We requested feedback tonight and were so delighted by the positive responses from you all. We’re going to be taking a summer break now until September 30th, with random Friday night “Potluck” chats during the interim, but when we come back in the Fall we’ll implement as many of your suggestions as possible and hope to bring you an amazing line-up of chats as the days grow shorter!
Read the transcript from the bottom up for chronological order:
Siri_Paulson MT @LiaKeyes: It’s official: #SteampunkChat moves into “#Steampunk Potluck” mode until September 16th. Still Fridays 9-11 EST. -7:25 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub OK, gotta go play legos with Lesser God #2. Duty calls! #steampunkchat -7:14 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ProfessorMorrow RT @ChrononautClub: @lesleykj @ProfessorMorrow http://www.boozingbaker.com/2010/02/absinthe-cupcakes/ There. #steampunkchat -7:14 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Wyld_Dandelyon @jhameia Good luck with your thesis! #steampunkchat -7:14 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @lesleykj Oh, there’s way more than that, those just looked tasty #steampunkchat -7:13 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ShawnWesleyS Absinthe buttercream icing… **drool** #steampunkchat -7:13 PM Jul 8th, 2011
lesleykj @ChrononautClub Gasp! You are my hero. #steampunkchat -7:13 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @LeagueOfSTEAM Oh, definitely. Looking forward to the DVD. 
#steampunkchat -7:13 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @lesleykj @ProfessorMorrow http://www.boozingbaker.com/2010/02/absinthe-cupcakes/ There. #steampunkchat -7:12 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LeagueOfSTEAM @ChrononautClub We’re very excited for SDCC! We hope all our fellow steampunks will come say hello to us at our booth, #607! #steampunkchat -7:12 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ShawnWesleyS @ChrononautClub Totally wild! I must check this out. Whodathunkit! #steampunkchat -7:12 PM Jul 8th, 2011
lesleykj @ChrononautClub sadly no, I’m not going. I am attending Dragon*con though if anyone is going in Sept. #steampunkchat -7:12 PM Jul 8th, 2011
lesleykj @ProfessorMorrow I know, right? Now that I thought of it, I want to make them. Yum… #steampunkchat -7:11 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub Is anyone coming to San Diego Comic Con with me? Wonder if I’m meeting anyone there. #steampunkchat -7:10 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @ShawnWesleyS Yes, they exist. Fuel for the Boiler is one, http://is.gd/JETzqP #steampunkchat -7:10 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Siri_Paulson @LiaKeyes @jhameia Have a great summer! #steampunkchat -7:09 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia Aight folks, I have thesising to do, but did anybody have anything for me to address? further suggestions and the like? #steampunkchat -7:09 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ProfessorMorrow @lesleykj Being built like Jack Aubery, and a huge fan of the green faerie, you just totally won me over in two words. #steampunkchat -7:08 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes And thank you so much for all the great ideas/feedback. We’ll be sure to act on them. #steampunkchat -7:07 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Wyld_Dandelyon *ponders* Perhaps I’ll bring some puzzles… #steampunkchat -7:07 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ShawnWesleyS #steampunkchat EH?! #steampunk cookbooks? -7:07 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ProfessorMorrow @Liakeyes @jhameia I will bring meat and cheese trays from the future and alternate universes. It will be festive. #steampunkchat -7:07 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes And now I must fly…. do carry on without me if you have more to say. Transcript will go up later. G’night, dearies! #steampunkchat -7:07 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @lesleykj Mmmmm, cupcakes! I’ll make the fancy jello shots #steampunkchat -7:06 PM Jul 8th, 2011
lesleykj @ChrononautClub I’ll make absinthe cupcakes! #steampunkpotluck #steampunkchat -7:06 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes @jhameia Okay, that sounds great. It’s official: #SteampunkChat moves into “Steampunk Potluck” mode until September 16th. #steampunkchat -7:05 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @lesleykj Oooh, we’ll have to cook from steampunk cookbooks. Sounds fun #steampunkchat -7:05 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @LiaKeyes when it comes to a party invite, why, yes I do! #steampunkchat -7:05 PM Jul 8th, 2011
lesleykj @jhameia steampunk potluck? I’m so in. #steampunkchat -7:05 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes @ChrononautClub LOL!!!! You have a memory like an elephant’s! Yes…. 
