Not necessary. Here are some other possibilities:
1 Part of the name is real and the rest is a pseudonym or incomplete - this seems to be quite common.
2 Uses only initials
3 Have multiple fb accounts with one with a real name and one with a pseudonym (eg one personal and one work)
4 Shares an account with their partner and/or relative

I am not convinced by the wind turbine syndrome but some are and they seem have dug their heels in. If the only two options are putting one of these in or not putting in any wind turbines at all due to community resistance, then their advantage is quite significant.

Two people turned up - we just had a bit of trouble finding each other. I wonder what happened to PuZZleDucK. Going by the turnout in this one and attendance in meet ups in other states, I guess the slashdot community in Australia is getting smaller.

By the way bscott, the SSID idea didn't work that well - probably due to limited range and/or interference inside the pub. Next time lets try either a big sign or waking around with the Vucan salute to see who responds.

Great to hear you're coming bscott.

The "Slashdot" SSID is a good idea. Or you could just keep an eye out for any of these ugly people from the last gathering :)

By the way Cryacin, I hope you are bringing the t-shirts!

Cryacin, how will we find other? I prefer no to be wondering around asking people if they've heard of Slashdot. Perhaps you suggest a corner of the pub we can all meet at?

You can meet us for a drink until 6:30pm and still get to IGDA on time.

Sounds good - count me in.

The place is fine - I think the issue is the day of the week - Saturdays tend to be bad for most people. If its any consolation, the only other Australian party is in Canberra and only the organiser (brindafella) has responded. Maybe we can video conference in brindafella to the Melbourne party if we need to boost numbers :)

As I said before, the last event five years ago was on a Tuesday and the turnout was pretty good. How about Tuesday 16/10 or Tuesday 23/10 from around 5:30pm at PJ O'Brien's?

Thanks for organising Cryacin. I have been meaning to put up an event myself but I travel a bit for work so there is a chance that I won't be in Melbourne and that is why I can't be a host.

One minor point - the 20 Oct is a Saturday, so it might e difficult for people to make. Also the pub might be crowded so it might be difficult to find each other and chat - plus geeks may not like crowds. I attended the 10 year anniversary in Melbourne a few years back and I think it was on a weekday (Tuesday?). Around 10 people showed by memory and more than a few of those attending were working in the city.

(and may I add - FP :)

It has already happened in an article by Emil Protalinski (the guy in the headline photo):
Facebook is suing Mark Zuckerberg