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From: grogers@m.cs.uiuc.edu
Newsgroups: comp.graphics
Subject: Re: SIGGRAPH pet peeves
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Date: 29 Aug 89 23:19:00 GMT
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The siggraph courses have evaluations that cover the topic,
level of detail, and presentation.  Is there any evaluation
of the course meals and receptions?  Are people participating
in these events because they have already paid for them or
because they're so enjoyable?

As for the choice of lunch and location, have you ever eaten
in the Hotel restaurant because you thought the food was
excellent or the price was reasonable?

The price for the reception was $40.  For that $40 I could have
purchased the mug, mouse pad, calendar, t-shirt, and hat or visor.
I know what my choice would have been.

Of course I realize that there is more to eating with the whole
course group than just filling my stomach.

Overall I think that SIGGRAPH is well run and well worth my time
and money.  I just don't think the food is worth the cost (whatever
that cost might be!)

Finally a constructive suggestion.  The cost of SIGGRAPH hasn't increased
since 1987.  If (when) it is necessary to increase the cost, the
conference can remain affordable if the frills (e.g. receptions)
are charged separately.

As it is now, the current cost is still affordable by graduate students.
Any increase would surely prevent some students from attending.

greg