Indeed I think that there are many (students & otherwise) who would attend if there was more finances available. I "put it aside" as I don't think there is anything the LAC organizers can do about that aspect.


On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 4:10 PM, Thomas Vecchione <seablaede@gmail.com> wrote:

Is there any reason that LAC shouldn't possibly happen online?

I personally really enjoy the face-to-face chatting with like-minded people. Conversation is a much faster medium, and ideas flow more easily. I know when I send to list, I usually think more, and sometimes re-read my messages before sending. To brainstorm and collaborate effectively I feel it is fundamentally necessary to meet and have that fast interaction with people that have similar goals or ideas. The LAC affords an opportunity for this, I would see it as a great loss if it were to go entirely online.