I hoped for more feedback before chiming in with my own thoughts. Adhering to Betteridge's law, I deliberately asked a question I would answer no. I quite enjoy meeting other bitcoiners and establishing rapport. With time so many things can grow from bitcoin meetups, my great hope that sustainable, interdependent circular economies can emerge from meetups and the greater meetup communities. I've seen companies come out of meetups. I've seen friendships sparked at meetups.