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Re:Tickets For Apple’s WWDC 2013 Sell Out In Under 2 Minutes by EvilLook on Thursday April 25, 2013 @01:21PM (#5608525)
Why would they do that? Selling out in two minutes makes them look good, and the limited number of slots make the attendees feel like they're special.
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Re:Tickets For Apple’s WWDC 2013 Sell Out In Under 2 Minutes by enraged_camel on Thursday April 25, 2013 @01:28PM (#5608584)
Are you suggesting that the reason they aren't moving to a new venue is because getting their tickets sold out quickly makes them look good and the attendees feel special? As opposed to countless logistical concerns that come with organizing an event of this magnitude and importance?

I'll give you a moment to let the sheer stupidity of your suggestion sink in.

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Re:Tickets For Apple’s WWDC 2013 Sell Out In Under 2 Minutes by EvilLook on Thursday April 25, 2013 @01:43PM (#5608676)
I'm not saying that it's the ONLY reason. I am saying that it is A reason.
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Re:Tickets For Apple’s WWDC 2013 Sell Out In Under 2 Minutes by smackfu on Thursday April 25, 2013 @01:58PM (#5608779)
OTOH, if you start getting the "wrong" type of attendees, the conference becomes less valuable for everyone. For instance, marketers who sign up just to network with the 5000 developers and don't bother going to a single session.
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Re:Tickets For Apple’s WWDC 2013 Sell Out In Under 2 Minutes by mikeash on Thursday April 25, 2013 @02:10PM (#5608867)
Why did they have so many tickets available back when it wasn't selling out, if this is such a good idea?
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