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Re: In Chicago? Go to SOBcon 07!

Marcus — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 12:14:32 -0000

Al, I thought $350 was pretty typical for a conference fee, but maybe I'm naive.

I doubt you would learn new information that isn't available for free on blogs, but I'm not sure new information is the point.

I think there is just something special about being physically present. Communication goes faster. You can evaluate a person more effectively--since they can't hide behind a slick design.

But most importantly, for all our talk of blogs being a social media, they can't replace real social interactions.

In some ways, I see the conference fee as a way of ante-ing up. Everyone there will be serious about blogging. They will be invested, literally. And that means something.

Re: In Chicago? Go to SOBcon 07!

Al Hsu — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 10:58:04 -0000

Registration is $350? Are you kidding? What are they going to tell me in person that I couldn't read on various blogs for free?

Re: In Chicago? Go to SOBcon 07!

Marcus — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 20:54:13 -0000

Here's hoping. We'll see what happens. You'll notice that we haven't heard a word from them here.

Re: In Chicago? Go to SOBcon 07!

L.L. Barkat — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 19:54:40 -0000

Then you must certainly urge those Chicago-area publications (and presses.. oh yes) to go. I think it will be a fascinating time.

Re: In Chicago? Go to SOBcon 07!

Marcus — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 17:43:32 -0000

I don't think so.

Scott Rafer, the CEO of MyBlogLog will be on a panel with Janice Myint, who is on staff at Technorati.

And also Chris Cree. Liz just pointed me to his sites. He's quite a guy!

Re: In Chicago? Go to SOBcon 07!

L.L. Barkat — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 16:00:32 -0000

Oh my. Is this a place where everyone will cry together (SOB) about the wonder and awe of the blogosphere?