#steampunkchat -7:04 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @LiaKeyes POTLUCK! XD I love that. I’ll randomly say on Friday evenings, “STEAMPUNK POTLUCK ANYBODY!?” #steampunkchat -7:04 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Wyld_Dandelyon @jhameia Oh, so it’s not a vacation for _you_! #steampunkchat -7:04 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @LiaKeyes Would this be the novel we’re having a launch party for at The Edison? Looking forward to it #steampunkchat -7:03 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes Just don’t expect a host. Pop in at the usual time and take pot-luck. 
#steampunkchat -7:03 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ProfessorMorrow @ChrononautClub This was to be the year I went, but some family business ate the travel budget. Always next year! #steampunkchat -7:02 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @ChrononautClub Yeap. You know there’s gonna be drama in the steampunk-o-aether #steampunkchat -7:02 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes That sounds good. RT @ChrononautClub: perhaps a “drop-in” type chat, no topic per se? Talk about days SP news or story ideas/ #steampunkchat -7:02 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ShawnWesleyS RT @ProfessorMorrow: @liakeyes Yes! Thanks! I’m delighted to find so many like minded individuals. #steampunkchat -7:01 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @ProfessorMorrow you can always tweetsnooze me if it gets too much though. #steampunkchat -7:01 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @Wyld_Dandelyon Finishing my thesis! #steampunkchat -7:01 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes @jhameia I’m going to be completely off – must finish novel while children are gone. But random chats for kicks… why not? #steampunkchat -7:01 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ProfessorMorrow @ChrononautClub I’ll be doing just that I’m sure! (I was following you already!) #steampunkchat -7:01 PM Jul 8th, 2011
AirshipEmbassy Sept 16th for the next official steampunk chat sounds good – I’ll set up my automatic reminders #steampunkchat -7:01 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Siri_Paulson #steampunkchat Will miss these chats over the summer! I’ll be around. -7:01 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @jhameia @LiaKeyes perhaps a “drop-in” type chat, no topic per se? Talk about days SP news or story ideas/ #steampunkchat -7:00 PM Jul 8th, 2011
RogueBelle #steampunkchat I’m with @ChrononautClub — week of US Labor Day seems sensible. But @jhameia‘s suggestion for spontaneity is good, too! -7:00 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ProfessorMorrow @jhameia I’m down for random chats for kicks. I love the pace. #steampunkchat -7:00 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Wyld_Dandelyon What–a whole summer off? What do you think this is, school? #steampunkchat -7:00 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes @jhameia YES! Absolutely! Do use the hashtag and keep things simmering until September. Great way to gather people together #steampunkchat -7:00 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @ProfessorMorrow You can follow me during SDCC to get steampunk info & pics (hopefully) during the con. Lots going on! #steampunkchat -6:59 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @LiaKeyes are we completely off, or shall we have unscheduled Friday evening chats for kicks? #steampunkchat -6:59 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia And folks, you can still use the #steampunkchat hashtag for, uh, steampunk chatting! Haha. #steampunkchat -6:59 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes @lesleykj So glad you dropped in! #steampunkchat -6:58 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub Friday after labor Day? That’s when school resumes, at least here #steampunkchat -6:58 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ProfessorMorrow @liakeyes Yes! Thanks! I’m delighted to find so many like minded individuals. #steampunkchat -6:58 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @LiaKeyes Let’s do the 16th. Then ya’ll can wish me a belated happy birthday. #steampunkchat -6:58 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @LiaKeyes Like the idea of some sort of schedule, if only a general topic, and “special event” daytime chats #steampunkchat -6:58 PM Jul 8th, 2011
