Geoff Wicks wrote:-
>> I can see that Geoff would prefer a UK show,
>Actually Darren you are misquoting me. I have already indicated my
>theoretical preference for a continental show. What I doubt is the
>practicality.
Sorry Geoff. Though I don't think practicality comes into it anymore. A
significant number of QL'ers have gone west in the last 3 years since
QL2000, so much so that in my belief you'd get as much attendees in a hyped
up show either side of the channel. Granted, there are more QL'ers in the
UK, but how many of these will attend a show? Will probably be the same
attendees as always and a few extras that come for the hell of it -
especially now, 3 years after QL2000. Holding it on the continent would I
think have the effect that although the number of available attendees is
smaller, a higher proportion of these would attend because of its
uniqueness - ie. I'd rather have 80% of the continental QL'ers attending in
Eindhoven than 20% of the UK contingent attending in Portsmouth. Of course
I am guessing these figures, so I am opening myself up to be proven
wrong...
Don't get me wrong either, I'd like to go to Eindhoven, but I just want it
to be a success - (and by success I'd put FUN before a profit, although I
wouldn't complain if the latter occurred too!) you can hold it in a toilet
cubicle on an oilrig for all I care, just as long as it is enjoyed by all.
The Irish Show last year had about seven or eight attendees including
traders, and was the most fun I've had in years, which is why we're doing
it again.
I think a poll is a EXCELLENT idea - this maybe should be in the next
QUANTA and QL today - An online poll is a good starting point. Though
again, how many will actually make an effort to register their opinion?
It might just be best to pick a venue, and promote the hell out of it in
the coming months - make a case for QL2004 and the people will come
wherever it is.
>In any case it is all very theoretical as I do not expect to be in the QL
>community this time next year.
Well, thats very sad indeed. You are an excellent programmer, and a nice
bloke and you'll be missed as a trader and QL'er. Also sad that you are
thinking this way...
Darren.
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