Sure, much time goes into this thing, but please don't feel sorry for me. I am currently "awaiting" a wedding in Greece (island of Crete, see @timsaid's recent timtravel posts) so my office / laptop has moved to a terrace on the beach for a couple of days :)
Gosh,... that tidal noise is disturbing....
Headlines!
- In this post: New names added to the SteemFest² site
- SteemFest's HF Hotels dedicated booking site closed, as announced before. No worries: Book directly through HF Hotels or via Booking.com. Act fast as prices will not go lower....
- Come 1 day early and join the SteemFest Blockchain Hackathon on Wednesday 1 November 9 AM, open to Designers, Conceptors, Developers, Creators, Thinkers and Humans!
- In this post: Let's have a ball in SnookerClub Lisboa on the evening of 2 November.
New names talking / performing at SteemFest² announced:
- @everlove (US): Artist of life, Steemit Collaborative Art Journey
- @chris4210 (DE): Co-founder Bitshares Munich
- @shak (DE): PEvO Project Manager
- @jexblackmore (US): Interdisciplinary artist and activist. Spokesperson for The Satanic Temple
Week updates
This week was mainly about working on the draft schedule and seeing whether requests for talks where able to be fitted in the program. But actually whenever you try to set things in motion other stuff comes on your path. Steemit.chat chatting, writing invite letters for visas, trying to get hold of that one person in Lisbon, sharing the SteemFest Press Release with (blockchain) media outlets, getting the word out about the SteemFest Blockchain Hackathon, which Mitchell got to crosspost/co-host on 'Portugal Blockchain' meetup group with 800+ members.Additionally some work on the #ArtAtSteemFest for which more info will be released soon but across the blockchain you might already find some hints. Furthermore more wheeling and dealing with locations, more prepayments, prepping the livestream, preparing the maps and other prints.
Venue Spotlight: SnookerClub Lisboa - Mingle, Pool & Dance!
After the dinner in Conference Day 1 in Centro Cultural de Belem, the busses will take us to SnookerClub Lisboa. This Snooker & Pool hall is a bit quirky but I like it as it fits the colourful mix of people Steemit is known for. Party anywhere is the motto, as long as we are with a great group of people. The SnookerClub Lisboa consists of 10 pool tables, has a darts area, and is run by 2 of Portugal's national champions together with Isabel. It has a fun bar and we'll make sure to put on some music. All night pool tables, drinks and some snacks to keep your stomach happy too :) At the end of the night it is only a short stroll up the Avenida da Liberdade to the Praça Marques de Pombal / HF Fenix Hotels area. Alternatively you can dance the night some more away at neighbouring clubs & bars, however don't forget conference day 2!More names and location updates to be announced :)
| 1. | ★★★ | HF Music | brand new with a swimming pool on top |
| 2. | ★★★ | HF Garden | build in 2008 with several awards and a city garden |
| 4. | ★★★★ | HF Urban | spacious rooms (at 500 meter walk from the above 3 hotels) |
If you have room booking problems, please use a clean incognito browser, remove your cookies and pick from the dropdown in the topbar on the hotel site: 'All Hotels in Lisbon'. If you still continue to have problems use the contact form or call the hotel directly. They are very helpful in getting you a place to stay!
Wishing you a great weekend already,
Greetings from Chania, Crete, Greece,
Yes!
SteemFest2 just keeps getting better and better!
If it wasn't already obvious from the epic results of SteemFest1 that SteemFest2 is going to be awesome here is more proof!
There is a really great buzz and more people are already going than last year!
I just made my "Official Announcement: I am Speaking At The Most Awesome Fest In The World! SteemFest2" post and I am honored to be a part of this cutting edge community and this Fantastic Fest of which will help represent the epic ness that is Steemit!
I am very excited to meet everyone who is going to be there and am sure the whole of Steemit will be a much more awesome place after we all connect and collaborate!
Full Steem Ahead to SteemFest2!
I'm so glad to know that you're on the program @quinneaker!
Me to!
I ah honored and excited!
I am going to bring everything I got to help amplify the awesomeness of this even for everyone involved and to also make sure the world sees just how EPIC Steemit Is!
Really appreciate your support Dawg!
What we know for sure:
Attendance is gonna be more than last year
Coverage from wider media is gonna be more than last year
It's gonna be creamy and delicious
You're gonna rock
hahahaha well said well said!
also follow me and upvote me as
@quinneaker can little children comment here?
what do you mean?
