“ hi, i'm a PhD student of global affairs focusing on digital communication issues. recently moved to the area and looking to meet other people interested in the social/technology nexus. ”

“ Hi, I'm a lawyer in Manhattan. I publish the blogs "Recording Industry vs The People" and "Ohio Election Fraud". ”

“ I'm Bryan, the organizer of this group. ”

“ I'm a freelance multimedia producer, and also work in IT. I haven't done much freelance work since I came to New York--BUT, I do have a lot of produced creative digitial media. The issues that the EFF represent are crucial! ”

“ Open Source enthusiast & Linux user here! ”

“ CEO of EIC (a deveopment firm) ”

“ I push square pictures through round wires. I do post engineering for a post house. Sports remotes a specialty. ”

“ hello group...Quite simply a free thinker who wants to make sure info and knowledge are free for all to be informed,each one,teach one.My quest for knowledge is constant.It's not right to be at the mercy of corporate and governmental policy..be free ”

“ Hello, my name is Jason Mark Anderman and I am an experienced technology law attorney working in house for a Fortune 500 company. I have often followed EFF's efforts over the years and would love to become more involved. ”

“ I have become interested in computer piracy and hacking in less developed countries such as Ukraine where I run a program for gifted high school students. Piracy effects our program negatively. Yet, it offers opportunities. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I lost a friend, and I know others could also benefit from talking and supporting one another. ”

“ Hi im joe ”

“ I have just arrived in NY and I am going to do my TOEFL exam next month. If anyone has interesting material preparing for this exam please contact me. I can also teach portuguese and make juridical translations as I am a lawyer in Brazil! ”

“ Hi, I am Mike Salvatore, Founder and CEO of AudioSnacks.com. ”

“ Hi! I've been in NY for a year and a half. I'm from Australia mostly, and have a masters in information technology law. Love the area. Can't wait to learn more about it from you guys. ”

“ Hi, I am a retired computer professional with a small consulting business. I have followed and admired the fine work of the EFF for a while. Thought it would be nice to meet up with this group and make some new friends. ”

“ "Passionate about process as applied to design. Have strong visual sense - in past wrked as Video DP. Co. Imagelink, creates online promotions using 2 & 3D in: Flashmercials, e-cards and branded web sites. 3D immersive wk shwn @ Boston Cyber Arts '05 ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm always looking for new rides, advice, etc... ”

“ For some reason these alerts are now generalized, meaning they are not customizable to the individual alert. So please send a message to: meetupalert going to the domain of middleearthmedia.com if you are also interested this in subject. Lefty ”

“ "Livestock" makes more Green House Gasses than ALL SUVs+cars+trains+trucks+ships and 'slashies' the animal's rights. Let's go Veg, live longer, have fun, save the world! ”

“ DMCA should be overturned as unconstitutional! Im with a NYC ISP looking to get this message spread . . . ”

“ I like roleplaying of all kinds, and I enjoy learning and teaching new systems. ”

“ 24 year old Swede. Works for mobile community company Upoc Networks Life in photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gustaf/ Life in music: http://www.last.fm/user/ouvriere/ ”

“ Would you join in our HI based effort, called Downloaders 4 Dennis, which is focusing on converting some 5 million of the online Music downloading population to Dennis K 'adherents'(a necessary first step prior to becoming outright supporters)? This is on ”