An Open Thread To AVN & Internext...

[Greenguy]

Originally Posted by Useless Warrior

...Why SHOULD an eternally small webmaster like me attend Internext and will the reason(s) justify the expenditure?

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[Far-L]

Originally Posted by Greenguy

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The answer though is painfully obvious - to network and learn from one's peers and leaders in the industry.

AVN has historically done the biggest shows that have attracted the widest range of people - that is their most apparent asset.

[Toby]

Originally Posted by Far-L

The answer though is painfully obvious - to network and learn from one's peers and leaders in the industry...

Agreed. However, it's the escalating costs of attending and the associated decline in the number of peers attending that is making many of us question if attending Internext is still cost effective.

[Far-L]

Originally Posted by Toby

Agreed. However, it's the escalating costs of attending and the associated decline in the number of peers attending that is making many of us question if attending Internext is still cost effective.

That is something well worth addressing.

[Useless]

Originally Posted by Far-L

The answer though is painfully obvious - to network and learn from one's peers and leaders in the industry.

So then it's not worth it? Ha! I kill me.

You were supposed to save the answer for the radio show. Besides, when you toss in everyone elses' complaints and concerns, it really mucks up your answer. Some would say that networking and learning are difficult enterprises in the show's current state. Additionally, the cost factor is critical for a guy like me. I'm a hazardous combination of poor and cheap. I really want to go to Internext, I really do, but it's going to take a lot to make me think that it's worth shelling out the dough. (I also realize that it isn't AVN's job to convince me to go.)

Thank you for your responses, Far-l. I've heard good things about you and it is nice to see an obviously respected individual standing up for AVN.

[Far-L]

Originally Posted by Useless Warrior

So then it's not worth it? Ha! I kill me.

You were supposed to save the answer for the radio show. Besides, when you toss in everyone elses' complaints and concerns, it really mucks up your answer. Some would say that networking and learning are difficult enterprises in the show's current state. Additionally, the cost factor is critical for a guy like me. I'm a hazardous combination of poor and cheap. I really want to go to Internext, I really do, but it's going to take a lot to make me think that it's worth shelling out the dough. (I also realize that it isn't AVN's job to convince me to go.)

Thank you for your responses, Far-l. I've heard good things about you and it is nice to see an obviously respected individual standing up for AVN.

Thanks - I agree with you that figuring out a cost so that even the lower income members can attend is important.

Please bear in mind that I did ask for a discount arrangement for amateurs and they went out of their way to accomodate the request.

I have not always had a rosy relationship with AVN - but I can go into that on the show...

[docholly]

Originally Posted by Far-L

The answer though is painfully obvious - to network and learn from one's peers and leaders in the industry.

Originally Posted by DangerDave

Especially when success is achievable without ever attending Internext

DD

I seem to recall one of the best networking experiences took place in a non descript house in Greenwood..

and in attending last year, I did more business outside of convention than inside.. which could be replicated using the aforementioned camhouse and backyard..

*flashing eyes at Far-L*..