I thought this was an interesting thread. http://www.macnaxviii.com/forums/viewto ... 4df40b59f4
Here is one example of what hobbyists want from a MACNA:
"the last macna(washinton) was too commercial and the items being sold were at almost retail price my suggestion is to have more free samples or wholesale prices so as to attract more people.
also let the booths be manned by actual representitives of the respective companies, so they can awnser questions about their products. the last macna some of the booths had no reps. from their compay(eg CORALLIFE) shame..."
And another:
"I'd like to see topics that actually benefit the hobbyist and provide practical information that the hobbyist can use.
At MACNA XVII, many lecture topics including an entire track, was dedicated to the future of the hobby and industry. And while I think that is beneficial, I heard several attendees complain that they did not learn much practical stuff that they could apply. They did not want so much dedicated about the threats to their hobby, but how to improve the sustainabilty of their inhabitants.
As a result, several of folks who had never attended another MACNA before were disappointed to the point that they will not attend another one.
Please ensure that there's lots of practical information that the hobbyist can use.
I'm looking forward to going to MACNA XVIII and seeing Houston too.
Thanks!"
Here is one example of what hobbyists want from a MACNA:
"the last macna(washinton) was too commercial and the items being sold were at almost retail price my suggestion is to have more free samples or wholesale prices so as to attract more people.
also let the booths be manned by actual representitives of the respective companies, so they can awnser questions about their products. the last macna some of the booths had no reps. from their compay(eg CORALLIFE) shame..."
And another:
"I'd like to see topics that actually benefit the hobbyist and provide practical information that the hobbyist can use.
At MACNA XVII, many lecture topics including an entire track, was dedicated to the future of the hobby and industry. And while I think that is beneficial, I heard several attendees complain that they did not learn much practical stuff that they could apply. They did not want so much dedicated about the threats to their hobby, but how to improve the sustainabilty of their inhabitants.
As a result, several of folks who had never attended another MACNA before were disappointed to the point that they will not attend another one.
Please ensure that there's lots of practical information that the hobbyist can use.
I'm looking forward to going to MACNA XVIII and seeing Houston too.
Thanks!"