lesleykj @LiaKeyes Have fun at dinner! Wish I had known about this chat sooner, I’m looking forward to September when it picks back up #steampunkchat -6:57 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @ChrononautClub He treated me, @writersyndrome and @lucretia_dearfour to breakfast =) #steampunkchat -6:57 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes And what date shall we pick up again in September? #steampunkchat -6:57 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes Right, folks. I’m off to dinner in five minutes. Anything further to add to tonight’s feedback? #steampunkchat -6:56 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @jhameia Sorts, eh? Just what was in that cuppa you speak of? #steampunkchat -6:55 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes @jhameia @ChrononautClub His welcome page is a riot. What a clown. #steampunkchat -6:55 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @ChrononautClub I’ve had cuppa of sorts with @prof_elemental. It’s lovely. #steampunkchat -6:55 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ProfessorMorrow @ChrononautClub He does sleep, check my wall. Ends up with both enjoy Ghetto Boys in the early morning. #Steampunkchat -6:54 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @AirshipEmbassy @LiaKeyes @jhameia Oh no, then I’d NEVER make it, I’m waaaay to disorganized for that. #steampunkchat -6:54 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub It is my goal to one day have a cuppa with @prof_elemental, preferably before a gig at Chrononaut. I can dream, can’t I? #steampunkchat -6:53 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ShawnWesleyS #steampunkchat 9pm EST is probably quite late for any UK/European mates -6:53 PM Jul 8th, 2011
AirshipEmbassy @LiaKeyes @jhameia or alternate times each week? One week on a Friday night, the next week on the weekend daytime #steampunkchat -6:53 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes @jhameia Ask him if he would join us for specials, and what time/dates suit him? Also if he can bring other steampunks w/him #steampunkchat -6:53 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @LiaKeyes That’s a great idea! Which would actually entail planning! We might have to get better at that. ^_^ #steampunkchat -6:53 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @LiaKeyes @jhameia Or to include a special guest or topical coverage? #steampunkchat -6:53 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @ChrononautClub Well he’s certainly never joined us for Friday nightcaps! @LiaKeyes @prof_elemental #steampunkchat -6:52 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes @jhameia We could do special w/e daytime chats once a month, or once every three months, if we promote well in advance? #steampunkchat -6:52 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ShawnWesleyS @Siri_Paulson #steampunkchat A #girlgenius cartoon would be EPIC in the extreme! -6:51 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @jhameia @LiaKeyes @prof_elemental You mean he sleeps after all that tea? #steampunkchat -6:51 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @LiaKeyes But maybe a second time slot? Which might be a bit much for us. #steampunkchat -6:51 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ShawnWesleyS RT @Siri_Paulson: @ShawnWesleyS You have now raised the specter of a #girlgenius cartoon. *drool* #steampunkchat -6:51 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @ProfessorMorrow @Unwoman Yeah, I’m starting to get glassy-eyed when seeing kickstarter requests, even if they’re rockin’ #steampunkchat -6:51 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @LiaKeyes I’m just thinking of folks like @prof_elemental who won’t be able to join due to time differences. #steampunkchat -6:51 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ProfessorMorrow @liakeyes Seconded! Maybe I can skip Falling Skies though. Haven’t decided… #steampunkchat -6:50 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes Majority seem to be strongly in favour of keeping the Friday night slot, though I sense @jhameia would like a w/e daytime opt #steampunkchat -6:50 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ProfessorMorrow @Unwoman I agree to a point, but I’m already feeling saturation blur coming on. I’m just hoping it goes where it needs. #steampunkchat -6:50 PM Jul 8th, 2011
RogueBelle @LiaKeyes Legit. ;D #steampunkchat -6:49 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes No way am I missing Game of Thrones or Dr Who. Just sayin. #steampunkchat -6:48 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @RogueBelle Hmm… will think on this. A lot of chats occur during Sunday afternoon! #steampunkchat -6:47 PM Jul 8th, 2011
RogueBelle @jhameia Well… Sunday nights when ‘Game of Thrones’ isn’t on, that is. My Twitter’s already overloaded then! ;D #steampunkchat -6:47 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes @lesleykj That’s what we do currently – two hours. Though tonight we’re stopping early as I have a dinner to go to. #steampunkchat -6:47 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ProfessorMorrow @ChrononautClub Yea, I appreciate and understand that kickstarters can really help, but seeing 5+ a day makes me nervous. #steampunkchat -6:47 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @steampunkcom Oooh. Good point. Hmm. @LiaKeyes #steampunkchat -6:47 PM Jul 8th, 2011
