[Lnc-business] Join Us for LP Happy Hour in a Virtual Convention Hall

Fri May 8 23:18:02 EDT 2020

The LNC list is not the place for staff to be chiming in to debates.

On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 9:15 PM Tara DeSisto <tara at lphq.org> wrote:

> Dan has been killing himself for the LP and maintaining a really positive
> attitude and sense of purpose through it all. I know we are not suppose to
> have opinions on staff but sometimes it’s important to see a staff
> perspective.
>
> We are working hard and are working to be proud of the work we produce. We
> know how important all of these things are because it is all we do and we
> are required to produce results and not opinion. These are tests runs and
> we have a limited staff working to adapt to the work life balance of
> COVID’s impact on American Liberties and the urgency of convention in a
> Presidential year. We didn’t sign up for all nighters, but we are here for
> the party.
>
> I hope the LNC continues to support us in the work we do.
>
> -Tara
>
> > On May 8, 2020, at 10:47 PM, Daniel Fishman via Lnc-business <
> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> >
> > I had the normal Happy Hour already scheduled for 5pm, I had Libertarian
> > Candidate Hour on LPTV at 8pm. I thought I'd like to have something to
> > report before the LNC meeting tomorrow, I gave everyone as much notice
> as I
> > possibly could have. I don't know how else to answer your question as to
> > why I could not give more notice. I also want to complete this as fast
> as I
> > possibly can, while delivering a quality product.
> >
> > One of the reasons for the slowness in getting in was scale. Today it was
> > just me, Mat and Tyler running everything.  I talked with Emily Salvette
> > and Susan Hogarth and we believe with the credentials committee running
> > credentialing we'll be much faster.  If this is the way (and I'm not
> > convinced it's the best technical path, but once we got it going it
> showed
> > promise) we'd run it with many more producers/facilitators.
> >
> > The essence of the bottleneck was that I had 2 jobs. Mat was the producer
> > in the main delegation hall, Tyler ran "credentials"  I was the architect
> > and traffic director, setting up the hall and the rooms, moving
> > "uncredentialed" people to credentials, and then credentialed people to
> the
> > delegate hall. And of course I was tech support.
> >
> > I was also the person processing the submitted forms and sending out the
> > confirmations.  When the rush got big at 5, I had to stop processing
> forms
> > because there was a ton of traffic.  Tyler was magnificent in
> > "credentialling" though.
> >
> > Then I thought we'd cleared the decks, and Tyler sent me a text from
> > Richard and I went back to look at registrants and there were 80 more.
> So
> > we processed them too.
> >
> > But let me be clear -- all we're doing here is testing software. Every
> > trial the process gets better.  We're still not ready for a rehearsal,
> let
> > alone a dress rehearsal. Considering this blistering pace -- two user
> > facing demos in 4 days?
> >
> > But this is TESTING. The entire point of this is that things are SUPPOSED
> > to go wrong. The user experience is going to be terrible in spots. I'm
> very
> > appreciative of everyone wanting to help out with testing -- but testing
> > SUCKS.  QA (quality assurance) can't be neglected though, so I am a
> > believer in test test test and test again.  Get in as many tests as
> > possible as fast as possible. People who want to help things get better
> > should jump in and help by participating in tests, and bring patience.
> > People who want a smooth and happy experience shouldn't be involved at
> this
> > level.
> >
> > And my intent is to keep testing and getting better. And I promise when
> we
> > get to the point that I've got something I think is serviceable we'll
> have
> > MUCH bigger and more structured tests. Till then I intend to keep moving
> as
> > fast as I can from a technical stand point, and notifying the LNC as soon
> > as I can about the next trial.
> >
> > My #1 priority is the highest quality solution as fast as I can deliver
> > it.
> > ---
> > Daniel Fishman
> > Executive Director
> > The Libertarian Party
> > Join Us <http://www.lp.org/join>
> >
> >
> >> On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 10:15 PM Caryn Ann Harlos <
> caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> That really didn’t answer my question.
> >>
> >> On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 7:55 PM Daniel Fishman via Lnc-business <
> >> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> >>
> >>> I am just learning and testing software as fast as I can and as soon
> as I
> >>> am ready. I am really appreciative that everyone wants to join, but all
> >>> we're doing is functionality. Nothing official is happening, Noone is
> >>> missing out by not being in. I prefer having real members test.
> >>>
> >>> Last night at 2am I had given up on Zoom as a platform -- in fact I
> posted
