How Helpful Are the Webmaster Convention Seminars? - GoFuckYourself.com

Platinum Albert · 06-04-2002, 02:30 PM

Hello!

For those who have attended webmaster conventions, I would like to ask your opinions on the effectiveness of the seminars?

At the last Montreal Cyber Net Expo, the quality of speakers were fantastic, however, the attendence was low for many of the speakers! What do you think?

Babaganoosh · 06-04-2002, 02:39 PM

Terribly ineffective. A total waste of time in my opinion. I have found that "seminars" are one of two things (or both).

1) Spam.
2) Completely newbie oriented.

Seminars are almost always held at large webmaster conventions like InterNext, etc. The only people that attend are already making money in the adult biz, otherwise they wouldn't have the money to attend. Those folks have no interest in attending a seminar about making galleries. When I go, if I see something interesting I might hit the seminar. It would be nice to have some topics that aren't newbie related.

pr0 · 06-04-2002, 02:45 PM

The seminars 2001 in Miami were informative, but the same stuff you hear anywhere. And a couple of the old-timers bitched about new webmasters stealing their traffic.

Thats about all i can remember though, i was pretty drunk throughout the entire conference

JFK · 06-04-2002, 03:54 PM

I think for the most part they are huge waste of time, I mean who the Fuck want to listen to some of the speakers, moan and groan about how big their hangover is.Fortunately this was an all inclusive package. Live and learn, I have paid in the past only to be severly dissapointed.

Mr.Fiction · 06-04-2002, 04:01 PM

In most industries, I have found convention seminars to be 99% worthless.

However, going to the conventions can be good for your business, depending on what you're trying to accomplish.

shann · 06-04-2002, 04:28 PM

They are good if you have problems sleeping, will surely make you pass out from boredom.

Also, if you don't get invited to any good parties, and you wake up early, it gives you something to do during the day doesn't it! LMAO

Scootermuze · 06-04-2002, 04:32 PM

I hear they're quite effective if you like to party... I haven't had the luxury of attending one yet cause I'm old and can't afford to attent. Nobody will send me a plane ticket to attend... I can't understand it..

xenium · 06-04-2002, 04:39 PM

it would be nice to have several pc's availeble and put webmasters together in a group of 5 or 6 and give them a period of time to create a certain website / project everyone has his skills that way you could really learn from each other.

shann · 06-04-2002, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Scootermuze
I hear they're quite effective if you like to party... I haven't had the luxury of attending one yet cause I'm old and can't afford to attent. Nobody will send me a plane ticket to attend... I can't understand it..

LOL the conventions are productive, it's the seminars that are in question.

Will somebody send this guy a plane ticket already!

SixNine · 06-04-2002, 09:07 PM

Just come to the back of the seminar and fuck around with the peanut gallery, we're the ones with the shades on drinking Red Bull

I might look all fucked up hung over but I'm actually listening to everything. Seriously... sit in the back of the seminar and listen to panel members and the audience speak. Some newbs actually have good ideas. Then when the seminar is over mosey around and talk to people you think half way have their shit together and are looking to make deals.

SixNine

Fletch XXX · 06-04-2002, 09:10 PM

I havent gone to a convention since we called it CES.

Nina · 06-04-2002, 09:13 PM

This was the first convention where I actually went to a few seminars and the first time I spoke on one. I was pleasantly surprised to find the seminars I attended to be informative and useful. It was also good because I ran into people I might have missed at the parties. As far as my panel, many people came up to me afterward and had good feedback. So overall it was a good experience.

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Babaganoosh ♥♥♥ Likes Hugs ♥♥♥ Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: /home Posts: 15,841	Terribly ineffective. A total waste of time in my opinion. I have found that "seminars" are one of two things (or both). 1) Spam. 2) Completely newbie oriented. Seminars are almost always held at large webmaster conventions like InterNext, etc. The only people that attend are already making money in the adult biz, otherwise they wouldn't have the money to attend. Those folks have no interest in attending a seminar about making galleries. When I go, if I see something interesting I might hit the seminar. It would be nice to have some topics that aren't newbie related. __________________ I like pie.

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JFK FUBAR the ORIGINATOR Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: FUBARLAND Posts: 67,374	I think for the most part they are huge waste of time, I mean who the Fuck want to listen to some of the speakers, moan and groan about how big their hangover is.Fortunately this was an all inclusive package. Live and learn, I have paid in the past only to be severly dissapointed. __________________ FUBAR Webmasters - The FUBAR Times - FUBAR Webmasters Mobile - FUBARTV.XXX For promo opps contact jfk at fubarwebmasters dot com

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xenium Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Netherlands Posts: 67	it would be nice to have several pc's availeble and put webmasters together in a group of 5 or 6 and give them a period of time to create a certain website / project everyone has his skills that way you could really learn from each other. __________________ Ministerie van Geile zaken Xenium's TGP €rotic Cash

06-04-2002, 02:45 PM	#3
pr0 rockin tha trailerpark Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: ~Coastal~ Posts: 23,088	The seminars 2001 in Miami were informative, but the same stuff you hear anywhere. And a couple of the old-timers bitched about new webmasters stealing their traffic. Thats about all i can remember though, i was pretty drunk throughout the entire conference

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Mr.Fiction Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Free Speech Land Posts: 9,484	In most industries, I have found convention seminars to be 99% worthless. However, going to the conventions can be good for your business, depending on what you're trying to accomplish.

06-04-2002, 04:32 PM	#7
Scootermuze Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 4,513	I hear they're quite effective if you like to party... I haven't had the luxury of attending one yet cause I'm old and can't afford to attent. Nobody will send me a plane ticket to attend... I can't understand it..

06-04-2002, 09:07 PM	#10
SixNine Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The Sea Town Posts: 1,357	Just come to the back of the seminar and fuck around with the peanut gallery, we're the ones with the shades on drinking Red Bull I might look all fucked up hung over but I'm actually listening to everything. Seriously... sit in the back of the seminar and listen to panel members and the audience speak. Some newbs actually have good ideas. Then when the seminar is over mosey around and talk to people you think half way have their shit together and are looking to make deals. SixNine

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Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	I havent gone to a convention since we called it CES. __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me

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Nina Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 2,687	This was the first convention where I actually went to a few seminars and the first time I spoke on one. I was pleasantly surprised to find the seminars I attended to be informative and useful. It was also good because I ran into people I might have missed at the parties. As far as my panel, many people came up to me afterward and had good feedback. So overall it was a good experience.