unwoman @ProfessorMorrow we must adjust as kickstarter loses novelty; well-promoted projects worthy of crowdfunding’ll still succeed. #steampunkchat -6:47 PM Jul 8th, 2011
RogueBelle @jhameia Other weeknights would work brilliantly, or Sunday afternoon/evening. Almost always home those times. #steampunkchat -6:47 PM Jul 8th, 2011
emelano @Liakeyes maybe split the 2 hours in two parts? topic chat + open discussions? #steampunkchat -6:47 PM Jul 8th, 2011
steampunkcom @LiaKeyes #steampunkchat 2 hours isn’t too long usually, but there is a Torchwood issue tonight on the east coast. -6:46 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Siri_Paulson @ShawnWesleyS You have now raised the specter of a #girlgenius cartoon. *drool* #steampunkchat -6:46 PM Jul 8th, 2011
lesleykj @LiaKeyes I’d love 2 hr. chat. I’m up for it. #steampunkchat -6:46 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @ShawnWesleyS yeah, I wants me some Tom Swift/Jack Wright boys steampunk adventure tales! #steampunkchat -6:45 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @RogueBelle I feel ya. Is there a better time for you though? Or do you just need to plan ahead? #steampunkchat -6:45 PM Jul 8th, 2011
AudryT Ahem. Talespin. RT @LiaKeyes: RT @ChrononautClub: Whos going to make me a steampunk Saturday morning cartoon? #steampunkchat -6:45 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes Is two hours (6-8 pm PST/9-11 pm EST) too long? #steampunkchat -6:45 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ShawnWesleyS #steampunkchat I need to see if I can find any episodes of Briscow on Netflix 
-6:45 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ShawnWesleyS #steampunkchat Well, there is always #girlgenius, but that’s webcomic instead of cartoon -6:44 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @ProfessorMorrow No, I’m definitely seeing way too many KS requests in my queue. Most sound fun, but not sure I’d pony up $ #steampunkchat -6:44 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Siri_Paulson @LiaKeyes LOL, point conceded. #steampunkchat @RogueBelle @ChrononautClub -6:43 PM Jul 8th, 2011
RogueBelle @LiaKeyes Plus, couple of times I haven’t known the topic till it was over, if I went out early – & then was bummed I missed! #steampunkchat -6:43 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes RT @ChrononautClub: Whos going to make me a steampunk Saturday morning cartoon? Get on that, mmmkay? #steampunkchat -6:43 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub Who’s going to make me a steampunk Saturday morning cartoon? Get on that, mmmkay? #steampunkchat -6:43 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ProfessorMorrow @shawnwesleyS I miss Brisco and Bowler as well! #steampunkchat -6:43 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @LiaKeyes @Siri_Paulson @RogueBelle I tried. That one time I didn’t realize it started 9ET, thought it was 6ET… #steampunkchat -6:42 PM Jul 8th, 2011
RogueBelle @LiaKeyes I understand the feeling! But the 3D, IRL people need time, too — part of why Friday nights are tough for me. #steampunkchat -6:42 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ProfessorMorrow Query: Am I odd in fearing “kickstarter overload?” I see so many of them now that I slightly fear that the well will run dry. #steampunkchat -6:42 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @Siri_Paulson Another weeknight is a possibility, but may not be good for people on the other side of the ponds. #steampunkchat -6:42 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @jhameia :p Nah, the boys don’t go for them. Now, a steampunk cartoon they’d try. #steampunkchat -6:41 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes @Siri_Paulson @RogueBelle But we’d rather you show up for all the chats! LOL Seriously, it’s very sad to host an empty house #steampunkchat -6:41 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @Siri_Paulson @RogueBelle Thirded! #steampunkchat -6:40 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @ChrononautClub Hey! Some of us grew up on Power Rangers! >:{ #steampunkchat -6:40 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ShawnWesleyS #steampunkchat No Saturday morning cartoons left worth watching, imho. I miss the old Saturday morning action hour! Briscow County Jr -6:40 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @AirshipEmbassy @jhameia not much that I’d want my boys watching. Hannah Montana & Power Rangers? Boooooring! Lupin III? Yes! #steampunkchat -6:40 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Siri_Paulson @RogueBelle Seconded! #steampunkchat -6:39 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Siri_Paulson #steampunkchat Would another weeknight work better for people? I could do Mon, Tues, or Wed. -6:38 PM Jul 8th, 2011
