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Originally Posted by Far-L
Ok so far - in my mind, tell me if I am offbase - the landscape of this discussion lays out like this:
1. Cheaper prices, food, booths, rooms, etc.
2. Better communication with coordinators
3. Location
4. Proximity to other events
5. Access to sponsor events
6. seminars, roundtables, etc.
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Let's not forget the timing of the event. It's a timing/location issue more than location or timing individually.
I don't wear many hats - I'm not a hat guy. (I think baseball caps should be reserved for baseball players and don't even get me started on the U.S. army's decision to give all soldiers black berets.) Anyway, I'm a lowly webmaster, perhaps lowlier than most. I've been doing this thing off and on for 3+ years and I still have not been inspired enough to lay down any amount of cash to go to one of these things.
From what I read, webmasters would receive the best results if AVN held Internext at any big Holiday Inn near a bunch of bars in the middle of nowhere. I understand why people are attracted to Vegas, but it does nothing for me. I don't gamble, I can't afford hookers and if I wanted to see flashing lights, I'd dial 911. Give me a clean bed that's within walking distance of where ever other folks are hanging out, and I'm good.