When I first saw Meetup come on-line, I
thought it was really going to be an interesting medium for social get
togethers.  I started to use the free service, and felt that they
could really start some good momentum going, and leverage the various
locations for their revenue.  Well … they quickly were
overwhelmed by their own success.

What I found was that it was difficult to add new venues – locations –
to their system.  I started to make suggestions, however they were
not able to incorporate them.  Then they chose to start charging
for stuff … and then they wanted committments from “organizers” …

Bummer … IMHO, the whole thing kinda fell apart.

I got two e-mails today with the subjects “Last chance to save Salt
Lake Wi-Fi and Wireless Meetup Group”, and “Last chance to save Salt
Lake Slashdot Meetup Group” … broadcasting the lack of
interest.  It seems to me that someone is not modifying their
business plan to accomodate and cater to the potential clients.