AirshipEmbassy @jhameia @ChrononautClub Are there any Saturday morning cartoons left? #steampunkchat -6:38 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @jhameia no, not really. Mostly pretend, sometimes video games. #steampunkchat -6:37 PM Jul 8th, 2011
RogueBelle #steampunkchat Having a topic schedule set farther in advance might help, though — would know when I absolutely didn’t want to miss. -6:37 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ProfessorMorrow @jhameia Already following but thanks! It’s great stuff. #steampunkchat -6:37 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @ChrononautClub Your kids don’t watch Sat AM cartoons? #steampunkchat -6:36 PM Jul 8th, 2011
RogueBelle @ShawnWesleyS I concur! I don’t *see* Saturday mornings if I can help it. #steampunkchat -6:36 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ShawnWesleyS @jhameia @ProfessorMorrow @SteamScholar Ohhh, thanks for sharing! #steampunk #steampunkchat -6:36 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes @ShawnWesleyS LOL!!! I thought someone would say that. #steampunkchat -6:36 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Siri_Paulson @jhameia Saturday morning (EST) would not work for me. Saturday evening, maybe. Other weeknights, maybe. #steampunkchat -6:36 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @ShawnWesleyS This is a very wise and healthy lifestyle choice! #steampunkchat -6:36 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @jhameia you mean I’d have to get up? hmmm #steampunkchat -6:36 PM Jul 8th, 2011
RogueBelle #steampunkchat This timeslot’s often difficult for me — I’m far more likely to be online during weeknights than weekends. -6:36 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ShawnWesleyS #steampunkchat Saturday mornings are for sleeping or writing -6:36 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ProfessorMorrow I’m constantly bouncing about the chronosphere. Timeslots are meaningless to me, I will arrive whenever possible though! #steampunkchat -6:36 PM Jul 8th, 2011
lesleykj @jhameia Saturday morning is no good for me. Anytime at night is better. #steampunkchat -6:35 PM Jul 8th, 2011
emelano @jhameia I like this time – the day is not my issue. I wouldnt be here at any other time of day #steampunkchat -6:35 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @ProfessorMorrow And more importantly, doesn’t limit it to specific conventions, and allows a lot of room to grow. #steampunkchat -6:35 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @ProfessorMorrow Check @SteamScholar‘s work on steampunk as aesthetic; his articulation of it applies across different forms. #steampunkchat -6:35 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia Would it be better to move the timeslot to something like, Saturday morning? Or is that worse? #steampunkchat -6:34 PM Jul 8th, 2011
AirshipEmbassy @jhameia this time slot works for me for #steampunkchat -6:34 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jolantru @jhameia I will keep to the same time. #steampunkchat -6:34 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ProfessorMorrow @jhameia @ChrononautClub @Liakeyes Awesome. I agree on all points. I tend to think design/fiction/music as different sides. #steampunkchat -6:33 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Wyld_Dandelyon If it’s during work hours in the USA (CST) I won’t be able to attend. Friday nights aren’t ideal, but aren’t terrible. #steampunkchat -6:33 PM Jul 8th, 2011
VeronicaPate I like this timeslot, too. It’s really convenient, especially with work and everything. #steampunkchat -6:33 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @jhameia Time slot is just-coming-home time, often miss it for taking care of kids/dinner/passing out. #steampunkchat -6:33 PM Jul 8th, 2011
elainelowe @jhameia I’m flexible with time. I like it now but could try other times as well. #steampunkchat -6:32 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ShawnWesleyS @jhameia #steampunkchat I’ve only recently found this, but the time slot is perfect for me! -6:32 PM Jul 8th, 2011
lesleykj @jhameia this timeslot is okay for me. #steampunkchat -6:32 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia People, I need more feedback on timeslots. Especially given some of us live on the other side of the ocean. Or planet. #steampunkchat -6:31 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @ShawnWesleyS But an adventure that is completely predictable and not especially original. SP used as a overlay on old plot #steampunkchat -6:30 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Jenny_Schwartz RT @jhameia: @LiaKeyes @ProfessorMorrow Subgenre bickering is the main reason why I treat steampunk as an aesthetic. #steampunkchat -6:29 PM Jul 8th, 2011
