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Originally posted by Peaches@Nov 7 2003, 09:56 AM
I think they each have their pluses and minuses, and I agree that Internext would be better received if AVN wasn't involved in it. Internext seems to draw in the "beer money" webmasters who are sleeping 4 to a room, aren't there to do a lick of business and never buy a meal or a drink the entire time they're there.

The smaller shows like Fay's tend to bring in those who really DO want to do business.

And there are the casual get togethers which IMHO, tend to be the real business opportunities. I'd go to each and every one of these if I had the time and money.

I never went to an AWE show, but in reading the boards, there was only one sponsor who was allowed to do business there and when others showed up, they were treated like red headed stepchildren and asked not to return.

I would love to have a small show of those of us who've been in the biz for 4-5 years (which sadly eliminates the newbie - Gonzo ) with no sponsors and everyone pitches in $$$ to cover the food and booze.

From a newbie's point of view...I think we should start a move toward supporting and working more with people like Faye who are within the inustry and community and move away from bowing and supporting the efforts of those at AVN.

Ive gotten a ton of business done both at regionals and the big show. The difference is that at the big shows Ive done all my business AWAY of OFF of the floor.

Let them keep the show that attracts the DVD collectors and surfers and lets take back the webmasters show.

Support those that have your best interest in mind.
As Mike said AVN has only one interest in mind-- that being the good of themselves. Think about it when was the last time you saw anyone from that organization come into the community other than to cut and paste out of one of the resource boards as filler?

Where does AVN stand on the Acadia issue? I got a good idea!
When was the last time you heard anything out of them regarding the visa issue?

The only time I hear from them is when its time to book a booth at the show. And trust me the condesending pretense in the messages that they leave lets you know right quick they want your cash.

And when you do have abooth with them...then the print ad staff begins their assault on you.

Its time to support those that try to give back to the community and at least give you more bacng for you buck.