Hijexx wrote:
] We at Interz0ne strive to bring you the absolute best
] experience while you attend the conference, and we also try to
] do this where it doesn't empty your wallet in the process. But
] with trying to bring you the best of the best speakers,
] forums, and issues, it does mean expenditures on Interz0ne's
] part. We regretfully announce that we have to raise the
] entrance fee for this year's conference to $50.00 a person
] for the weekend.
]
] ...
]
] Yes, it is regretful. One question: WHY? I was thinking
] about going this year, paying the $30 I did last year and
] hoping to enjoy an excellent schedule like last year. The
] schedule still looks great this year, but, come on, 50
] dollars? What exactly is this paying for?
]
] I still might do it so I can visit my ATLiens (if they are
] going) and have a good time, but the $50 price tag is really
] giving me pause. After last year's "Student Price Retracted"
] debacle, it's giving me even more pause.
]
] Someone clue me in, where does the $50 go? I understand con
] space costs some $$$ from being involved with Phreanic in the
] past. Give me a guesstimate to help me make a decision here.
]
]
] Is the figure so high because the attendance is being
] projected low? Is the hotel charging way too much for space?
] Are speakers being compensated?

I agree with Hijexx. I see no reason why a con roughly the size of PN...possibly even smaller, would need $50. I mean...Defcon is $75, and if Interz0ne is $50, then $75 for Defcon is starting to look like a good deal. I don't plan on attending Interz0ne this year. Granted, I may happen to be hanging out at the hotel's bar, to chat with friends I only see at cons...but I won't be "going" to the con because 1) I think $50 is way too expensive and 2) past grievances with the so called "student price" that was suddenly retracted at the door last year. If you advertise a student price, then either stick to it, or give me a damn good valid reason why the "student price" is retracted. When your a student, every dollar counts. Anyway, thats my rant for the evening:)

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