unwoman @emelano I know I feel that way. The literature feeds the visuals feeds the songwriting inspires more literature etc. #steampunkchat -6:29 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Siri_Paulson The timeslot works well for me. By Friday night I’m usually ready to curl up at home anyway. #steampunkchat -6:29 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @LiaKeyes @ProfessorMorrow Subgenre bickering is the main reason why I treat steampunk as an aesthetic. #steampunkchat -6:29 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ProfessorMorrow I agree, regarding rotating topics. I mean, I’m new here, but changing topics does keep conversation fresh. #Steampunkchat -6:29 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Siri_Paulson RT @ProfessorMorrow: By the way, did anyone/everyone read this today? Regarding sub-genres. I found it pretty interesting. http://t.co/Bfdj8XR #steampunkchat -6:28 PM Jul 8th, 2011
tomwrussell @LiaKeyes I like the rotation idea #steampunkchat -6:28 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ShawnWesleyS @ChrononautClub @lesleykj @VeronicaPate Sounds like a good adventure to me! #steampunkchat -6:27 PM Jul 8th, 2011
elainelowe @AirshipEmbassy I agree. It’s good to at least start off with some focus. #steampunkchat -6:27 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @ProfessorMorrow Love that sub-genre article, too much parsing of a not-completely defined genre in the first place #steampunkchat -6:27 PM Jul 8th, 2011
emelano All parts of steampunk are nectar for writers hopefully the reverse is true for makers and artists. branches on the same tree #steampunkchat -6:27 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes @ProfessorMorrow Yes, I read that article on Steamed! and it pretty much sums up my frustrations with the genre, too. #steampunkchat -6:27 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia OK so I know this time slot isn’t great for a lot of folks. Is there an overwhelming request to change the timeslot? #steampunkchat -6:27 PM Jul 8th, 2011
AirshipEmbassy I prefer chatting and discussion. Rotating topics are good for the variety #steampunkchat -6:27 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @unwoman I like your brain. #steampunkchat -6:26 PM Jul 8th, 2011
lesleykj @LiaKeyes different aspects of SP would be really fun, I’d love that. But I’m up for anything. #steampunkchat -6:26 PM Jul 8th, 2011
elainelowe @unwoman @jhameia steam belched, gears turned, then lucidity #steampunkchat -6:26 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jolantru #steampunkchat I prefer chatting/discussion. Don’t have the time. -6:25 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes In other words, should we rotate the chat focus weekly? Or keep it mostly on steampunk literature? #steampunkchat -6:25 PM Jul 8th, 2011
unwoman @jhameia how about six-word stories, steampunk style? #steampunkchat -6:25 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes Do you want each week of the month to be on different aspects of steampunk (music, maker, writer, fashion) or keep it fluid? #steampunkchat -6:24 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ShawnWesleyS RT @Jenny_Schwartz: Just discovered #steampunkchat Will lurk! -6:24 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ProfessorMorrow By the way, did anyone/everyone read this today? Regarding sub-genres. I found it pretty interesting. http://t.co/Bfdj8XR #steampunkchat -6:24 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @lesleykj @VeronicaPate Cliches? Airship piratess captain falls for quirky scientist while saving world from diabolical plot #steampunkchat -6:24 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Jenny_Schwartz Just discovered #steampunkchat Will lurk! -6:23 PM Jul 8th, 2011
VeronicaPate @jhameia I love those things. #steampunkchat -6:22 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @unwoman LOL, love your shameless plug! Great song. #steampunkchat -6:22 PM Jul 8th, 2011
emelano @jhameia like micro-nanowrimos from week to week? could be fun #steampunkchat -6:22 PM Jul 8th, 2011
elainelowe @jhameia I adore flash fiction challenges. That would be quite compelling to me! #steampunkchat -6:22 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @unwoman We’d love to have an all-musician chat sometime. #steampunkchat -6:22 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @unwoman Exciting! If we had another steampunk music session, would you consider being part of it? #steampunkchat -6:22 PM Jul 8th, 2011
lesleykj @VeronicaPate in your opinion, what is some cliches for SP? Not to get off topic, just curious. #steampunkchat -6:21 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia Or do you prefer just chatting and discussing? #steampunkchat -6:21 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia How do ya’ll feel about little on-the-spot writing challenges, or other fun activities like that? #steampunkchat -6:21 PM Jul 8th, 2011
