On Sunday, 8 March 2020 at 03:14:24 UTC, Walter Bright wrote:
> On 3/7/2020 1:13 PM, Ernesto Castellotti wrote:
> Next year, we're going to have it even if a meteor strike is imminent :-)


What about rescheduling it for later this year? I'd suggest September(summer).

On Saturday, 7 March 2020 at 20:37:32 UTC, Mike Parker wrote:
> I really wish I didn't have to make this announcement, but in light of the COVID-19 outbreak and with an abundance of caution, the D Language Foundation and Symmetry Investments have agreed to cancel DConf 2020.
>
> Though it's possible that things will have cleared up by June, we can't be sure that will be the case. We don't want to put members of the D community at risk if things are not cleared up, or risk travel disruptions for those who do register and make travel plans. We decided it's better to cancel earlier rather than later to minimize the number of people who will need to cancel or rebook their travel arrangements.
>
> Personally, I was really looking forward to heading to London and seeing everyone again, but I do agree with the decision. We hope not many of you will be impacted by the decision and we're terribly sorry if you are.

Sad to hear this, I was really looking forward to it. But indeed there seem to be no other choice.
Don't think an online event will quite fill the gap, many of us already interact online very frequently anyway.

On 3/7/2020 9:36 PM, Murilo wrote:
> What about rescheduling it for later this year? I'd suggest September(summer).

The coronavirus plague could easily last for a year.

On Sunday, 8 March 2020 at 03:56:35 UTC, Era Scarecrow wrote:

>  From what i've researched, it's more or less the flu... a somewhat more contagious, over-hyped, genetically modified, potentially respiratory infection cold/flu; And likely a tool by government(s) to force unwanted policies down our throats like Martial Law, restriction of travel, Mandatory Vaccines and/or micro-chipping. As well as the government had it since 2015 in certain labs thus more than likely there's already a vaccine.

I'm writing this note from Italy, and specifically from Milano, and I've only one request: please stop.

Let's stay talking only about the marvellous D language.

On Saturday, 7 March 2020 at 20:37:32 UTC, Mike Parker wrote:
> Personally, I was really looking forward to heading to London and seeing everyone again, but I do agree with the decision. We hope not many of you will be impacted by the decision and we're terribly sorry if you are.

Very disappointing as I'd hoped to go for at least one day for the first time.
But very much the right thing to do under the circumstances.

Hi Mike,

I'm so sorry to hear this, but I completely understand and support the reasoning.  Given the circumstances I was honestly expecting this to happen.

As others have suggested, I hope we can organize something online via videoconferencing.  It will be good to "see" and chat with everyone even if only at a distance.

Yes, we all interact a lot online anyway, but there's a difference between our day to day interactions, versus having some dedicated presentation and Q&A time.  Besides, DConf isn't just for those of us who go, the presentation videos are part of our outreach.

Thanks and best wishes,

     -- Joe

On Sunday, 8 March 2020 at 03:56:35 UTC, Era Scarecrow wrote:
> On Saturday, 7 March 2020 at 20:37:32 UTC, Mike Parker wrote:
>> I really wish I didn't have to make this announcement, but in light of the COVID-19 outbreak and with an abundance of caution, the D Language Foundation and Symmetry Investments have agreed to cancel DConf 2020.
>
>  From what i've researched, it's more or less the flu... a somewhat more contagious, over-hyped, genetically modified, potentially respiratory infection cold/flu; And likely a tool by government(s) to force unwanted policies down our throats like Martial Law, restriction of travel, Mandatory Vaccines and/or micro-chipping. As well as the government had it since 2015 in certain labs thus more than likely there's already a vaccine.
>
>  Lots of details on the matter. Unfortunate for DConf to be cancelled. But whatever is considered safest and best for everyone involved.

You are very misinformed about it, not sure what your sources are for your "research" but you've done your research the wrong places.

It's not "more or less" the flu. They're not in the same category, not even a similar virus. It's in the same family as ex. SARS. The flu has no genetic connection to it.

Yes, it's respiratory but that doesn't mean it's the same as the flu.

Please take off your tinfoil hat too, there's nobody and I mean nobody in this world that's trying to hide vaccines, not for profit, not for population control. There are far too many researchers and doctors in this world for such a conspiracy theory to even be remotely true.

There's a lot of great people currently working all day long trying to find a vaccine and there's one in the workings already but still months until it has been tested properly and can be distributed.

Restriction of travel is not Martial law in this case and it's fair to say the governments SHOULD indeed restrict travel. In fact a lot of countries already have done so and that's for good reason. To prevent spread. One of the biggest factors in virus spread is always airports.

