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Why I hate Ignite (insert your city here)

by tdhurst · 56 comments

1. It never gets better. Almost always newbies, looking to make their mark. Not much room for improvement.

2. It’s run by nearly the same people, giving it a similar look and feel.

3. It’s become lauded by the mainstream as a microcosm of the burgeoning geek community, when really, it’s not.

4. It doesn’t allow for any interaction between audience members during the show.

5. It’s too short.

6. It’s far, far too easy to succeed. With the entire audience on your side, where’s the motivation NOT to screw up?

7. It’s very tough to find a venue that can handle the technological needs of many of the audience.

8. It’s boring.

9. It seldom affects anything long term. Know anyone still talking about their Ignite presentation?

10. It’s the lowest common denominator for all the GeekWeekAZ activities.

For those that love it, I would really like to know why.

Posted via email from Tyler says…

PS…notice the “I” in the title. Just me. Not you. No one said Ignite sucks.

Oh, and here’s how I’d improve it.

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  • Tyler Hurst

    I don’t care that I pissed you off and I certainly don’t want to work with someone like you on any event, now or in the future.

    I’m only interested in learning from the smart people, not the ones who hang around and volunteer their time in an effort to collect people.

    Don’t being to lecture me on how I should earn respect. I don’t remember asking you.

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  • tonepoems

    If you're already a part of a clique, perhaps it’s not so fresh, but then you've got people like me:

    I've been in Phoenix for 3 years and am only now motivated to explore and meet people. Adjusting from the east coast wasn’t easy for me.

    I never used to be a community person. I worked, occasionally hiked, watched TV, played WoW, went to bed – just like most of the general population. Supporting my community never occurred to me. (despite my parents owning their own deli for 30 years)

    The event was an eye opener. People passionate about things big and small, optimistic, genuinely friendly. I absolutely loved it. I didn't assume the speakers were scholars, but I enjoyed hearing the different perspectives. I also liked that every age group was represented – singles, families, senior citizens – all sharing a common interest.

    Perhaps this event isn't as challenging to those on the inside, but I'm someone on the fringes, and it was a great introduction to what this town has to offer.

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    Participant at #2, attended #3 & #4…..fell asleep after that (I already had my 5 mins)….the urban chickens and zombies are a tough follow.

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