emelano Steampunk specific. It’s an easy genre to like, harder to create, challenging to master #steampunkchat -6:21 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub Yes! RT @VeronicaPate: I think the big challenge in SP is just trying to avoid cliches and things along those lines. #steampunkchat -6:21 PM Jul 8th, 2011
unwoman I’m here for #steampunkchat a performer/recording artist. Oh look, here’s my Tears for Fears cover. http://t.co/WSLV356 #shameless -6:21 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ProfessorMorrow How to’s may be a bit difficult with the character limit, but I love them regardless. #steampunkchat -6:21 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Siri_Paulson @LiaKeyes I don’t have a strong preference. Craft info is pretty widely available; craft as it relates to SP is not. #steampunkchat -6:20 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @LiaKeyes @emelano I think there may be challenges to steampunk writing if ppl get hung up on “period/not period” particulars #steampunkchat -6:20 PM Jul 8th, 2011
VeronicaPate I think the big challenge in SP is just trying to avoid cliches and things along those lines. #steampunkchat -6:20 PM Jul 8th, 2011
elainelowe @LiaKeyes @emelano I think keeping the balance of science, story and history is delicate enough to merit discussion #steampunkchat -6:20 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes or if you just want writing how-tos in generality #steampunkchat -6:20 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes @emelano There are other chats that cover writing craft topics, so didn’t know if there were challenges unique to steampunk #steampunkchat -6:19 PM Jul 8th, 2011
lesleykj @LiaKeyes I would love to discuss some how-to’s as well. Sounds great. #steampunkchat -6:18 PM Jul 8th, 2011
emelano @Liakeyes I hope so, I cant think of a better crowdsourcing than here for that. #steampunkchat -6:17 PM Jul 8th, 2011
SarahKetley @LiaKeyes I guess that would keep thing ‘fresh” and interesting (and useful) #steampunkchat -6:17 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Siri_Paulson @emelano I’ve done one SP Nanowrimo (and several more in other types of SFF). #steampunkchat -6:17 PM Jul 8th, 2011
AirshipEmbassy @ebonstorm Aethermancer sounds interesting! Will check it out tonight. #steampunkchat -6:17 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes Apart from brainstorming, do you think there’s a place for discussing writing craft/how-to’s in the chat? #steampunkchat -6:17 PM Jul 8th, 2011
emelano I did cyberpunk for Nanowrimo ’10: maybe SP this year. Not sure yet. #steampunkchat -6:16 PM Jul 8th, 2011
VeronicaPate I do NaNoWriMo, but I haven’t done a SP in it. #steampunkchat -6:16 PM Jul 8th, 2011
SarahKetley @emelano I am planning on writing my 1st SP in nanowrimo this year. #steampunkchat -6:16 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub It also helps me get a feel for what steampunks are thinking & looking for outside of Southern California #steampunkchat -6:16 PM Jul 8th, 2011
lesleykj @emelano I’m doing Camp Nanowrimo right now with my sp. #steampunkchat -6:16 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Siri_Paulson Also, what @Betwixt_ said – reading lists etc. #steampunkchat -6:16 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @LiaKeyes @emelano Not to be interviewed, but some of us sessions have had special guests. #steampunkchat -6:15 PM Jul 8th, 2011
emelano How many of you have done, or regular do, Nanowrimo in SP? #steampunkchat -6:15 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub Agreed RT @AirshipEmbassy: Ive found the chats to be a great way to brainstorm, be creative, as well as connect w/ new people #steampunkchat -6:15 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes @emelano We can certainly make a note of your desire for more of that, though! #steampunkchat -6:14 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Siri_Paulson I’m here as a writer. #steampunkchat -6:14 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ebonstorm @AirshipEmbassy Aethermancer: Saga of the Clockwork King – http://bit.ly/qRLBF8 #steampunk #steampunkchat -6:14 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia @emelano Quite a few of us here have been published. And pubbed writers do join in the mix as well. #steampunkchat -6:14 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes @emelano We haven’t invited specific authors to be interviewed here, but they often pop in and share anyway. #steampunkchat -6:14 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Betwixt_ @LiaKeyes As a reader newly enamoured of the genre, I’ve found the #steampunkchat an invaluable source of information, reading lists, etc… -6:13 PM Jul 8th, 2011
