Comments on: Is WordCamp the conference for you?

By: Jason Grigsby

Jason Grigsby — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:13:46 +0000

@willlangford Interesting comment. I wonder what part the close-knit community played in that. A lot of people knew each other.

For my part, I never talk about how I am when I present even when no one in the audience knows how I am. I do that primarily to get people engaged in the presentation as quickly as possible.

I usually start by saying, “Hi I’m Jason,” and then launch right in. :-)

By: christine

christine — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:21:34 +0000

Thanks for the comments everyone.

Willangford, I didn’t notice that from the speakers, but I’m guessing that this might be an over site. I think that everyone gets nervous in front of crowds and forgets something. I know I always do.

Hope to see you at a next WordCamp.

By: willlangford

willlangford — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:02:23 +0000

Good writeup. My only complaint about Wordcamp PDX is several of the speakers assumed everyone knew who they were.

Other than that it was good informative weekend.

By: John Hawkins

John Hawkins — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:48:28 +0000

Very nice write up! This was my 6th or 7th WordCamp this year, and ranks near the top of my list. The content was great and the people attending were an amazing group. Plus, I absolutely loved the unconference portions of the event. Tons of great info to be had.

Hopefully we’ll run in to each other at a WordCamp down the road.

John

By: Jason Grigsby

Jason Grigsby — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:34:32 +0000

Hi Christine,

Thanks for attending. I’m glad you enjoyed my session, and it is very nice to hear it wasn’t too technical. It’s difficult to strike the right balance and still share technical information. :-)

Great write up. Thanks again.

-Jason