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I have a completely different perspective.
I have had a good working relationship with AVN for years.
In the past, AVN worked with us to be able to provide a discounted rate for amateurs. They went out of their way to help and give people that can't afford it easily an option. We wanted to create focused roundtable discussions and they were very amenable to all our suggestions. I would say they are more than willing to find the ways to make the show worth every penny.
Most mainstream events cost far more. I spoke at Digital Hollywood and the walk in price was $695. The hotel was much pricier (though admittedly not off season).
The opportunity to network at the show was, is, and will always be what you make of it. In my own experience, every single one of their shows has brought me business and been full of opportunity. IMO, any event big or small is what you make of it.
I know from previous experience that the hotel likes to make bank and that is not something that AVN has any control over. But let's face it, there really are not that many hotels that will gladly accomodate a bunch of pornographers even though we are actually less obnoxious than other conventioneers.
People always suggest doing a different show. Some pull it off but ask any of them it is not easy. AVN tries hard to be a resource to the entire adult industry and it is no easy task either. They might make some missteps along the way but they have always been proactive to address issues. Ultimately, imo, they are focused on on providing a benefit to the industry and doing it at a fair rate.
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