[Coco] CoCoFEST! Communications

[johnmarkmelanie at gmail.com]

All,

I think this is a server invite for CoCo Discord.
https://discord.gg/PP4GZWgV


-John Mark Mobley

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From: johnmarkmelanie at gmail.com <johnmarkmelanie at gmail.com> 
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2023 8:09 PM
To: 'CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts' <coco at maltedmedia.com>
Subject: RE: [Coco] CoCoFEST! Communications

All,

We are having a lively discussion over on Dischor.com, CoCo Discord, EVENTS #glenside-cocofest.

Ex:
JohnMarkM — Today at 4:24 PM
I have a friend that likes to watch old gangster movies and he's trying to learn the gangster lingo. I wonder if anyone here knows how to talk like a gangster.

TRS-Eric — Today at 4:43 PM
You see, pal, CoCoFEST! is the bee's knees, the real McCoy, a hotsy-totsy shindig where all the swanky cats and doll faces gather to celebrate that classy piece of machinery, the Tandy Color Computer. No sir, this ain't no ordinary hootenanny, it's a ritzy affair where the sharpest of minds, the slickest of programmers, and the cattiest of enthusiasts come together to swap ideas, gab about new-fangled contraptions, and revel in the grandeur of this technological marvel. >From hardware innovations to software demonstrations, CoCoFEST! is a sizzling testament to the enduring allure of the Tandy Color Computer. So put on your glad rags, grab your favorite dame or fella, and let's head on down to CoCoFEST!, where the party's always jumpin', the spirits are high, and the future's as bright as a million megawatts! - ChatGPT

TRS-Eric — Today at 5:06 PM
haha nope, much simpler 😄 
ChatGPT Prompt: Give me a one paragraph essay on CoCoFEST! for the Tandy Color Computer and do it in the style of a 1930s gangster.
bonus, I told it to be more realistic and violent and it basically described the various CoCo rivalries:

Now listen up, you mugs! CoCoFEST! ain't just some fancy shindig for the Tandy Color Computer lovers; it's a cutthroat gathering where the sharpest of minds and the most ruthless of programmers come to duke it out. That's right, buddy, these hard-boiled cats and dames ain't here to play nice. They're in it to win it, showing off their latest hardware innovations and software demonstrations like prized fighters in the ring.

But it ain't all smooth sailing at this hoedown. Oh no, competition gets fierce, and the atmosphere can turn as violent as a back alley brawl. You'll see programmers throwin' verbal jabs and hardware hackers gettin' physical, all in the name of protectin' their turf and establishin' their dominance in the Tandy Color Computer game. So strap on your brass knuckles, grab your trusty sidearm, and get ready to rumble at CoCoFEST! - where it's not just about the tech, but also survival of the fittest.

-John Mark Mobley

-----Original Message-----
From: johnmarkmelanie at gmail.com <johnmarkmelanie at gmail.com> 
Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2023 4:26 PM
To: 'CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts' <coco at maltedmedia.com>
Subject: RE: [Coco] CoCoFEST! Communications

All,

It looks like Discord is a good choice.
I see CoCoDiscord and under that I see EVENTS #glenside-cocofest.
If we could all use the same app for just the 3 days of the CoCoFEST! than that would be interesting. I know not everyone will but at least I can dream of how nice it would be for everyone to be on the same messaging app.

-John Mark Mobley