This has been an interesting thread to follow, there should be one non-Wikimania, because it does matter. I've met several Wikimedians at the couple meet-ups I've been to with whom on-wiki I had many disagreements with. Meeting face to face clears that air with the human contact. James Forrester is the champion of meetups for good reason. I met him in D.C., far from where I live, while he was in for less than 24 hours, far from where he lives. I butt heads with MZMcBride many times, but I slept on his couch. It's not just about localization for chapters; the opportunity to travel and meet those whom you've known online for a very long time or only by the periphery is a great experience.
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