Fleeting: The Art of the "Fake Meeting"

I'm available for a quick chat! Actually, I'm in a meeting.

Welcome to Fleeting, a tool designed for workplace self-defence. It is specifically engineered for those who need to protect their time from "time-stealers" by providing a plausible, realistic auditory and visual shield.

"Pick a meeting, press play, and let the background noise do the talking."

🛠️ How to Set Up Your Shield

To ensure your colleagues believe you are occupied, you can integrate a fake event directly into your professional diary.

Your Setup Checklist:

• Define your meeting title.
• Select your preferred accent.
• Set the duration and frequency.
• Sync with your calendar.

Calendar Configuration Options

The following parameters can be adjusted within your browser to create the perfect alibi:

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⚙️ Technical Mechanics

Fleeting doesn't just play a loop; it simulates a living environment. The system uses a specific logic to ensure you aren't caught in a repetition:

Key Technical Details:

• Audio/Visuals: All voices are synthetic, and the imagery consists of licensed stock footage or AI-generated faces.
• The "Easter Egg": While most names are fictional, John Carroll (the creator) occasionally appears in calls with his camera disabled.
• Privacy First: The invite is generated locally in your browser; no data is transmitted back to the servers.

🚀 User Experience & Tips

To maximize the illusion, follow these operational guidelines:

1. Desktop Mode: Once you join a call, it defaults to full screen. You can toggle this view by pressing the F key.
2. Mobile Mode: For the best experience on a smartphone, use the "Add to Home Screen" feature in your browser.
3. The "Back-to-Back" Strategy: If you tick this option, the software will seamlessly transition from one meeting to the next, including realistic "goodbye" conversations.

The Productivity Formula

We can quantify the value of Fleeting using a simple LaTeX expression for reclaimed focus:

$\text{Total Focus Time} = \sum (\text{Fake Meeting Duration}) - \text{Actual Interruptions}$

⚠️ Important Note on Visibility

If you include the join link in your calendar invite, anyone with access to your schedule will see it. If you wish to remain stealthy, ensure you untick the link or mark the event as private.

Note: The Outlook button is designed for single events; for recurring appointments, please use the .ics download.

Example of a generated .ics snippet:

BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Strategic Alignment Sync
DTSTART:20231027T100000Z
DTEND:20231027T110000Z
DESCRIPTION:Join via Fleeting link.
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR