On 7/24/2012 1:04 AM, Michael Kerrisk wrote:
However, for anyone outside the continental US, this location makes the
statement that "we're not terribly interested in having you attend": we'll make
you take at least two flights (not so many international connections to
Portland) or even three (if you don't live near a major air hub in your own
country), and then hire a car (there go the savings you got with the cheap
registration cost) to drive for 2+ hours after you get off your international
flight. Even from a hub location in Europe, this will typically mean 15 or more
hours between the airports, plus an unfamiliar drive through Oregon. That's
quite a demand on attendees.
Astoria is a niche location. If you want to broaden your audience, I think a
more mainstream location would generate more interest internationally, and
perhaps even domestically. For example, even just Portland itself, but perhaps
better--and I know it's unoriginal--Silicon Valley or US East Coast.
How about Seattle?
Thanks,
Michael
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