My feeling is this: I hate to pay AVN money for anything, considering how low an opinion they appear to have of us all. They really do treat us like cattle, and I for one don't like the shock stick to keep me moving.
I also think they have put abusive policies in place in the past that have backfired on them, including the "have to have a booth to have a party" thing. In the end, it put more people in position to make fun of them, the "gone fishing" or "we had to have a booth... but they didn't say we have to use it" signs must hurt their appearance at least a bit.
The big supporters, the babenets, maxcash, CEs and others have either gone away entirely or limited their show appearances. The size of their show floor continues to shrink, and the number of parties and events AWAY from the show continues to grow.
I go because I want to see my friends, to spend some time, and talk business with people that I might not see otherwise. Getting to ride around in Cleo's car is a thrill all to itself.
It's very hard to boycott this show, there really is too much chance to make deals and get things done... and in the end, that is what the shows are for, no?
Alex