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davidpornboi · 03-27-2003, 10:30 AM

Hi all,

Having heard the rants and raves about this event on this board, I'd like to get some feedback on attending. By the time I had decided to attend and went to the site to register, the free registration period had ended, and now they're asking for $250 to attend the event. So I've been thinking this over and whether it's worth paying to attend. I'm starting a company to market adult sites and perhaps this would be a way to meet potential clients and have fun at the same time. I'm in LA and would probably fly but could also drive. I figure total cost would be about $750 including fees, hotel, travel, etc.

Is this a fairly small gathering of people who mostly know each other and do you think it would be worth it for me to attend? Are there other events coming up that are much larger and more well-attended? I don't want to pay for it only to find it's a handful of webmasters and not of much benefit. What are the main reasons for attending?

Hopefully some of you can help me with this decision. My impression is that it's quite small compared to other events (Montreal, Internext in Aug., etc.). Any thoughts?

Thanks,
David

Shok · 03-27-2003, 10:34 AM

this year looks to be the biggest yet.

the last 2 I went to had tons of people and this one I think will shatter those 2 combined.

angeleyes · 03-27-2003, 10:36 AM

Everyone I spoke to said "it's the place to be".... that and Internext.

PerfectionGirls · 03-27-2003, 11:09 AM

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Is this a fairly small gathering of people who mostly know each other and do you think it would be worth it for me to attend? Are there other events coming up that are much larger and more well-attended? I don't want to pay for it only to find it's a handful of webmasters and not of much benefit. What are the main reasons for attending?

All the more reason to attend. Net-working in smaller groups is much for productive then large groups. I know for a fact there will be much mor ethen a small group of webmasters. Go look at teh wevsite.. It is loaded with a ton of webmasters that will be going.

corvette · 03-27-2003, 11:49 AM

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Originally posted by davidpornboi
By the time I had decided to attend and went to the site to register, the free registration period had ended

davidpornboi, it wasn't as much that the 'period' had ended, it was that the event filled up quickly.

i think that it is worth going to, but i am not going to hide my bias ;)

It is a great way to meet people in the industry...check out the attendance list to give yourself an idea of who is going to be there

also, if you have any specific questions for me about it, feel free to icq me

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Kimmykim · 03-27-2003, 11:56 AM

The Forum is by far and away the best non Internext event there is. The caliber of people who spend the money on tickets and arguably the nicest resort rooms outside of the Vegas show every year is just phenomenal. You simply do not get the guy with a hundred bucks and a PC who wants to get into porn at this show... you get the owners of companies that do thousands of joins a day, and you get their undivided attention if you sit down to speak with them. You get people with millions of productive hits, great products, the cream of the crop.

Yes, I am biased as well, but the Forum simply is the best small scale event to go on.

TaDoW · 03-27-2003, 12:02 PM

the forum is fuckin bad ass :-)

JFK · 03-27-2003, 12:14 PM

Consider it an investment, in your future! How much is that worth ?? Even if you come away with one good idea, the trip is paid for

Danny_C · 03-27-2003, 01:35 PM

Hey, I'll be there, and that alone makes it worth it.

European Lee · 03-27-2003, 01:54 PM

I'll be there

Unfortunately I wont be staying at the resort because by the time i had phoned to book our suite the hotel was fully booked up

Never the less Im looking forward to meeting a lot of old friends and making some new ones.

The business side of things should be great too a has already been mentioned, if you come away with a single idea the trip was worth it

However, the fact you can get proper time to spend with your potential clients and exisitng clients make this one of the must see events and im glad im going this year

Regards,

Lee

03-27-2003, 10:30 AM	#1
davidpornboi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 22	The Phoenix Forum -- worth paying for? Hi all, Having heard the rants and raves about this event on this board, I'd like to get some feedback on attending. By the time I had decided to attend and went to the site to register, the free registration period had ended, and now they're asking for $250 to attend the event. So I've been thinking this over and whether it's worth paying to attend. I'm starting a company to market adult sites and perhaps this would be a way to meet potential clients and have fun at the same time. I'm in LA and would probably fly but could also drive. I figure total cost would be about $750 including fees, hotel, travel, etc. Is this a fairly small gathering of people who mostly know each other and do you think it would be worth it for me to attend? Are there other events coming up that are much larger and more well-attended? I don't want to pay for it only to find it's a handful of webmasters and not of much benefit. What are the main reasons for attending? Hopefully some of you can help me with this decision. My impression is that it's quite small compared to other events (Montreal, Internext in Aug., etc.). Any thoughts? Thanks, David

03-27-2003, 10:36 AM	#3
angeleyes Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wandering around FL using random Wireless Connections Posts: 3,584	Everyone I spoke to said "it's the place to be".... that and Internext. __________________ Need a Writer? Contact Me. I write quality descriptions, short erotic stories, quality one-liners.. whatever you need.

03-27-2003, 12:02 PM	#7
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03-27-2003, 12:14 PM	#8
JFK FUBAR the ORIGINATOR Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: FUBARLAND Posts: 67,374	Consider it an investment, in your future! How much is that worth ?? Even if you come away with one good idea, the trip is paid for __________________ FUBAR Webmasters - The FUBAR Times - FUBAR Webmasters Mobile - FUBARTV.XXX For promo opps contact jfk at fubarwebmasters dot com

03-27-2003, 01:54 PM	#10
European Lee Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 7,133	I'll be there Unfortunately I wont be staying at the resort because by the time i had phoned to book our suite the hotel was fully booked up Never the less Im looking forward to meeting a lot of old friends and making some new ones. The business side of things should be great too a has already been mentioned, if you come away with a single idea the trip was worth it However, the fact you can get proper time to spend with your potential clients and exisitng clients make this one of the must see events and im glad im going this year Regards, Lee __________________ YOUR TRAFFIC IS SAFE WITH US - CONDOM CASH PUTTING THE GAY ADULT INDUSTRY ON YOUR PC!! AFFORDABLE 2257 COMPLIANT GAY + BI CONTENT

03-27-2003, 10:34 AM	#2
Shok Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: LIVE EVIL Posts: 5,611	this year looks to be the biggest yet. the last 2 I went to had tons of people and this one I think will shatter those 2 combined.

03-27-2003, 11:56 AM	#6
Kimmykim bitchslapping zebras!!!!! Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In a shack by the beach Posts: 16,015	The Forum is by far and away the best non Internext event there is. The caliber of people who spend the money on tickets and arguably the nicest resort rooms outside of the Vegas show every year is just phenomenal. You simply do not get the guy with a hundred bucks and a PC who wants to get into porn at this show... you get the owners of companies that do thousands of joins a day, and you get their undivided attention if you sit down to speak with them. You get people with millions of productive hits, great products, the cream of the crop. Yes, I am biased as well, but the Forum simply is the best small scale event to go on.

03-27-2003, 01:35 PM	#9
Danny_C Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,160	Hey, I'll be there, and that alone makes it worth it.