Scenester (seen-ster) - noun, person, role


A scenester is a taste-maker, trend-maker or hipster person who is "in the know" with specialized insight to a specific scene, within a particular Metro. PlanJam scenesters write the inside scoop about the �in� places to go, �hip� things to do and the �cool� hidden attractions within their Metro of residence. Scenesters offer authority, write reviews and offer expert opinions.




Scene (seen) - noun


(1.) A term used to define the preferred type of planning activity one selects as indicated in the PlanJam planning mode (i.e.: Romantic, Girls Just a Wanna Have Fun, Guys nights out, Bunch 'o Friends, Gay & Lesbian, Hip Mommas and Poppas). Usually directly related to the type of Jam one is experiencing:



a. It is Jane�s turn to plan the monthly girls �Saturday get together� and she does not have any ideas. Jane selects the �Girls Just-a-Wanna Have Fun� planning mode and plans an afternoon at the Fashion Museum, an early dinner at a trendy outdoor caf� followed by an Italian Ice on the bustling boardwalk. Jane is this month�s mega-superstar.


b. Dick is planning the first date with Jane and doesn�t know where to take her. Dick selects the �Romantic� planning mode and designs an outdoor- adventurous date that suites their personalities and becomes a winner in Jane�s mind, providing a solid foundation for a lasting relationship.


(2.) A specialty used to describe a scenester�s main focus. Linda is a scenester within the Chicago metro, but writes exclusively for the �Romantic� scene.




Jam (jam) - noun


A Jam is what occurs when a person is faced with making plans for a date, occasion, get together or hang out and doesn�t know what to do.


(1.) Dick does not know where to take his date Jane to celebrate their 1 month anniversary and Jane expects him to do the planning. Dick is in a jam.




Jammer (jam-mer) - noun


A person who finds himself or herself in a Jam and uses the online PlanJam planning tools to create a plan. A Jammer can be either a registered user (or member) or non-registered user.




Metro (met-row) - noun (pl. -ros)


PlanJam has divided geographical areas by "Metros" which are usually identified by a particular city but cover the surrounding areas as well: Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Santa Barbra, San Francisco, etc.




Plan (plan) - noun


A plan is the result of using the PlanJam planning interface. Such options are available to the Jammer such as: viewing plan details including point to point driving directions, reading and reviewing specific location information and sharing plans.




In The Know (in-th ee-no) - phrase


PlanJam term used to define the skill set of the PlanJam Scenesters. One who actively participates in their particular scene within their metro of residence.