@quinneaker i love small town lisbon
beautiful and amazing
I am excited to explore its beauty and potential!
@quinneaker oke
Ok!
great that you'll be there. Looking forward to meeting you!
Yes!
ITs going to be a creamy and delicious good time!
Great to know you will be there and look forward to meeting you!
SteemOn!
yes, have my mind set to go. A few obstacles to tackle still but I'm remaining positive so trying to visualize me there already lol.
Where there is a will, there is a way!
This is gonna be EPIC!!
Looks like there is already some juicy controversy and ruffled feathers - and not about you this time, Quinn! 😂
Can't wait to see how everyone will shine their true values and what excellence we'll create!
Creamy and Delicious Epicness!
Seeing lots of promise though not sure what controversy you are speaking of?
SteemON!
Lots of promise for sure! I still hope there's going to be wrestling...
The controversy I refer to is the "WTF" on this thread in regards to @jexblackmore repping the satanic temple. #dualitydrama
Ok will check it out.....
Yes you know I am always up for wrestling but very few others are, especially against me ;-)>
also follow me and upvote me as
WTF @roelandp ?
Hi @cryptoctopus, thank you for your reply. As I also replied in https://steemit.chat and I will leave a comment here too:
We have not talked for a long time... I am not sure what to conclude about your comment, but it is a bit short. If you have requests or replies or comments please let them know... With WTF @roelandp? I'm not sure what you mean, but I can only interpret. I have the feeling I have to defend myself here however. Here is some initial input from people I can really align with in regards to having @jexblackmore at SteemFest: satanism is a philosophy of action, it has nothing to do with the mythical satan from christianity.
So to interpret this the correct way: it would be the same as having the band Black Sabbath perform on SteemFest (which would be pretty cool btw :D). Just because an organisation's name can be considered blasphemous by some, it doesn’t mean their day to day habits are filled with Satan worshipping, animal sacrificing and blood orgy-ing spawns of demonic copulation.
This is as far as I am concerned also the case with @jexblackmore the Satanic Temple. To mix in some Wikipedia: Satanist groups that appeared after the 1960s are widely diverse, but two major trends are theistic Satanism and atheistic Satanism. Theistic Satanists venerate Satan as a supernatural deity, viewing him not as omnipotent but rather as a patriarch. In contrast, atheistic Satanists regard Satan as merely a symbol of certain human traits. In this case we are talking an atheistic Satan group. Moar wikipeds: Atheism is, in the broadest sense, the absence of belief in the existence of deities. Iaw. no religion.
And... I seem to have to be careful now: Although many people from many religions attend, SteemFest is not a place for worshipping or praying religion or promoting a religion on stage IMHO. If people want to promote their religion or worship, they are very welcome to do that in designate areas (Temples, Churches, Mosques, their hotelroom, whatever). If SteemFest would be, it would be a place where people from many religions would be able to promote their religion, and may be called 'ReliFest' or something.
For your info: To add to this, as SteemFest earlier (planned in July 2017 in US) got cancelled (completely behind the scenes, no word out yet) it would have taking place in a Christian center actually (whom unfortunately stopped their business as announced earlier in March or April this year, hence why that SteemFest got cancelled - all behind the scenes). This would have not meant that it would all of a sudden be a religious event, it would be utilising a convenient place to get many people from many origins together.
SteemFest, just like Steemit, is also a place for discussion, so maybe we can have an open discussion at SteemFest. As far as I have seen there is nothing inhuman or cruelties going on by having @jexblackmore on stage. I encourage you to join the session and vent your remarks at SteemFest for an open discussion, or if you totally disagree simply not go to the 20 minute talk-slot (there are almost always 2 sessions at the same time at SteemFest).
There has not been any intentions to harm anyone by doing this, and to add for completeness: Opinions and views of speakers at SteemFest are not my opinions and views - I just tried to make a diverse event for all people attending. Thank you for your understanding.
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Holy smokes on getting @jexblackmore! This just makes me more excited to go to SteemFest!! Great job on the speaker lineup! This literally make me go take a second more careful perusal of the speaker profile. And the more i read, the more giddy i get!!
Exactly.
Satan literally mean "the adversary". On that, they have been good at challenge all systems of power, good or not. There is a different between what satanist say they are and what they actually do. I'm in the unfortunate position to know what they do beyond the glossy varnish they give themselves.
