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=== Toronto Bladers chat === | === Toronto Bladers chat === | ||
During 2021 the [[bladers chat]] was very active and while that is appreciated, it can also be overwhelming at times for some skaters, therefore a set of guidelines was put in place to alleviate the load of messages that we can produce. Please see the guidelines and when possible always address the person that posted a message, in private, unless the subject is of everyone’s interest. The idea is, to post publicly and receive feedback privately when the matter is not of general interest. (sale, trade, deal, question about someone stuff, etc) | During 2021 the [[Toronto bladers chat]] was very active and while that is appreciated, it can also be overwhelming at times for some skaters, therefore a set of guidelines was put in place to alleviate the load of messages that we can produce. Please see the guidelines and when possible always address the person that posted a message, in private, unless the subject is of everyone’s interest. The idea is, to post publicly and receive feedback privately when the matter is not of general interest. (sale, trade, deal, question about someone stuff, etc) | ||
In the future, the chat may just be for an organizing team and or the most active skaters. | In the future, the chat may just be for an organizing team and or the most active skaters. | ||
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As it can be seen, in 2021 the group was not much used due to it’s ongoing problems. In 2022, not much is planned for this group for 2022, with the exception of [[Bladers day]], Halloween and Luminous roll and perhaps a random unplanned fixed location skate event. | As it can be seen, in 2021 the group was not much used due to it’s ongoing problems. In 2022, not much is planned for this group for 2022, with the exception of [[Bladers day]], Halloween and Luminous roll and perhaps a random unplanned fixed location skate event. | ||
'''The group has been dead and neglected for over a decade'''. In 2019 Carlos organized a few events, then | '''The group has been dead and neglected for over a decade'''. In 2019 Carlos organized a few events, then [[speedy]] picked up on it but it is not possible to manage a group with 600 accounts when [[speedy]] do not have permissions to do so and the only person that can do that, only logged in 1 time in 2021, after many attempts of mine to reach out to him. The rest can be read here: | ||
* [[Reasons to move away from meetup Toronto rollerblade inline skater group]] | * [[Reasons to move away from meetup Toronto rollerblade inline skater group]] | ||
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== Store publicity and advertisement == | == Store publicity and advertisement == | ||
Over the years we have all met skaters that have used different local stores for their skating needs and many have have good and bad experiences in both stores. Feel free to recommend a store or product another skater, use the store | Over the years we have all met skaters that have used different local stores for their skating needs and many have have good and bad experiences in both stores. Feel free to recommend a store or product another skater, use the store merchandising and talk about your experiences but I would like to kindly ask to do it outside of the Toronto Bladers platforms (chat, wiki, platforms, social media, etc) in order to keep the group neutral towards these business and avoid ongoing politics. | ||
'''During 2021, a few things were brought to attention:''' | '''During 2021, a few things were brought to attention:''' | ||
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Therefore, being neutral in these rivalries seems the best course of action at the moment. | Therefore, being neutral in these rivalries seems the best course of action at the moment. | ||
In addition, I have tried to see if someone would advertise us, and got no reply to such request. | In addition, I have tried to see if someone would advertise us, and got no reply to such request. | ||
Should we ever get some sort of sponsoring, this position will be reviewed. All sponsor achievements will be used towards | Should we ever get some sort of sponsoring, this position will be reviewed. All sponsor achievements will be used towards maintaining the group costs and activities. | ||