Re: [guadec-list] Registration Fees for GUADEC 2007

[Paul Cooper <pgc openadvantage org>]

Dear Benjamin,

----- "Benjamin Otte" <otte gnome org> wrote:
> Dear Gnome,

OK - I don't want to get sucked too far into this whole metaphor but I'll play along for a while. I'd like to point out that Gnome isn't an abstract thing, or me, or the GUADEC committee, or the Foundation. As Luis said Gnome is people, specifically everyone who contributes in whatever way. 'Gnome' organises a whole bunch of parties through the year, GUADEC, Boston Summit, GUADEC-ES, GUADEC-BR, and probably others I'm not even aware of - each with their own flavour and style (that will change over time as different people get involved). Anyone who's part of Gnome can organise a party if they wish (and are sufficiently motivated).
 
> Every year you thank all the people that worked with you the year
> before by
> giving a huge party. You organize a place to meet and everybody who
> manages to
> come is sure to do so and have a great time. It's always a nice place
> to be and
> I'd like to thank you that you manage to find the time to organize
> such an event
> every year.
> 
> I am sure you will understand that being required to pay an entrance
> fee to a
> thank you party feels a bit sore. I'm sure you'll understand that I
> cannot pay
> one single penny for that party as long as I want to perceive it as
> what it is.
> And I'm sure you don't have a problem with it, you're just a bit
> verworked as
> you always are when the party draws closer.

Well to play along with the party metaphor just a little longer - when I'm invited to a party I generally like to bring along a token of appreciation for the host(s) for the effort of organising and hosting the party.

Anyway back to the real world. If after thinking about it you're still not happy with the registration fee then please fill in a sponsorship application just for the registration fee.

Regards,

Paul

> Rock on,
> Benjamin
> 
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