Seriously, would Google I/O or F8 consider giving a podium to the SATANIC TEMPLE. Just on the PR front it's horrible.
I am thrilled to be part of SteemFest and am looking forward to meeting everyone! If you are curious about my work I encourage you to visit my website: https://jexblackmore.com where you can find links to interviews and descriptions of many public actions you may have read about on the news. You can also visit our website where many questions are answered about who we are and what we believe: https://thesatanictemple.com/pages/faq
@cryptoctopus I appreciate your support, but want to clarify, it's not a difference between who we say we are and do, and what we actually do. The public has decided who we are for us, basing this characterization on popular culture, horror films, Satanic panic-style propaganda and the church. We make our intentions and beliefs very clear in interviews, lectures, essays and on our website. We are who we are.
@liondani I understand and respect your skepticism and I hope that my presentation will prove that my experience and ideas are worthy material for SteemFest. I do take issue with your concern that the decision to allow me to participate was is a bad move because it might offend the Christain community. Should we censor the voices of outsiders because we fear repercussions from the majority? Should we judge others because of what popular culture says about them - or is it our responsibility to be informed before passing judgment? I urge you to consider these questions because they are fundamental to your concerns about my inclusion.
I look forward to sharing more about what I plan to talk about soon. I'm happy to answer any questions anyone might have or point you to a place where you can find the answer!
Seriously, accusations without explanation, asking us to just trust your secret knowledge?
If you have reasons, tell them please.
What are your opinion on that?
@cryptoctopus - what would life be without an adversary to push us to be better versions of ourselves? We don't have the experience of life without contrast.
The same can be said for many Christians as well as most human beings.
The Bible sayeth:
Wise words, but they can be a bit challenging to embody in real life.
Who had the idea to invite her and who decided she will speak. What was the criteria? followers? number of post? Steem Power? Community interest ? "Activism"? If I find 50 other random activist will they apply to speak at Steem Fest too? Will they speak all?
Inviting her was my idea. There're a lot of voices on steemit that like to see religion integrated tightly with society and we welcome those people; the advocates of secularism are welcome on this platform too.
Steemit is the ultimate marketplace of ideas. Everyone gets a chance.
👏 👏 👏
If a organization name was "fu%^Khardyourlittleson" but it was proven they are activist and would never harm your kids , would you be as comfortable you are now to apply them as spokesperson? Me not. And the same is the case right now. Sorry if I am missing something.
PS and when there is smoke, most times there is fire also. It doesn't matter if the wolf is dressed as a sheep... he still is a wolf.
Be nice. Are you coming to Steemfest? I'll introduce you to @jexblackmore, she is an excellent human being.
I will. The problem is not the person @jexbackmore , the problem is what she seems to represent. I am referring only on that since I don't know here personally. If it's God will why not, of course.
Thanks for this well thought out response!!! I appreciate that. It's so easy to jump on "trigger" words and ideas, instead of digging deeper to what they actually mean
HAIL SATAN
PS: @jexblackmore is super awesome—I'm excited to hear her speak.
@jexblackmore are you up-voting all content of his comment or just his PS part ?
JESUS CHRIST destroyed him already ✝
I think the part where Batman fought with Bane was more entertaining, though.
(If Jesus already destroyed Satan, then what is to fear from satanists?)
no comment
https://lifehopeandtruth.com/prophecy/kingdom-of-god/god-vs-satan/satan-destroyed/
I am pretty sure the Christian community is not happy about it. So not a wise decision if you ask me. I am pretty sure it will damage more than it will do good to steemit reputation (and not only) .
I am pretty sure this is proxy outrage, and that everything will actually be fine. :)
The damage to Steemit’s reputation is yet to come, and when it does, it won’t be from civil liberties activists.
Thank you @roelandp for the announcement, and for the opportunity to be involved with this epic event!!! I'm excited to be part of the ArtAtSteemfest as the Steemit artists' community is really becoming bonded and bringing some juicy creations to this platform. Sharing our inspirations and enthusiasm is truly exciting. Thanks for making it happen!! <3
Thanks a bunch for the laughter at the beginning of the post, "Gosh,... that tidal noise is disturbing....", Napoleon @roelandp Dynamite! ;)
It is also quite excellent to become aware of Steemians that are involved with great quality and concern for our platform. So, here's some more gratitude for the link to them as well.
