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:) RE: Interz0ne 4: *50* BUCKS??? |