Originally Posted by Varius

For example, I know Sherri spends a good part of her year organizing CCBill's show, The Phoenix Forum and does it right; you never see her running around (maybe a little)

Originally Posted by MaDalton

and i will never forget how Rons parents (RIP) went around in the courtyard and asked almost every participant - no matter if small or big fish - about their opinion on the show. the difference is simply that a show like the Phoenix Forum gives me the feeling to be welcome and the internext gives me the feeling to be just a cashcow. and i can also tell from my experince in dealing with both organizers regarding advertising etc.