A proposal for your thoughts, as we plan future FUDCons...

[Jared K. Smith]

On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 10:04 AM, Robyn Bergeron <rbergero at redhat.com> wrote:
> I'd like to get feedback on a possible thought around FUDCon.  I've
> spoken with some folks about it in passing but I think it might be
> worthwhile to bring up as an idea for pondering.

I personally think it's a terrible idea, to put it bluntly.  One of
our stated goals for FUDCon right now is to get as many contributors
and future contributors to the event as possible.  My biggest concern
is that attending a "worldwide" FUDCon event (especially if you're not
from North America) would become something that only the elite can do,
and we wouldn't have the chance to bring in potential contributors, as
the cost/risk would be too high. It's also difficult for many people
to come to North America, as things like visa requirements and
language barriers can be overwhelming.

To be frank (no Beefy Miracle pun intended), I already dislike the
fact that some people feel like they have to be at FUDCon North
America (even if they're not from North America), as that's the FUDCon
where "everything happens".  If anything, I'd go the other direction
-- I would make the regional FUDCon events stronger.

--
Jared Smith
Fedora Project Leader