I live about 2 hours away and was thinking I might like to come, but I'm not real familiar with how LW meetups work. Are they open to pretty much anyone (i.e. is it a problem that I'm just a lurker and don't really know anyone)? Anything in particular I have to do to sign up? How long do the meetups usually last?
On the Slate Star Codex
announcement Scott
(Yvain) said, "If you're reading this, you're invited", so all are welcome.
There are usually one or more lurkers/people who don't really know anyone.
No sign-up necessary.
There is no hard time limit, but it seems like previous ones have often lasted
like three hours or more if I remember correctly. But you can leave (or
arrive) at any time.
Discussion article for the meetup : Michigan Meetup
WHEN: 07 September 2014 02:00:00PM (-0400)
WHERE: 19334 Angling Street, Livonia, MI
Our more-or-less trimonthly Ann Arbor + Detroit area meetup. Myself and Ozy will be hosting, and Swimmer963 will be visiting from Canada.
No particular topic, but bring games and discussion topics as they interest you.
Discussion article for the meetup : Michigan Meetup