Keep on thriving in the harshness of the shore's swells, sunshine and so on... Someone has to live through it for us to believe it! Namaste :)
I can't wait to be there and meet many steemians that I love to follow here!!! ^_^
See you there!!! :)
I can't wait for Steem Fest
Okay so here are some more updates, thanks for keeping up the update with us dude :)
thank you dude too :)
I second that!
Hear Hear!
Yes ! See you there ! 🌺🌺🌺
@silviabeneforti let me follow you plzz...
It’s getting rather cold last couple of days but I am sure you will enjoy your staying in Crete. Just don’t drink too much Tsikoudia. :)
So excited, can't wait to meet all the Steemians there.
Well done @roelandp you arw doing freat job.
Cant wait ti bw in lisbon, well done!
So excited for Steemfest and I hope I can make the hackathon!
Me too!
I will see you there!
Full Steem Ahead to SteemFest2!
Hi @roelandp I was wondering if there's a time frame in which we need to order tickets for Steemfest2? I just arranged accommodation and working on flights, but won't be able to pay for the ticket till after that.
yes preferably latest 1 day in advance :) See you in Lisbon! Try to join some of the competitions!
Ok thanks. 1 day in advance should be feasible lol. I wasn't aware there were still competitions going on but will search for them now. Thanks again. Zie je daar ;)
Steemfest Amsterdam was a huge succes and I am sure this one will be even better!
Goed werk man! :D
Exactly what I was thinking!
This seems to be something Big In Making. I see such small festivals happening everywhere in the world in near future. This will allow Steemians like me to be part of this awesomeness. I wish you all the success and hope it takes the community to the new heights.
Hats off @roelandp.
Steem On!
This Steemfest energy is so potent and all the loving energy that was generated at SF1 and now SF2 will definitely have to spill over somewhere!! @roelandp has set an incredibly high standard. I'm certain we will benefit all over the world through his efforts and the joining of this community together. Indeed hats off to @roelandp.
I'm bringing a ukulele. I aim to sing a few songs for/with people. Need to get practicing, but first I need anothe uke as my daughter has take mine
ping me on [email protected] if you are serious :)
I can do a short set somewhere if there's a slot. Even better if I can borrow a guitar. It's just too much hassle to fly with one. Otherwise I'll just play anywhere for fun. I'll mail you later
Cool, can't wait to mingle!
See you there!
Hope to share some really good beers in Lisbon!
You bet! I'll take sick leave off day job so headache is in order anyway :)
Drinking is al alchemic process!
Drink proper alchemy and no headache just the BUZZ!!!
I had been limiting my exposure to these posts because I wasn't sure we'd be able to make it but I bought my ticket this weekend and I'm getting SO excited!! Can't wait! <3
Ha, oh yes. I bet that tidal noise is just so infuriating!! :O)
Didn't you get really annoyed just reading that!!!! LOL---glad to see you @meesterboom!
Hehe, yes indeed. And you my dear!! :0)
I'm almost 100% Irish (great grandparents off the boat in Boston) so darts and pool are in my blood, grew up with both in my basement 🍀😏Challenge has been set , any takers?
Sure! We've got one of these Snooker tables at home, so I'm currently training every day. Challenge accepted 😆 See you there!!
I sadly do not have a snooker table of my own so take advantage, I've actually only played Snooker while visiting China, my game of choice is billiards, and of course Darts ...
😏
LOL - I really hope it's not going to be like that in Lisbon!!! Because I prefer Rum instead of Vodka, haha!
Btw I'm terrible at playing Darts so you will be able to compensate the loss at the Snooker table like that then :-D
maybe more like this...
Also quick question: How do you make a snooker table laugh?
Hahahaha, I'm dying!!!
I have no idea, but I guess you will tell me :-))
Put your hand down a pocket and tickle its balls.
:)
@surfermarly ^
Yeah! He's gonna be my strongest competitor as it seems :-)) That's gonna be fun!
These will be some good events to witness!
Hope everything will go on well as planned. Although I can't make it to Steemfest 2, I will be there for Steemfest 3.
Is there already a potential location for SteemFest 3? I think I missed the boat on 2 at this point. Not only should I be going, prob qualified to be a speaker on all things financial.
Aah! Congratulations @everlove! I will be thrilled to experience your talk :3
talks or performances @sjennon! @everlove is curating the Steemit Collaborative Art Journey and therefore very important for the ArtAtSteemFest part (to be ann'd)
Sweeeet! Looking forward :D
I'm super stoked to be a part of this SF2m though acting more in the curation than in the speaking!! Giving lots of energy to this event will pay off in ways unseen. Grateful for the opportunity and excited for what will be!! Thanks @sjennon!
