I'm inspired by Scott's post: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/dsCTSCbfHWxmAr2ZT/open-ea-global

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In case you missed it, EAGx Virtual is next month! https://www.eaglobal.org/events/eagxvirtual-2022/

Ha I definitely did miss it! Why are there applications though for a virtual event? That seems like an easy opportunity to be much more open like Scott is suggesting.

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Amy Labenz
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I'm not certain of the admissions standard for that particular event, but the description says they "welcome those at all levels of engagement" so my guess is that the admissions process is for screening purposes.  Eli mentioned in his reply to Scott that using an admissions process lets us try to screen out applicants who have caused problems at past events or who seem likely to cause problems. I'd have to check with our Community Events team to be sure that's the reason here. 
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Locke
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Ah fair enough. That's definitely a good reason. FWIW as someone long time EA adjacent but more newly active some of the questions in the application feel more like proving one's fidelity to the EA cause rather than generally screening for problematic people or ensuring a diversity of perspectives. 
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