On Jan. 27th, 2011, Meetup.com launched a secret project code named 'Mayhem Mode'.

They substituted the user interface of their platform with a new one. They called this new user interface 'newmeetup'.  Later it was revealed that this substitution was the outcome of a secret project.  It was also acknowledged that this switch would cause some meetup groups to 'fail'.

They made a wholesale change the user interface of meetup groups around the world. Many organizers were very upset with this and many threatened to leave meetup altogether and move their groups to other platforms. About 2% of these organizers found a 'hidden in plain sight' discussion forum and let everyone know what they thought.

Many others realized that moving their groups would be difficult and would potentially negate all of the work they had done over the lifetime of their groups.

What could they do?

I decided to create this site as a place for the organizers and other web developers to gather and experiment with the new user interface. Many organizers did not want to experiment with their sites, and that is very understandable. The new interface had a ton of bugs in it, and most organizers are not interested in implementing some of the options in the new interface, let alone subject their groups to the bug ridden launch.

This is the place to join (for free) a *newmeetup* group. It is set to what Meetup HQ describes as "low moderation mode", so guess what? you are in charge and I *just* pay for it.

Have fun with it.

Visit the discussion forums to get an understanding of what happens in 'low moderation mode'.

If you are an organizer who intends to move your group to another platform, then this is the place to stay in touch with other meetup organizers and share with them your experience.

If you are a web developer, then this is the place to interact with meetup organizers who are looking for solutions to a problem that was imposed on them.

This group represents a new social network. A network of passionate organizers who created groups using the Meetup platform. A network of people who were successful with that platform and are looking to improve upon it.

Join us
Who do I know here?
Join us and be the first to know when new Meetups are scheduled
Log in with Facebook to find out
By creating a Meetup account, you agree to the Terms of Service

We are developing a new social network - join us.

Join and suggest a new Meetup

Recent Meetups

See all past Meetups

What's new

More activity
 

Membership perks

Offer a perk for our members and get exposure.

Offer a perk →
Other nearby
Meetups
Why these groups?
x

The Meetup Groups shown here are topically similar to let's meetup and stay in touch.

Groups are more likely to be displayed here if they:

  • have a Meetup scheduled
  • have a high rating
  • have a group photo
  • are "public" and not "private"
  • have shown they are likely to stick around (older than 30 days)
Find more Meetup Groups
near Menlo Park

Log in

  • Not registered with us yet?

Forgot your password?

or

Log in to Meetup with your Facebook account.

Log in using Facebook

Sign up

Use Facebook?
Sign up using Facebook
Otherwise, join Meetup here:

By creating a Meetup account, you agree to Meetup's Terms of Service