Either way, I think it's super cool that you're part of SF2 in the first place. I just think it'd great that the people I know are so involved in it and sorta makes me feel proud for them too!
It is an honor to be part of Steemfest----indeed just to be part of Steemit!!!! I appreciate your support and your happiness for us all! See you soon @sjennon!
Enjoy!
Very nice
Higly Appreciated
Keep it up buddy
a very solid agenda. hopefully the upcoming steemfest event will be as successful as planned and hoped by all parties
Oh, I LOVE this idea @roelandp!!! Now I shouldn't tell anybody that we've got a Snooker table at home, right? Haha! I'll be prepared :-D Both for the table and the bar...
hahahahahaha sounds like your ready to have some fun!
Absolutely! See you there :-))
Full Steem Ahead!
Very interesting! This seems to be something Big In Making. I wish you all the success and hope it takes the community to the new heights.
Man, I don't know how you do it.
So horrible. I bet you the sun was shining too. :) LOL.
I love all the details that come out BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER steemfest. It is so exciting each time this happens.
Keep up the great work.
it's going to be amazing. i can feel it in my bones!
I can feel it in my soul!
Full Steem Ahead to SteemFest!
Super duper excited that you're coming!!! What a BLAST we will have!
pieces are falling together. we are not complete yet but we are certainly heading the right way.
I would have loved to be there but the sad part is I have to travel half the world for that.
But I would love to see the videos of the fest or maybe live, like on YouTube or somewhere else.
Let me know if I can see it live from home @roelandp
And I wish you all the luck for this steemfest to be successful.
Thanks for making such an event possible!
Great @roelandp ! SteemFest2 is becoming a MegaFest ! I'd like to come there but I think the next year when I'll reach at least 5k followers and becoming "important" for the Steemit community!
Keep in touch ,
your @braveheart22
Keep being a leader on this great platform! Wishing you all the best at the next Steemfest!
Wish I can attend it in future and meet all you awesome Steemians!
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Keep it up my friend
Getting better each week.. new names, hackatons ,billiard, clubs and most of that is included... I hope the live streams are also available on these "special" places ;-)
I am really interested in some hackaton info.. would love to see pre projects..
I never heard of this festival before. Just researched and read and was amazed to know how much big this event is going to be. I wish I could participate. Are all the speakers whales? What's the participation fee?
your post is great, you should get a lot of rewards, thank you for sharing, do not forget my vote 100% yes, let's help fellow
I wish I was able to attend this! You all are going to have an absolute blast! I think @phelimint and I should team up and create a 1oz silver coin for Steemfest next year!
Rock on Steemians. It's gonna be great.
good post ,,
excellent! roelandp, information thanks, i like the your post thanks
Your post inspire me too much and I can't wait for your next post .
How?
exciting to be there :)
So envious ... lol, "I would if I only could, I surely would" .. (old song) I can't go and that's all there is to it, lol I do extent my best wishes to all of you that are able to go, Have a great time and take lots of vids and pics, can't wait to see all the fun !
Thanks for representing us all here on steemit and spreading the word !
Can we have Ronnie O'Sullivan as guest star? No? Ok, I love snooker anyway :)
the portuguese national champions will be there most probably as they help run the venue actually :)
Steemfest = Grand Royal Wedding :D
It should be great to be there! Thanks for sharing, you have my vote as a witness. Enjoy Crete!
Congratulations @roelandp!
Your post was mentioned in the hit parade in the following category:
After a long day of useful steemit info the SnookerClub in Lisboa looks like a great place to chill and especially have a drink @roelandp thanks for sharing more info on it just waiting on getting a little more money for my plane ticket atm nearly there.
Thanks for great news
A lot of people wish to attend but do not have the financial capability. I want to be there. I really want to be there.
There is nothing i can do about it. But i am sure the actions will be covered online. I will get to watch the fun but will not be able to participate in the fun
there will be livestreams @ https://youtube.com/steemfest
Yeah i will surely catch the programme
How are you friends steemit hopefully still given the security and health.
And hopefully your days are fun, with your latest posts, which give a lot of inspiration and benefit to the loyal readers of Steemit.
@roelandp your many great posts. This is a very interesting and useful post, so it is my heart's intention to read and see in detail the posts you share. I voted and followed you.