Site Suggestion Can we do a ASSEMblercon?

Discussion in 'Site Help and Suggestions' started by MonkeyBoyJoey, Nov 16, 2015.

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  1. skyway1985

    skyway1985 Peppy Member

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    MonkeyBoyJoey, i was just in orlando back in august lol stayed at the quality inn on airport road (OMG WHAT A SLUM)
     
    skyway1985, Nov 17, 2015
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  2. Johnny

    Johnny Gran Turismo Freak and Site Supporter 2013,2015 Staff Member

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    Not trying to diminish anyone's ideas, but this would be very difficult from a community from people all over the world. Setting a date alone would be a nightmare, as most people wouldn't be able to go because of work and other obligations. A 2 day convention would require at least 4 days off work for someone coming from another region.

    I'm a member since 2002 and would really enjoy meeting some of the guys that are around since the beginning. But like i said, it's too difficult to make it actually work.

    And the money spent? It would be more realistic, cheaper and way more important to keep helping the site. The last fundraiser for example, from over 20.000+ members, less than 0,25% actually donated something. Imagine if everyone donated 1 dollar...

    Whenever the T-Shirt project is available, would you buy one? 2% maybe?
     
    Johnny, Nov 17, 2015
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  3. DeChief

    DeChief Rustled.

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    I'd buy a shirt as long as it's soft and comfy.
     
    DeChief, Nov 17, 2015
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  4. thepokemask

    thepokemask Why have a virtual boy when you can have a potato?

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    i would buy a t shirt
     
    thepokemask, Nov 17, 2015
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  5. HEX1GON

    HEX1GON 2997cc Staff Member

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    That money is going towards a performance car. I can only drive a hatch for so long.
     
    HEX1GON, Nov 17, 2015
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  6. Digmac

    Digmac Gutsy Member

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    I approve. Massive car guy here.
     
    Digmac, Nov 17, 2015
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  7. ElectricCo

    ElectricCo Rising Member

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    What happened to that? THere were some awesome designs, bet way more than 2% would buy.
     
    ElectricCo, Nov 18, 2015
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  8. dans87

    dans87 Site Supporter 2013,14,15

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    i wouldnt mind a simple black polo shirt with the current ag logo on it and our forum usernames
     
    dans87, Nov 18, 2015
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  9. Johnny

    Johnny Gran Turismo Freak and Site Supporter 2013,2015 Staff Member

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    What i can say is that ASSEMbler is trying to find the best option that assures a good price for everybody.

    Like i said before, only 0,25% of our members helped the recent fundraiser. Just imagine the trouble / whining if the price (with shipping) for a t-shirt is considered not "right" for someone else standards.
     
    Johnny, Nov 18, 2015
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  10. MBMM

    MBMM Forum Watchdog & Site Supporter 2015

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    Then they can not buy one. While some people can be entitled, I think a lot of us would be willing to drop a little money to represent the site. But you're right, cost can be so subjective.
     
    MBMM, Nov 19, 2015
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  11. sonicsean89

    sonicsean89 Site Soldier

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    But we have the BEST theme park. Cedar Point even has a Space Harrier machine!

    You just lost your hour in the ball pit for mentioning that.

    I'd buy a shirt though.
     
    sonicsean89, Nov 19, 2015
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  12. rtv190

    rtv190 Robust Member

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    we could set it up in the midwestern area (Chicago,Kansas city,Detroit,Dallas,etc)
     
    rtv190, Nov 20, 2015
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  13. Digmac

    Digmac Gutsy Member

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    With the way this is going why don't we set this up in Atlantis. Close for everyone right? That's what I thought. Atlantis.
     
    Digmac, Nov 21, 2015
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  14. Bad_Ad84

    Bad_Ad84 Keyboard Error: Press F1 to Continue

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    I propose Burton on trent, England.
     
    Bad_Ad84, Nov 21, 2015
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  15. retro

    retro Administrator Staff Member

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    The last time we had a meet-up in the UK, a good 10 years or more ago, five members turned up. Five. One travelled for I think 6 hours each way. The likelihood of you getting people in the US to do it is practically zero. A small local meet-up might be doable, but not a convention. They are a pain to run (speaking from experience) and extremely expensive. And there's not enough to do.

    Incidentally, that last time was for what I think turned out to be the last gaming trade shows in the UK. And I think that was also the occasion of the first and last public gaming expo. That shows you how viable a large-scale gaming event is, sadly.

    What, EPCOT?!?!
     
    retro, Dec 2, 2015
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  16. GodofHardcore

    GodofHardcore Paragon of the Forum

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    Do we REALLY want to risk me showing up?
     
    GodofHardcore, Dec 2, 2015
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  17. Johnny

    Johnny Gran Turismo Freak and Site Supporter 2013,2015 Staff Member

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  18. MachineCode

    MachineCode The Devil

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    It's always sunny here in Philadelphia...
     
    MachineCode, Dec 2, 2015
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  19. Eviltaco64

    Eviltaco64 or your money back

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    The City Wage Tax disagrees, but Max's King of Steaks makes it break even.
     
    Eviltaco64, Dec 3, 2015
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  20. HEX1GON

    HEX1GON 2997cc Staff Member

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    You're letting the floodgates open by saying that.
     
    HEX1GON, Dec 3, 2015
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