> >>> about it to staff on slack a midnight, but then stuck with it for 2
> more
> >>> hours.  Then I had an epiphany sleeping that woke me up, got out of
> bed at
> >>> 6am and started working. At 10am I started testing my ideas, and was
> >>> pleased with the results.  At 11 I demoed to LPHQ which some of you
> saw in
> >>> standup, got pretty good feedback. Tweaked a bit, created the
> environment,
> >>> sent the notice to the LNC at noon.
> >>>
> >>> Honestly as fast as I could.
> >>>
> >>> Dan
> >>> ---
> >>> Daniel Fishman
> >>> Executive Director
> >>> The Libertarian Party
> >>> Join Us <http://www.lp.org/join>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 9:47 PM Daniel Fishman <dan.fishman at lphq.org>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Sorry 7:30
> >>>> ---
> >>>> Daniel Fishman
> >>>> Executive Director
> >>>> The Libertarian Party
> >>>> Join Us <http://www.lp.org/join>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 9:47 PM Daniel Fishman <dan.fishman at lphq.org>
> >>>> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> It ended at 7pm
> >>>>>
> >>>>> ---
> >>>>> Daniel Fishman
> >>>>> Executive Director
> >>>>> The Libertarian Party
> >>>>> Join Us <http://www.lp.org/join>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 7:28 PM Erin Adams via Lnc-business <
> >>>>> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> I want to clarify I registered late, so I'm patiently awaiting a
> link
> >>> at
> >>>>>> this time
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> On May 8, 2020 6:27 PM, Erin Adams <erin.adams at lp.org> wrote:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Registered but still have not received the link
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Erin Adams Region 7 alt.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> On May 8, 2020 5:10 PM, Phillip Anderson via Lnc-business <
> >>>>>> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Now 'I Drink Alone' by George Thorogood is in my head...    and now
> >>> all
> >>>>>> of
> >>>>>> yours. You're welcome.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 5:05 PM john.phillips--- via Lnc-business <
> >>>>>> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>> I know i got a call from a couple as well
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> John Phillips
> >>>>>>> Libertarian National Committee Region 6 Representative
> >>>>>>> Cell 217-412-5973
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> On May 8, 2020 4:46 PM, Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business <
> >>>>>>> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Thank you Mr Wendt.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> And I am reading on the state chairs list that some of them are
> very
> >>>>>> upset
> >>>>>>> too.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Why was the promise of more notice broken?  What was the urgent
> need
> >>>>>> to do
> >>>>>>> this TONIGHT.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 3:43 PM Caryn Ann Harlos <
> >>>>>> caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org>
> >>>>>>> wrote:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> I am talking about the convention credentialling test.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> I’m well aware of the happy hour.  I want an answer to the other.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 3:21 PM Richard Longstreth <
> >>>>>>>> richard.longstreth at lp.org> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> We do happy hour events every Friday...
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 2:17 PM Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business
> >>> <
> >>>>>>>>> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> Mr. Fishman, can you explain why you set this up for today
> >>> rather
> >>>>>> than
> >>>>>>>>>> give
> >>>>>>>>>> us more notice?  It seemed that last time we were promised more
> >>>>>>> notice,
> >>>>>>>>>> yet
> >>>>>>>>>> here we are and I want to know why.
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> *In Liberty,*
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> * Personal Note:  I have what is commonly known as Asperger's
> >>>>>> Syndrome
> >>>>>>>>>> (part of the autism spectrum).  This can affect inter-personal
> >>>>>>>>>> communication skills in both personal and electronic arenas.  If
> >>>>>>> anyone
> >>>>>>>>>> found anything offensive or overly off-putting (or some other
> >>>>>> social
> >>>>>>> faux
> >>>>>>>>>> pas), please contact me privately and let me know. *
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 3:14 PM Whitney Bilyeu via Lnc-business <
> >>>>>>>>>> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> Fortunately, I am still working. Unfortunately, that means I
> >>>>>> cannot
> >>>>>>> be
> >>>>>>>>>> on
> >>>>>>>>>>> the Happy Hour/Convention Test at this time.
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 11:04 AM Daniel Fishman via
> >>> Lnc-business
> >>>>>> <
> >>>>>>>>>>> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> We've set up a Virtual Convention Hall in Zoom, and we'd
