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Have you ever run into someone on Paleo Hacks who you know in real life? I.e., you recognized their name or picture and after reading some of their profile and/or some of their posts, you realized it was someone you knew in real life, but hadn't known they were paleo. Did this spark a closer relationship in real life? As the community here grows, I'm guessing it's bound to happen more and more frequently.

Thanks everyone for sharing. This is very intriguing to me. I very much enjoy asking, learning, sharing about paleo and my paleo exerience here on Paleo Hacks. I think it is helpful in so many ways (better understanding, positive reinforcement, sense of acceptance/community, intellectually stimulating, etc). I'm guessing it could be even better/different being able to share this with someone in real life, but I don't know anyone who is paleo. I'm very happily married, so obviously not looking for a love connection, but always hoping I might notice someone here who I happen to know on the outside. Thanks again.

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I dunno about anyone else, but the few times I've met folks in person after an online introduction, the whole thing is kinda awkward. But I'm awkward in general, so I can own that. But Paleo FX was my first conference and it was a bit eye-opening. I have a pretty good memory for people and I was a little surprised by how folks didn't know me even after some good exchanges online. I think the best way to do something like this would be to start a meet-up group locally that can reinforce those Paleo bonds. – Karen P. Jun 1 at 16:40

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The Rules of post-recognition Paleo Hackers meet-n-greet:

1st RULE: You do not talk about diet.

2nd RULE: You DO NOT talk about DIET.

3rd RULE: If someone says "hey my body fat is 7% and I have 11 abs" and then flexes or you think they are about to, taps out the meet-n-greet is over.

4th RULE: No limit to attendees to a meet-n-greet.

5th RULE: One cocktail at a time.

6th RULE: No bad food, no shoes unless feet are gross.

7th RULE: Meet-n-greets will go on as long as they have to.

8th RULE: If this is your first time at a meet-n-greet, you HAVE to give low fives.

Note: I am Ninja and have met some of The Others but that is all this one will share.

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 Paleo Hacks only exists in the hours between when Paleo Hacks starts and when Paleo Hacks ends. Even if I could tell someone they had a good post, I wouldn't be talking to the same man. Who you were in Paleo Hacks is not who you were in the rest of the world. – lil' Richard frm tx fan Jun 2 at 3:57
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 You bashed that nail right on: +111% @Amerindian! – jesuisjuba - paleorepublic.com Jun 2 at 22:33
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 lol @ "low fives." – PaleoVenus Jun 3 at 18:53
Low is always better than high :) – jesuisjuba - paleorepublic.com Jun 12 at 20:22
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ive met a bunch of PH'ers, but ill never say who. its was a secret meeting that ended in an orgy of pastry flour.

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And clearly some of them have read this and responded with some votes. Waving! Hi guys! – being Jun 2 at 1:14
Rejoin HBP now!!! – Wcc Kamal Stabby fan Nov 20 at 2:27
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Yes. But neither mentioned it. What is posted in PaleoHacks, stays in PlaeoHacks. First rule of PaleoHacks: DON'T TALK ABOUT PALEOHACKS. I'm pretty sure we were both buying beer,

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Have there been love connections made or even PH babies born?

I wish I could flag, up/down vote and edit people in real life :)

I wonder if Kamal's timing is as good in person!

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Goodness, I hope not. I share too much information on this site for people I know to be aware of! Anonymity is my best friend.

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I did figure out that someone on here lives in the same small town, but we have yet to meet. Rogue Nutritionist, let's make it happen! ;)

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 Hi Karen! I also went to high school with someone on here, but haven't seen her outside of the internet since! – Rogue Nutritionist Jun 1 at 14:07
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 my ears are burning! ;) – being Jun 1 at 15:18
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 I was protecting your anonymity Miss akd! – Rogue Nutritionist Jun 1 at 15:27
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Closest thing that happened is that I knew another member from another forum and facebook, and I recognized her humor - so I called her out on facebook and it turned out to be her. She's also a local so we share paleo food finds along the way (as well as favorite cheat spots - freaking enablers).

I have some totally non-paleo, psuedo-cron, geek friends that freaked out when I +1'ed a Paleohacks post on Google+ - "OMG I LOVE PALEOHACKS!".

Apparently some of the lurkers here just appreciate the science..

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 I'm here for the science and the inspiration. Recipe links, too. – Adam Crafter Jun 1 at 14:13
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I have not, but that's what I get for living outside of major population centers.

The closest I have come is being in the grocery checkout line in Wegmans, Dewitt, NY, USA... and I landed right behind someone who was using Cordain's Paleo book AND cookbook as a shopping list for the first time.

I was able to say some very encouraging things and it felt good to connect and support.

Are any of you near Syracuse? (tap tap) Anyone?

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I hope to god nobody recognizes me while I'm discussing the inner most workings of my digestive system.

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I met up with someone here on PaleoHacks who also lives in Santa Fe.

Great to connect & hope there will be more folks over time...

I also have a long-time friend/client who joined a few months ago.

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 Hey, I also met a fellow Santa Fe PaleoHacker! – Sol Jun 3 at 17:37
:-) !!!!!!!!!! – Dragonfly Jun 3 at 19:05
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I found someone on another fitness board by the same handle, but I have yet to meet anyone on here out in the real world. Or anyone paleo, for that matter...

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