Internext/AEE passes anyone :) - AVN SUCKS!!!!!

[Linkster]

Originally Posted by Greenguy

As far as the booths, I've never had one that was my own, but I've worked them for Condom/Netpond & Adult Netsurprise & I can honestly say that no one joined either board because of what me & my fellow webmasters were doing there at the booth. Plus working the booth sucks ass

That's great - but why is there this hierarchy in the 1st place? Why not make it affordable for everyone & not just a discount when you beg them to make things a little less for the average everyday webmaster?

Two great points GG - although on that first one keep in mind that when we were working the booth the only one that didnt have a hangover was MML

The hierarchy question is a great one - it was one of the points brought up right before the last Miami show as well due to the standard rate for everyone affecting the ability of sponsors bringing in "talent" - I believe that Aly tried to intercede with AVN on that question however I have no idea what ever happened - if I remember correctly some arrangement was made for the local hires to get in cheaper for specific hours during the day - remember you had to have a badge to get into the hotel for that show.

If AVN does "negotiate" rates for people that would greatly disappoint me as that would be a slap in the face to those webmasters that cant afford to go to their convention.

[MrMaryLou]

Originally Posted by Linkster

Two great points GG - although on that first one keep in mind that when we were working the booth the only one that didnt have a hangover was MML

Ok I am a sissy LOL I was too busy with boob hats

[Linkster]

Originally Posted by MrMaryLou

Ok I am a sissy LOL I was too busy with boob hats

Nahh - just the smarter one out of all of us

[Far-L]

Originally Posted by Linkster

Two great points GG - although on that first one keep in mind that when we were working the booth the only one that didnt have a hangover was MML

The hierarchy question is a great one - it was one of the points brought up right before the last Miami show as well due to the standard rate for everyone affecting the ability of sponsors bringing in "talent" - I believe that Aly tried to intercede with AVN on that question however I have no idea what ever happened - if I remember correctly some arrangement was made for the local hires to get in cheaper for specific hours during the day - remember you had to have a badge to get into the hotel for that show.

If AVN does "negotiate" rates for people that would greatly disappoint me as that would be a slap in the face to those webmasters that cant afford to go to their convention.

There is not a hierarchy - everyone is treated equally when it comes to right down to it - we had to do a booth and run special seminars on our tab to make it worthwhile for all. My point was simply that they were willing to work with us and went beyond just trying to line their own pockets with cash.

[Greenguy]

Originally Posted by Far-L

There is not a hierarchy - everyone is treated equally when it comes to right down to it - we had to do a booth and run special seminars on our tab to make it worthwhile for all. My point was simply that they were willing to work with us and went beyond just trying to line their own pockets with cash.

But based on that statement, they did line their pockets with YOUR cash so that others could attend an affordable convention.

Sure, everyone's happy, but in the end, you paid the difference.

[Far-L]

Originally Posted by Greenguy

But based on that statement, they did line their pockets with YOUR cash so that others could attend an affordable convention.

Sure, everyone's happy, but in the end, you paid the difference.

Nope, not with our cash either except for the booth which we tend to do anyway so that was no big deal.

The other money we raised to have a roundtable and they didn't see a dime of that - yet they did give us massive exposure including full page ads in the show guide - which means they were the ones putting out the money. So if you ask me that is proof positive that they are not all about the money.