So, what would happen to the cost of Worldcon memberships if:
a) Worldcons scheduled only 3 days of programming (and a pre-programming social evening)?
b) A membership cap of 2000 or 2500 were to be imposed?
I mean, I know this isn't going to happen; but how much would capping the membership to make the con fit into two hotels (and no convention center), and cutting the duration reduce membership costs?
What are the largest expenses that have driven Worldcon membership prices up to where they are, now?
I assume these concepts have been discussed at great length on the SMOFs mailing list, but I don't know the answers to those questions, which is why I'm asking. If someone has constructed a FAQ on those issues, I'd be happy to read it. I understand that you may not have the time or inclination to get into it, here.
And I'm skirting the obvious facts that a) the current floating Worldcon membership list may contain more than 2000 or 2500 people who will continue to demand the privilege of attending each year, and b) many of those repeaters probably *like* the features of current Worldcons that require convention centers to facilitate.
If a membership cap of 2000 wouldn't cut the attending membership cost down to $125, do you think there's anything that would?
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Date: 2006-05-13 09:01 pm (UTC)a) Worldcons scheduled only 3 days of programming (and a pre-programming social evening)?
b) A membership cap of 2000 or 2500 were to be imposed?
I mean, I know this isn't going to happen; but how much would capping the membership to make the con fit into two hotels (and no convention center), and cutting the duration reduce membership costs?
What are the largest expenses that have driven Worldcon membership prices up to where they are, now?
I assume these concepts have been discussed at great length on the SMOFs mailing list, but I don't know the answers to those questions, which is why I'm asking. If someone has constructed a FAQ on those issues, I'd be happy to read it. I understand that you may not have the time or inclination to get into it, here.
And I'm skirting the obvious facts that a) the current floating Worldcon membership list may contain more than 2000 or 2500 people who will continue to demand the privilege of attending each year, and b) many of those repeaters probably *like* the features of current Worldcons that require convention centers to facilitate.
If a membership cap of 2000 wouldn't cut the attending membership cost down to $125, do you think there's anything that would?