Anarchist Communist Group Public Meeting September 5th: Anarchist Communism vs Big Tent Anarchism (Part of Antiuniversity 2021)

[charlie mowbray]

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Anarchist Communism vs Big Tent Anarchism (Part of Antiuniversity 2021)

Anarchist communism is a tradition which has developed distinct analyses and strategies that have a lot to offer the revolutionary movement

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[Serge Forward]

Tomorrow!

 

[danny la rouge]

Looking forward to this.

 

[brogdale]

Probably just me being dumb, but is there any sort of app thingy requirement to be able to 'attend' online?

 

[brogdale]

Although...this does clash with the football!

 

[belboid]

Although...this does clash with the football!

is there a tent big enough for england supporting anarchists?

 

[brogdale]

is there a tent big enough for england supporting anarchists?

You'd hope so.

 

[danny la rouge]

Although...this does clash with the football!

is there a tent big enough for england supporting anarchists?

What time is the football on? Our meeting is:

Sun, 5 September 2021
19:00 – 21:00 BST

 

[danny la rouge]

Probably just me being dumb, but is there any sort of app thingy requirement to be able to 'attend' online?

I’m presuming it’s Zoom.

 

[brogdale]

What time is the football on? Our meeting is:

Sun, 5 September 2021
19:00 – 21:00 BST

Actually, should be OK; kick off is 5pm

 

[brogdale]

I’m presuming it’s Zoom.

Does that requite any app of anything?
Not been doing any of that malarky.

 

[danny la rouge]

Does that requite any app of anything?
Not been doing any of that malarky.

I’ll find out if it’s specifically zoom.

I’ve been using it and other video conferencing platforms a lot over the course of the pandemic. It’s hard to think back to being a first time user. My memory though is that you do have to download the software prior to your first meeting, and set up an account. You’ll be asked what screen name you want to use and to test out the microphone and camera of the device you’ll be using.

It would have been useful for Antiuniversity to not presume we’re all old hands at this now. But my advice to you is go to the zoom site, download the software and tinker around with the workings long in advance of the meeting. This evening preferably.

 

[danny la rouge]

Then prior to the meeting, you’ll be emailed a link with log in details and you’ll clink the link. This will open zoom for you, and you may have to enter a code, or not, depending on the parameters set by the organisers.

 

[brogdale]

I’ll find out if it’s specifically zoom.

I’ve been using it and other video conferencing platforms a lot over the course of the pandemic. It’s hard to think back to being a first time user. My memory though is that you do have to download the software prior to your first meeting, and set up an account. You’ll be asked what screen name you want to use and to test out the microphone and camera of the device you’ll be using.

It would have been useful for Antiuniversity to not presume we’re all old hands at this now. But my advice to you is go to the zoom site, download the software and tinker around with the workings long in advance of the meeting. This evening preferably.

Thanks for that Danny.

 

[Dom Traynor]

You can do Zoom through your browser without an account but you're probably better off using the app and an account if you can.

 

[hitmouse]

Some groups do zoom meetings and simultaneously livestream to youtube for people who can't be bothered with zoom, and can still contribute in the livestream comments, although obv that has a bit of a tradeoff in terms of being less secure/anonymous.

 

[brogdale]

Some groups do zoom meetings and simultaneously livestream to youtube for people who can't be bothered with zoom, and can still contribute in the livestream comments, although obv that has a bit of a tradeoff in terms of being less secure/anonymous.

Yeah, I'd feel more comfortable with that sort of live-streaming arrangement; I'm not at all confident with downloading software etc for the camera stuff.

 

[Dom Traynor]

Yeah I recommend the free version of Streamyard although OSB is always good but a level up (it's used by radio). You can stream to YouTube, Twitch and FB direct from Zoom as well.

 

[danny la rouge]

Yeah I recommend the free version of Streamyard although OSB is always good but a level up (it's used by radio). You can stream to YouTube, Twitch and FB direct from Zoom as well.

I’m just getting the sound the adults make in Charlie Brown.

 

[danny la rouge]

Does that requite any app of anything?
Not been doing any of that malarky.

It’s Zoom.

 

[Serge Forward]

Audio of this event is now available: New ACG Podcast: Anarchist Communism Vs Big Tent Anarchism - Anarchist Communist Group

From our recent London Anti-University meeting, ACG speakers look at the tradition of anarchist communism and explore its distinctness from other anarchist currents.

The speakers discuss a range of questions such as the role of organisation, insurrectionism, class analysis, freedom and collective responsibility, attitudes towards Labour and support for national liberation. They address these questions by looking at specific contexts, from the Russian Revolution to today’s pandemic, and how we can best build an effective revolutionary anarchist movement.

You can hear it from our At the Café podcast page or via a range of platforms at Anchor FM.