with a cam or cams." So I guess if you stick your webcam in a robot then you're officially camming.

[mikelan6]

OK. OK. I believe the correct word to be used is "broadcast".

[MonorailMan]

Sorry I didn't do the beta test this weekend. I've been having serious health issues which kept me in bed.....which is where I'm about to go back to now.

[Sphyrna]

Hope you feel better MM!

[DVC~OKW~96]

Wow. :( Sorry to hear that. I hope you get things under control and feel better fast. :hug:

[MonorailMan]

Thanks guys. I'm looking for a social worker at one of the local hospitals tomorrow (being unemployed with no insurance and all). There's something wrong with my eye and I'm having sharp pains in my chest. :sad2:

[wallyb]

MM I worry about you! :guilty:
Glad you're getting help.

Feel better soon. :flower3:

[rpmdfw]

Thanks guys. I'm looking for a social worker at one of the local hospitals tomorrow (being unemployed with no insurance and all). There's something wrong with my eye and I'm having sharp pains in my chest. :sad2:

:scared1:

OMG!

You're doing the right thing by getting help.

Sending happy thoughts your way!

[DVC~OKW~96]

EMTALA is a federal requirement. If the pains in your chest don't subside, go to the nearest ER. Please? :hug:

Something wrong with your eye is disconcerting as well. :( I'm a freak when it comes to worrying about complications due to diabetes, and that has the hallmarks of just such a complication.

Be safe. :hug:

[MonorailMan]

Well.....after a ton of research and question-asking, I'm 99% convinced my chest pain is a partially-collapsed lung. It can be caused by numerous things, but I think the thing that did it for me was sleeping for too long on one side. (I slept for around 10-11 hours one day last week on my right side, and if I remember correctly the first time I recall having the pain was immediately after I woke up.) Although I'm no doctor, I read it can be remedied by doing lots of deep-breathing exercises. I hope it works. I'm still a bit short of breath, but the pain went from a really sharp stabbing pain to more of a very dull annoyance when I inhale.

As for my eye, I'm still in the dark about it. (Sorry.....bad joke.) What I do know is that I think it's nothing too serious because my eyelid won't open all the way, kind of like it's an infection or something. I don't think it's pink eye (ewwww :scared:) because it's not itchy or red.

Jeez....I'm a complete mess. Both health-wise, financially, emotionally....... :guilty: I wanna thank you guys for being so nice.

[rpmdfw]

Well.....after a ton of research and question-asking, I'm 99% convinced my chest pain is a partially-collapsed lung. It can be caused by numerous things, but I think the thing that did it for me was sleeping for too long on one side. (I slept for around 10-11 hours one day last week on my right side, and if I remember correctly the first time I recall having the pain was immediately after I woke up.) Although I'm no doctor, I read it can be remedied by doing lots of deep-breathing exercises. I hope it works. I'm still a bit short of breath, but the pain went from a really sharp stabbing pain to more of a very dull annoyance when I inhale.

As for my eye, I'm still in the dark about it. (Sorry.....bad joke.) What I do know is that I think it's nothing too serious because my eyelid won't open all the way, kind of like it's an infection or something. I don't think it's pink eye (ewwww :scared:) because it's not itchy or red.

Jeez....I'm a complete mess. Both health-wise, financially, emotionally....... :guilty: I wanna thank you guys for being so nice.


I'm glad that the chest pains have gotten better, but you need to see a doctor ASAP!

Seriously, MM, we're worried about you!

[zeitzeuge]

Thanks guys. I'm looking for a social worker at one of the local hospitals tomorrow (being unemployed with no insurance and all). There's something wrong with my eye and I'm having sharp pains in my chest. :sad2:

I feel like I've been out of the loop for quite a while. I'm sorry to hear about the recent health problems and I hope that you an get the help you need. You'll be in my thoughts.

[mikelan6]

I hope you feel better soon.