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emmanuelle · 2005-03-28, 09:54 PM

I'm not so sure that the issue here is $250, but the 67% increase over all previous years and the reasons for it. If it's an issue of losing booth revenue, then why not charge the party throwers an event fee? They are the ones most benefitting from the new rules.
The part about Internext being responsible for wireless access needs to be clarified. When I booked my room, I was told that I am being charged an extra $16/day/room fee for internet, and the useless shuttle bus.
I am thrilled that the 'leeches' will be weeded out, and the fans who stalk the webmodels might have less incentive to be there; but this 'lower-key' show is on the verge of becoming elitist. While we love the idea of having the place to ourselves, we are a captive audience and forced to pay hand over fist for basics like food & drink.
It sure makes me rethink bringing staff and models again.....

edit: I can back up Torn's story 100%- Phone calls like what he mentioned are common in the weeks following the shows.
I'm sure these callers appreciate all the demographic information that we are forced to give along with our credit card number.

2005-03-28, 09:54 PM	#1
emmanuelle 0100011101100101011001010 1101011001000000100001101 1010000110100101100011 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,441	I'm not so sure that the issue here is $250, but the 67% increase over all previous years and the reasons for it. If it's an issue of losing booth revenue, then why not charge the party throwers an event fee? They are the ones most benefitting from the new rules. The part about Internext being responsible for wireless access needs to be clarified. When I booked my room, I was told that I am being charged an extra $16/day/room fee for internet, and the useless shuttle bus. I am thrilled that the 'leeches' will be weeded out, and the fans who stalk the webmodels might have less incentive to be there; but this 'lower-key' show is on the verge of becoming elitist. While we love the idea of having the place to ourselves, we are a captive audience and forced to pay hand over fist for basics like food & drink. It sure makes me rethink bringing staff and models again..... edit: I can back up Torn's story 100%- Phone calls like what he mentioned are common in the weeks following the shows. I'm sure these callers appreciate all the demographic information that we are forced to give along with our credit card number.