*AVN Show*-Florida, pictures from F.U.B.A.R.

[JFK]

I'm sure you have heard a lot about this show in the last few days. Here are the pics, all of them, judge for yourself.

We had an excellent productive show, above expectations and before anyone says anything, we go to shows with high expectations.

Check out the pics under latest events photo galleries!
http://www.fubarwebmasters.com/index...76a0060764e521

[DannyCox]

I heard it wasn't a very productive show for many people as there was just too few actual decision makers in attendance. The seminar turn-outs were also quite small judging by the pictures. The number of people at them would have been considered a pathetically poor turn-out just a few years ago.

I know it's also your job to pump the shows Julius, but I really believe AVN has had it's day in this arena.

[JFK]

Originally Posted by DannyCox

I heard it wasn't a very productive show for many people as there was just too few actual decision makers in attendance. The seminar turn-outs were also quite small judging by the pictures. The number of people at them would have been considered a pathetically poor turn-out just a few years ago.

I know it's also your job to pump the shows Julius, but I really believe AVN has had it's day in this arena.

Danny, there is just no pleasing people Years ago the shows were full to overflowing with affiliate reps who got drunk on your dime, did you do more business then, because they were there?

The whole show scene has changed dramatically, as far as number of attendees. This goes for all shows not just this one. As I have said before, its quality vs quantity now.

Yes, I do pump the shows, all of them. We go in with a positive attitude, we are there to do business and Hone had a great show

AVN tried a new concept with this one, it has merit, watch other shows pick up the same concept and run with it.

Welcome to the new reality of Adult webmaster shows.

[DannyCox]

Originally Posted by JFK

Years ago the shows were full to overflowing with affiliate reps who got drunk on your dime, did you do more business then, because they were there?

Actually, yes. I did quite well when there were people there such as affiliate reps who could make deals and decisions. we even used to do suite partis nd invite the people we wanted to work with. Yes, they got drunk, but we got business out of it.

But, i really don't want to see the Porn Stars party (I'm not a silly FanBoy), or have a bunch of other areas of Adult that have nothing really to do with on-line. It used to be "our" show and dealt with "our" needs. AVN thinks all "Porn" is generic and that Videos are no different than On-line. The way their shows have changed over time show that.

I honestly don't believe they want any of "us" there any more. They couldn't make it on-line, and they've basically given up on our needs. I think you'll be seeing less and less Internet peple at those shows. they'll save their dollars for shows that actually make sense to attend.

[EmporerEJ]

Originally Posted by DannyCox

Actually, yes. I did quite well when there were people there such as affiliate reps who could make deals and decisions. we even used to do suite partis nd invite the people we wanted to work with. Yes, they got drunk, but we got business out of it.

But, i really don't want to see the Porn Stars party (I'm not a silly FanBoy), or have a bunch of other areas of Adult that have nothing really to do with on-line. It used to be "our" show and dealt with "our" needs. AVN thinks all "Porn" is generic and that Videos are no different than On-line. The way their shows have changed over time show that.

I honestly don't believe they want any of "us" there any more. They couldn't make it on-line, and they've basically given up on our needs. I think you'll be seeing less and less Internet peple at those shows. they'll save their dollars for shows that actually make sense to attend.

Much as I hate it, I think I have to agree with Danny's take on this. To some degree, the "web people," have always been treated as the "red headed step child."
I haven't seen much change in this over the years.

[RawAlex]

Originally Posted by JFK

AVN tried a new concept with this one, it has merit, watch other shows pick up the same concept and run with it.

Welcome to the new reality of Adult webmaster shows.

Actually, I see a whole bunch of stuff that has been done at other shows (particularly Cybernet), such as the "meet market" sort of deal (called corridor cruising, if I remember correctly) and Speed Meeting (which has been at other events, such as Qwebec Expo).

There is certainly a shift, but more than anything, it makes it look like AVN is returning back to it's "Valley Porn" roots and pretty much tossing the internet (and it's marketing) under the bus to get there.

From the pics, I think the theme for the show was "elbow room... we got it". I didn't see anything in the pics that I found particularly would attract me to the show.

[Toby]

Shows used to be primarily about putting sponsors and affiliates together. Affiliates are all but out of the mix at shows these days.

If the direction AVN has taken with this show is going to become the norm for all shows, I don't think I'll be attending many more shows.

I'll find alternative ways to get together face to face with some of my industry friends.

[softball]

It looks like that show could have been held in a backyard. Even a telephoto lens couldn't save those pictures. The quality vs quantity argument only works if there is quantity...any quantity. I bet you dollars to say......dognuts that show lost a pile of dough.

Where was DirtyD? Did he hand out the million bucks and I missed it?

[JFK]

Originally Posted by rhetorical

It looks like that show could have been held in a backyard. Even a telephoto lens couldn't save those pictures. The quality vs quantity argument only works if there is quantity...any quantity. I bet you dollars to say......dognuts that show lost a pile of dough.

Where was DirtyD? Did he hand out the million bucks and I missed it?

OK THEN

[softball]

Originally Posted by JFK

OK THEN

Gee, you don't have to yell. Its not like its your show or anything. Here's an idea, J, why don't you have a world wide webmaster convention in your back yard. Get a couple of pic nic tables, hire a couple of strippers from the Dog and Duck down the road, then sit on the back porch and take happy snaps all weekend. It would be great.

[gonzo]

I predict the new innovation will be to merge internext and AEE in Vegas.

Thats what they essentially did in Miami without the fans

[JFK]

Originally Posted by rhetorical

Gee, you don't have to yell. Its not like its your show or anything. Here's an idea, J, why don't you have a world wide webmaster convention in your back yard. Get a couple of pic nic tables, hire a couple of strippers from the Dog and Duck down the road, then sit on the back porch and take happy snaps all weekend. It would be great.

OY, didnt mean to yell

I would hold a worlwide webmaster convention in my back yard , however, they would get carried away by the mosquitoes.

[Rcourt64]

Did anyone have sex in the pool? I really hate it when there's pool sex at these events.

[LAJ]

I heard... I've been told... rumor has it... blah de blah fuckin blah...

[Alienq]

But I am the asshole for stating that adult industry trade shows are pure failures.
Low attendence, dirty old guys trying to get up on teen models etc...

[EmporerEJ]

Originally Posted by Alienq

But I am the asshole for stating that adult industry trade shows are pure failures.
Low attendence, dirty old guys trying to get up on teen models etc...

S'ok with me if you're an asshole.
You don't need to go to shows to be an asshole.
In fact, we'd rather you didn't.
Less competition means more fresh young teens with firm breasteses for the rest of us.

[Alienq]

Nuff said...
What is wrong with this picture?

You know the industry really could be like this:

And for a brief time the porn industry was very muxh like this. 1000's in attendance, big act's on stage and Keynote addresses big enough to fill a large auditorium.

Now lets see here... The video game industry is pretty big, lots of product, etc etc, Adult entertainment has even more fans that the video game industry. The video game industry charges 9.95 to 80.00 per title. The video game industry faces the same issues the porn industry has with piracy.

The major difference between the 2 industries is simple. You do not see the video game industry giving its product away free nor do you see the video game industry fucking each other over in cheapening price wars.

People wonder why I call the porn industry retarded these days, well think about this contrast of 2 industries I just showed ya and think about it for a sec.