ChrononautClub @jhameia I’m here as a lifestyle steampunk and SP club promoter #steampunkchat -6:13 PM Jul 8th, 2011
elainelowe I’m here as a writer and occasional devil’s advocate #steampunkchat -6:12 PM Jul 8th, 2011
emelano (maybe you have and I wasnt here for that hehehe) #steampunkchat -6:12 PM Jul 8th, 2011
AirshipEmbassy I’m here as an information junkie I want to know and report on everything and everyone in the #steampunk world #steampunkchat -6:12 PM Jul 8th, 2011
emelano I mean instead of sessions for throwing ideas in: have people who are published to throw some ideas out once in a while #steampunkchat -6:11 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Wyld_Dandelyon I’m a writer, artist, and someone who enjoys beauty and good stories. #steampunkchat -6:11 PM Jul 8th, 2011
SarahKetley @jhameia #steampunkchat Here as a writer plotting 1st SP book. -6:11 PM Jul 8th, 2011
lesleykj @jhameia I’m here as a writer. #steampunkchat -6:10 PM Jul 8th, 2011
VeronicaPate I’m here as a writer. #steampunkchat -6:10 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia Quick poll: folks who come to chat, are you here as a writer, Maker, costumer, performer, somethingelseplsspecify? #steampunkchat -6:10 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes @emelano Are you looking for advice on mods and such? We can certainly invite speakers for that if you suggest topics #steampunkchat -6:09 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes @emelano When you say “workshop” chats, do you mean #steampunk #makers? #steampunkchat -6:08 PM Jul 8th, 2011
SarahKetley @LiaKeyes #steampunkchat Morning everyone! I love the open ideas that everyone shares. Topics have been great as far as i’m concerned -6:07 PM Jul 8th, 2011
emelano I’d like to see some “Workshop” chats on specif. areas from ppl who have been there done that and got the tshirt #steampunkchat -6:07 PM Jul 8th, 2011
lesleykj @LiaKeyes this is my second visit to #steampunkchat but I love the worldbuilding/brainstorming. -6:07 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Siri_Paulson #steampunkchat My favourite topics are the worldbuilding/brainstorming sessions. They’re a gold mine of ideas and so exhilarating. -6:06 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia What is the most annoying thing about our sessions? Besides the 140-chara limit #steampunkchat -6:06 PM Jul 8th, 2011
emelano Only been to a few of these but I love the format. Best brainstorming out there I’d say. #steampunkchat -6:06 PM Jul 8th, 2011
AirshipEmbassy I’ve found the chats to be a great way to brainstorm, be creative, & learn new things, as well as connect w/ new people #steampunkchat -6:05 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia What do you think of our questions? Do you think we could frame our topics better? Should we go deeper, not so deep, stuff? #steampunkchat -6:05 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes So we thought we’d use the last chat to ask you for feedback on the chats so far and what you’d like to see in September #steampunkchat -6:04 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes Okay, everyone! The chat has begun. I should open by saying that we’re going to take a summer break until Sept after tonight #steampunkchat -6:03 PM Jul 8th, 2011
AirshipEmbassy I’ll try google+ after chat #steampunkchat -6:00 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes Must stop fiddling with Google+ and focus – two minutes until #steampunkchat -5:58 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia Five minutes to #steampunkchat ya’ll! -5:56 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia Ten minutes to #steampunkchat -5:49 PM Jul 8th, 2011
AirshipEmbassy #SteampunkChat starts in 30 minutes at 9pm EST 6pm PST http://tweetchat.com/room/steampunkchat -5:30 PM Jul 8th, 2011
GailSimone RT @jhameia: Tonight in #steampunkchat: Season Wrap-up! Come give us feedback before we take a break! 9ET/6PT -5:29 PM Jul 8th, 2011
VegasSteampunk @SteampunkKindle @Marie_Andrews @Lara_Nance @nancyoverbury @omgrey @SteampunkRT @gailcarriger #TimeMachineDesigns @LiaKeyes #steampunkchat -5:23 PM Jul 8th, 2011
Siri_Paulson RT @jhameia: Tonight in #steampunkchat: Season Wrap-up! Come give us feedback before we take a break! 9ET/6PT -5:04 PM Jul 8th, 2011
SCBWISOCALLA RT @jhameia: Tonight in #steampunkchat: Season Wrap-up! Come give us feedback before we take a break! 9ET/6PT -5:03 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes RT @jhameia: Tonight in #steampunkchat: Season Wrap-up! Come give us feedback before we take a break! 9ET/6PT #steampunkchat -5:01 PM Jul 8th, 2011
jhameia Tonight in #steampunkchat: Season Wrap-up! Come give us feedback before we take a break! 9ET/6PT -5:00 PM Jul 8th, 2011
LiaKeyes @jhameia and I have conferred and decided that tonight’s topic will be a Chat Season Wrap-Up! #steampunkchat -4:59 PM Jul 8th, 2011
