And, I'm one of the people you met, Drinking Hard...which means now I can seriously take a look at your product.
I remember hearing stories from back in the day...there were drugs and drinking...I think it was more private...
And, let's face it...didn't Lensman go on GFY and brag about the 10 thousand dollars worth of damage to the suite at the Venetian? They've allowed us to come back...there's money to be made from us...
We don't get out much....many of us work from home, so the conferences become a way to conduct business and party a little..something we don't get to do very often....
I understand the need to unwind and maybe overindulge a little...the urination and breaking of the glass....well, that's just plain poor manners...who knows if they will be back next year....
We have choices...I had a great time...I networked..and I drank...
I was representing
Erotica Cash and they were launching their newest site:
Vengified
They sponsored Freekfest and we had a blast....
There's always that group who destroy and treat things badly..but, for the most part, we're a pretty well behaved bunch....at least, those of us who plan on being around next year....
I spent the first three years of my webmastering behind closed doors....and it's a regret I've had....shows are important...essential to business longevity....
And, I'm glad I go...I just choose not to be around those who don't take this business seriously.....there are more of me than there are of them, I think.