Mandatory vaccines should be the norm. There are no reasons not to get a vaccine unless you're having an allergic reaction but in that case everyone around you should vaccinate. It's called herd immunity.

Micro-chipping will not happen because of this and most likely won't happen in most of the world, if ever because that's a clear violation of human rights as it is currently. You cannot force anyone to do so, it's the same as forcing everyone to get tattoos, which you can't. There are of course companies etc. that offers it but it's all voluntarily and nothing is forced.

The world is not out to get you, the government isn't really evil and mostly the world is becoming a better place every day.
Regardless of how you look at the world then it's better than it was 100 years ago or even just 50 years ago.
We keep improving but that doesn't mean humans don't make mistake and it also doesn't mean there aren't bad apples among us but mostly the world is good and most people will do good.

Your whole message comes across as ignorant and it's disrespectful to people that actually are working hard to prevent the spread and/or finding a cure/vaccine.

On Saturday, 7 March 2020 at 20:37:32 UTC, Mike Parker wrote:
> I really wish I didn't have to make this announcement, but in light of the COVID-19 outbreak and with an abundance of caution, the D Language Foundation and Symmetry Investments have agreed to cancel DConf 2020.
>
> Though it's possible that things will have cleared up by June, we can't be sure that will be the case. We don't want to put members of the D community at risk if things are not cleared up, or risk travel disruptions for those who do register and make travel plans. We decided it's better to cancel earlier rather than later to minimize the number of people who will need to cancel or rebook their travel arrangements.
>
> Personally, I was really looking forward to heading to London and seeing everyone again, but I do agree with the decision. We hope not many of you will be impacted by the decision and we're terribly sorry if you are.

Sad to hear this but hopefully people can work something out with an online conference.

On Tuesday, 10 March 2020 at 18:06:53 UTC, bauss wrote:
> On Sunday, 8 March 2020 at 03:56:35 UTC, Era Scarecrow wrote:
>>  From what i've researched,
>
> You are very misinformed about it, not sure what your sources are for your "research" but you've done your research the wrong places.

Indeed.

I am aware that people susceptible to conspiracy theories have a tendency to mistrust experts, but I'll post this very informative interview with one such expert nonetheless.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3URhJx0NSw

Michael Osterholm is an internationally recognized expert in infectious disease epidemiology. He is Regents Professor, McKnight Presidential Endowed Chair in Public Health, the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, a professor in the Technological Leadership Institute, College of Science and Engineering, and an adjunct professor in the Medical School, all at the University of Minnesota.


Back on topic, cancelling DConf is a good call.

--Bastiaan.

> You are very misinformed about it, not sure what your sources are for your "research" but you've done your research the wrong places.
>
> It's not "more or less" the flu. They're not in the same category, not even a similar virus. It's in the same family as ex. SARS. The flu has no genetic connection to it.
>
> Yes, it's respiratory but that doesn't mean it's the same as the flu.
>
> Please take off your tinfoil hat too, there's nobody and I mean nobody in this world that's trying to hide vaccines, not for profit, not for population control. There are far too many researchers and doctors in this world for such a conspiracy theory to even be remotely true.
>
> There's a lot of great people currently working all day long trying to find a vaccine and there's one in the workings already but still months until it has been tested properly and can be distributed.
>
> Restriction of travel is not Martial law in this case and it's fair to say the governments SHOULD indeed restrict travel. In fact a lot of countries already have done so and that's for good reason. To prevent spread. One of the biggest factors in virus spread is always airports.
>
> Mandatory vaccines should be the norm. There are no reasons not to get a vaccine unless you're having an allergic reaction but in that case everyone around you should vaccinate. It's called herd immunity.
>
> Micro-chipping will not happen because of this and most likely won't happen in most of the world, if ever because that's a clear violation of human rights as it is currently. You cannot force anyone to do so, it's the same as forcing everyone to get tattoos, which you can't. There are of course companies etc. that offers it but it's all voluntarily and nothing is forced.
>
> The world is not out to get you, the government isn't really evil and mostly the world is becoming a better place every day.
> Regardless of how you look at the world then it's better than it was 100 years ago or even just 50 years ago.
> We keep improving but that doesn't mean humans don't make mistake and it also doesn't mean there aren't bad apples among us but mostly the world is good and most people will do good.
>
> Your whole message comes across as ignorant and it's disrespectful to people that actually are working hard to prevent the spread and/or finding a cure/vaccine.

Everyone in the world should read this, it would prevent idiocy from spreading.