> >>> like
> >>>>>> to
> >>>>>>>>>> join us
> >>>>>>>>>>>> there for a drink!
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> Come see our iterative process and see how we've improved
> >>> over
> >>>>>> our
> >>>>>>>>>> last
> >>>>>>>>>>>> attempt. We're not conducting any business.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> There is a richer registration and approval process -- a
> >>>>>>>>>>>> mock credentialing done by volunteers. You'll see when you
> >>>>>> sign up
> >>>>>>>>>> that
> >>>>>>>>>>>> we're asking many more questions in your registration
> >>> process,
> >>>>>> and
> >>>>>>>>>> then
> >>>>>>>>>>> we
> >>>>>>>>>>>> evaluate your answers to those questions before we decide to
> >>>>>> let
> >>>>>>> you
> >>>>>>>>>>> enter
> >>>>>>>>>>>> the main room.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> Assuming you pass our mock credentialing (and you will!)
> >>>>>> you'll be
> >>>>>>>>>> in the
> >>>>>>>>>>>> main hall, where we will be drinking and having a good time!
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> Here's the invitation:
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> I'll also be sending this to the State Chairs for them to
> >>> send
> >>>>>> to
> >>>>>>>>>> their
> >>>>>>>>>>>> delegation. Eventually we'll limit participation to only
> >>>>>> people on
> >>>>>>>>>> the
> >>>>>>>>>>>> official delegate list, but for now we're just looking at
> >>>>>>>>>> functionality.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> Hi there,
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> You are invited to Libertarian Party Happy Hour in a Virtual
> >>>>>>>>>> Convention
> >>>>>>>>>>>> Hall
> >>>>>>>>>>>> When: May 8, 2020 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> We're going to explore some new possibilities with a virtual
> >>>>>> hall
> >>>>>>> and
> >>>>>>>>>>>> breakout rooms.  Bring the recreation relaxer of your choice
> >>>>>> and
> >>>>>>>>>> join us
> >>>>>>>>>>>> for a conversation!
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> Register in advance for this meeting:
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>
> https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvc-CtrjIvGtJYGs8cySuCapOYED18MMWY
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email
> >>>>>>> containing
> >>>>>>>>>>>> information about joining the meeting.
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>> ---
> >>>>>>>>>>>> Daniel Fishman
> >>>>>>>>>>>> Executive Director
> >>>>>>>>>>>> The Libertarian Party
> >>>>>>>>>>>> Join Us <http://www.lp.org/join>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> --
> >>>>>>>>>>> *Whitney Bilyeu*
> >>>>>>>>>>> Libertarian National Committee
> >>>>>>>>>>> Region 7 Representative
> >>>>>>>>>>> 281.433.4966
> >>>>>>>>>>> LP.ORG
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> --
> >>>>>>>>> Richard Longstreth
> >>>>>>>>> Region 1 Representative (AK, AZ, CO, HI, KS, MT, NM, OR, UT, WA,
> >>>>>> WY)
> >>>>>>>>> Libertarian National Committee
> >>>>>>>>> richard.longstreth at lp.org
> >>>>>>>>> 931.538.9300
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> --
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> *In Liberty,*
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> * Personal Note:  I have what is commonly known as Asperger's
> >>>>>> Syndrome
> >>>>>>>> (part of the autism spectrum).  This can affect inter-personal
> >>>>>>>> communication skills in both personal and electronic arenas.  If
> >>>>>> anyone
> >>>>>>>> found anything offensive or overly off-putting (or some other
> >>> social
> >>>>>>> faux
> >>>>>>>> pas), please contact me privately and let me know. *
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> --
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> *In Liberty,*
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> * Personal Note:  I have what is commonly known as Asperger's
> >>> Syndrome
> >>>>>>> (part of the autism spectrum).  This can affect inter-personal
> >>>>>>> communication skills in both personal and electronic arenas.  If
> >>>>>> anyone
> >>>>>>> found anything offensive or overly off-putting (or some other
> social
> >>>>>> faux
> >>>>>>> pas), please contact me privately and let me know. *
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>
> >> --
> >>
> >> *In Liberty,*
> >>
> >> * Personal Note:  I have what is commonly known as Asperger's Syndrome
> >> (part of the autism spectrum).  This can affect inter-personal
> >> communication skills in both personal and electronic arenas.  If anyone
> >> found anything offensive or overly off-putting (or some other social
> faux
> >> pas), please contact me privately and let me know. *
> >>
> >>
>
-- 

*In Liberty,*

* Personal Note:  I have what is commonly known as Asperger's Syndrome
(part of the autism spectrum).  This can affect inter-personal
communication skills in both personal and electronic arenas.  If anyone
found anything offensive or overly off-putting (or some other social faux
pas), please contact me privately and let me know. *