AN Meet Up!

[chasej]

As much as you don't like it, appleandbee is right, because this forum is centred around VCE and education, as 'ATAR'Notes. Hence, having a higher SS or ATAR actually does play a role in hierarchy on here, as much as you want to deny it, it's true and I feel the same way as appleandbee, getting a <90 ATAR brings shame on this forum, although it may be done so subtly... But we're all open to opinions, and this is mine, and I'm guessing also many's

appleandbee wasn't complaining about people saying the got high ATARs. They were making allegations that all people did was study and they weren't genuine people. This is an academic forum, of course academic results matter, it's entered around academia so naturally those best at studying would be the most respected and valued members, but that doesnt detract from other members. I've talked to many people who have gotten <90 on here and they've enjoyed using the forums in my experience, and found it a useful resource.

I wasn't debating the importance of academic ability on here, I just thought appleandbee's presumptions were inappropriate.

Anyway, I don't want to make this a debate about the forums, this is for the meetup.

[Orson]

As much as you don't like it, appleandbee is right, because this forum is centred around VCE and education, as 'ATAR'Notes. Hence, having a higher SS or ATAR actually does play a role in hierarchy on here, as much as you want to deny it, it's true and I feel the same way as appleandbee, getting a &lt;90 ATAR brings shame on this forum, although it may be done so subtly... But we're all open to opinions, and this is mine, and I'm guessing also many's

:/

I'll see you all tommorow..! Looking forward to meeting all of you in real life at last!

[pi]

Let's all just calm down a bit guys

I think we have a lot of variety on this forum; some take studying and marks super seriously, some less so; some love to tell others their marks, some don't; some like to answer more questions, some like to ask more questions; some like to worship those with highs scores, others don't; etc. This makes the community diverse, and I think that makes it not unlike any other school. I don't think it's up to any one of us to judge why someone weighs one factor more heavily than someone else, we don't know why they're here, we don't know what's happening at home, we don't know what's happened in their lives (inb4 you don't know my story memes), we don't even know if they're telling the truth sometimes. And that's to be expected - we are all posting relatively anonymously on the internet

I can't speak for everyone, but personally I don't really care what someone's scores are, as long as they're happy and doing what they love. I'd rather have a forum of people largely content with their lives, than have a bunch of stressed out and depressed high achievers. And that's just what I think it important, I'm sure each of us has different thoughts on what is most important for this community, that's that cool too

To turn back to the meetup, I've attended three over my years here. I didn't go to the one in 2011 (my graduating year) because for many reasons stated here ("bunch of nerds talking about ATARs and study scores and flashcards and physics and <some other topic I wasn't interested in talking about because I'm Indian and talk about these things at home 24/7>") and I think I was being too judgmental and was pretty off the mark because when I went to later meets (as a "mod"), the scene was pretty different. Sure, those "nerdy" topics come up, and it's honestly a decent ice-breaker to ask something like "so what are our plans for next year?", but the conversation naturally flows from there.

Having said that, doubt I can stay for long tomorrow, but I'll hopefully duck in at some point!

[Biology24123]

How many people are going to this

[chasej]

Will there be some sort of sign so we know where the meet up is at the gardens? I've never been to flagstaff gardens so don't know how big it is.

[pi]

How many people are going to this

Varies every year, usually 15+ Some years closer to 30!

Will there be some sort of sign so we know where the meet up is at the gardens? I've never been to flagstaff gardens so don't know how big it is.

Usually it's somewhere close to the station, look for a group of teenagers and young adults haha. Unfortunately I don't think there will be signs.

Post here if you get lost and I'm sure someone can help!

[chasej]

Varies every year, usually 15+ Some years closer to 30!

Usually it's somewhere close to the station, look for a group of teenagers and young adults haha. Unfortunately I don't think there will be signs.

Post here if you get lost and I'm sure someone can help!

Ah ok thanks   Im sure I'll figure it out - im coming from the station myself most likely.

Hopefully I won't walk up to the wrong group

[tashhhaaa]

thoroughly disappointed that I can't make it, have fun guys 

[Orson]

Hopefully I won't walk up to the wrong group

Totally gonna happen to me...

[brenden]

SUPER KEEN! Anyone want to meet me at MC early and help me carry groceries etc? (That's if I even get there early coz I slept through like 4 alarms and still have to go get the esky loool)

[appleandbee]

SUPER KEEN! Anyone want to meet me at MC early and help me carry groceries etc? (That's if I even get there early coz I slept through like 4 alarms and still have to go get the esky loool)

How early?

Also I thought Flagstaff closes on weekends? I'll probably be coming from Southern Cross station (if I do come).

[strawberries]

How early?

Also I thought Flagstaff closes on weekends? I'll probably be coming from Southern Cross station (if I do come).

Just realized this too^

apple still haven't decided?

[cooldude123]

How early?

Also I thought Flagstaff closes on weekends?

Looks like it's open now: http://ptv.vic.gov.au/news-and-events/news/flagstaff-station-to-open-on-weekends-in-under-a-month/

[literally lauren]

Forgot to say this earlier because of lectures and whatnot, but I will be there and I will be bringing cookies if either of those facts persuade anyone to come 

& Flagstaff should be open on weekends as of the start of this year, I think.

SUPER KEEN! Anyone want to meet me at MC early and help me carry groceries etc? (That's if I even get there early coz I slept through like 4 alarms and still have to go get the esky loool)

What time?

[IndefatigableLover]

Change of plans but I'll try to come down for a bit depending on what time I'm getting to the city (for some Aus Open hype later)!