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GNTLGNT

GNTLGNT

The idiot is IN
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Grandpa said:
Sorry I offered!

Yeah, we use Zoom a lot. In fact, it's about the only game in town at the moment for what we do. The security depends on the package that you buy. The free model, not so secure. The program we're on is HIPAA-compliant and has bank-level security. We password-protect our meetings. Haven't had a problem, and it's more robust, feature-laden, and easier to use than the other platforms.

They hacked me off, too, more about the data-sharing than the security issue. But I can't help but smile at the irony of people on Facebook complaining about news about Zoom data-sharing. Part of the world we're in now. Zoom said it would knock it off, but how do you ever know with anyone.
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....I appreciate the offer Gpa and let's leave it on the table......I also appreciate everyone's understanding, it eases my sadness a bit....
 
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Wayoftheredpanda

Wayoftheredpanda

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Grandpa said:
Sorry I offered!

Yeah, we use Zoom a lot. In fact, it's about the only game in town at the moment for what we do. The security depends on the package that you buy. The free model, not so secure. The program we're on is HIPAA-compliant and has bank-level security. We password-protect our meetings. Haven't had a problem, and it's more robust, feature-laden, and easier to use than the other platforms.

They hacked me off, too, more about the data-sharing than the security issue. But I can't help but smile at the irony of people on Facebook complaining about news about Zoom data-sharing. Part of the world we're in now. Zoom said it would knock it off, but how do you ever know with anyone.
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Didn't mean to come off like that, sorry. I just meant to say I wouldn't necessarily trust it
 
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HollyGolightly

HollyGolightly

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I think that's the right call - and we've got other means of communicating post June 30th - the weekend board, Facebook, Bev's board. If something comes together another time - it will be wonderful. I really liked the Dodge City location. I think it will happen. Maybe others will be able to come another time. It'll happen, I really believe it will.
 
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DiO'Bolic

DiO'Bolic

Not completely obtuse
Nov 14, 2013
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Grandpa said:
If some people wanted to get together on a Zoom call, I could host. It would have to be after hours US/MDT because it's our business account.

Let me know if you're interested.
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Thank you, very generous of you, and I think that is a great idea before the board is closed down. I think a few members would like to see and interact with other as we approach the end of days. I sure would. Many don’t have to means or time to get to a kon. A virtual ending to it all actually sounds pretty good. I hope it is seriously considered. And I have heard Zoom has taken great steps to increase their security issues.
 
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Grandpa

Grandpa

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DiO'Bolic said:
Thank you, very generous of you, and I think that is a great idea before the board is closed down. I think a few members would like to see and interact with other as we approach the end of days. I sure would. Many don’t have to means or time to get to a kon. A virtual ending to it all actually sounds pretty good. I hope it is seriously considered. And I have heard Zoom has taken great steps to increase their security issues.
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I've been doing Zoom happy hours with clients, with friends, with colleagues, and our biweekly writers group. People are social animals, and they will find a way, and technology helps that now.

Maybe this is a way to address it.

I could post a Zoom link here publicly, but that does make it an invitation to Zoom-bombing, and no one wants that. So let's keep it more private.

If you'd like to be included on a future Zoom call, please PM me and let me know. I can PM you back with a Zoom link once we're getting set up. Or tell me an email address where I can send a link and a password. My Gmail address is
jasont3cr
if you'd like to email.
 
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ghost19

ghost19

"Have I run too far to get home?"
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GNTLGNT said:
....I never expected to ever post something that is going to gut me like this one will.....I am calling off the Kon.....in light of the continuing health crisis, and the uncertainty of "recovery" from same-I cannot and WILL NOT put anyone's lives, or their loved ones lives at risk.....I understand that the event isn't until mid-July, but our travel ban is in place in Ohio until the end of June.....so much is unknown at this juncture-that I have to shutter it and I may not be well, or could even be a carrier......I am in almost physical pain from having to make this decision, but you all mean the world to me and the love I have for everyone cannot allow any harm to come to this Tet.....I am so very sorry...hopefully this notice allows for needed cancellations and re-direction of funds.....Tracy suggested putting things off until the same time next year, and if all is well-I'm fine with that.....communication with the Board being shut down might be an issue, but let me calm down and we can discuss that going forward.....regardless, this year has been lost to CoVid......again, I'm deeply sorry.....
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You made a tough, but correct call, brother, the only call you could make given times as they are. We'll meet up a little farther down the path of the beam, that's all. You keep you and yours safe sir.
 
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Grandpa said:
I've been doing Zoom happy hours with clients, with friends, with colleagues, and our biweekly writers group. People are social animals, and they will find a way, and technology helps that now.

Maybe this is a way to address it.

I could post a Zoom link here publicly, but that does make it an invitation to Zoom-bombing, and no one wants that. So let's keep it more private.

If you'd like to be included on a future Zoom call, please PM me and let me know. I can PM you back with a Zoom link once we're getting set up. Or tell me an email address where I can send a link and a password. My Gmail address is
jasont3cr
if you'd like to email.
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Maybe overkill since it isn't the actual email addy but put that behind a spoiler to make it harder to see just in case.
 
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Sundrop

Sundrop

Sunny the Great & Wonderful
Jun 12, 2008
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Neesy said:
I just went to Bev's message board - found out you need to send him an email as the site has had heavy spammer activity lately.

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Yeah, but I sent him an email and within a couple of hours, he had me all set up. It may have been faster, but that's when I checked my email again.
I'm still wandering around over there getting used to things, but it's nice.
 
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