Lots of things can be justified if there is the desire and priority. The Internet access at N4 was installed because there were enough convention use to make the cost a worthwhile expense (Registration, Press Office, Information, etc.) At that point the additional cost to provide the WiFi network and stations to members was reasonable.
But those are already in the budget and we are not allocating each members membership money for each additional "add-on."
Sure we are, we're just doing it indirectly.
Yes, I know that, but we generally don't take the budget and break down each line item by 5000 to allocate each member's costs. Kevin's question was "Would you really be happy to see your membership go up by enough to cover the cost of "free" internet service?"
The $31,000 price tag is quoted a lot. But the Press Release also mentioned a smaller wired setup for $5,000. Most of the people whinging about the lack of Internet access would also be willing to pay an extra $1 rather than none at all. The unfortunate thing is if LAcon IV decided on the reduced wired lounge, those same people would be whinging about the level of service.
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Sure we are, we're just doing it indirectly.
Yes, I know that, but we generally don't take the budget and break down each line item by 5000 to allocate each member's costs. Kevin's question was "Would you really be happy to see your membership go up by enough to cover the cost of "free" internet service?"
The $31,000 price tag is quoted a lot. But the Press Release also mentioned a smaller wired setup for $5,000. Most of the people whinging about the lack of Internet access would also be willing to pay an extra $1 rather than none at all. The unfortunate thing is if LAcon IV decided on the reduced wired lounge, those same people would be whinging about the level of service.