[torontocbm] Re: Too many EXPOs or computer user's heaven?
- From: Jim Brain <brain@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: torontocbm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2017 13:46:02 -0500
On 7/26/2017 1:26 PM, Robin Harbron wrote:
On 2017-07-26 2:03 PM, Jim Brain wrote:
It takes quite a lot to force folks to create a new show (there's
drama at every show, like VCF-E, VCF-MW, and event WoC, but nothing
seems to rise to the level that causes folks to make such drastic
changes). I wonder what happened (not that folks will ever tell, but
it'd be nice to know as a caution for other show teams.
First I had heard of all this. So I did a bit of looking; one side of
the story here:
http://atariage.com/forums/topic/260353-commvex-2017-discussion-thread/
The other side: http://www.commodore.ca/forum/viewforum.php?f=6
Robin
I went looking as well, and found the atariage post. But, I am
struggling to find the other side. All of the posts in commodore.ca
look to be mainly from robert noting specific facts about the upcoming show.
It looks like some of the concerns about the venue disappeared when the
show moved back to the Plaza. Others, like alleged inflexibility in
making program changes, appear to be driving the remaining conversation.
I'll be honest, I have toyed with the idea of visiting LV to attend the
show, but I wondered about the leadership. We often don't give enough
credit to good leadership of a computer show, those who find a way to
balance the needs of the show with the needs of the folks who will
exhibit, present, and attend the show. Specifically, it's been my
experience that a show that applies just enough governance to keep chaos
to a simmer but offers the most flexibility for attendees yields the
most interesting show, but I suspect it's tough on the showrunner.
Still, it's a main reason why I find it easier to drive to Toronto for
WoC than I do to attend VCF-East in New Jersey.
Jim
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