Hi Matthew, <quote who="Matthew Davidson">
But before I started cross-posting to half a dozen LUG lists offering sofa space*, I wanted to check whether this might be considered poor etiquette or just a bad idea. Perhaps it could be considered inter-team poaching?
I think this sounds like a great idea. SFD is a long term project for everyone involved, so having combined events in different places can be launch pads for new events and for bringing people together for a stonger community well into the future. So long as it is a great day and has some positive impact on the general public, I think most things are ok :) Just make it fun!
* Incidentally, I have two of the most comfortable sofas known to mankind, and live half a block away from a rather splendid pub.
I shall certainly remember this next time I'm up your way :) Cheers, Pia -- Software Freedom Day http://softwarefreedomday.org/