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FaffCon Demystified

A few thoughts about Tucson’s unconference, and then I’ll move on. 

I know the tsunami of pictures, posted alongside laments that: “…it ended too soon!”…or: “…FaffCon changed my life!” grows old for people who did not or could not attend.  Bear with me one more time.

For the 100 souls in the Class of 2014 photo above, FaffCon7 will profoundly affect on their career.  A few bullet-points on my…

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Tired & Inspired

By now, you’re familiar with the thrum of swelling accolades following the most recent FaffCon.  Perhaps you’ve contributed to the enthusiastic thread of pictures and superlatives yourself in recent years.

Forgive us attendees.

It’s just not possible to remain silent about the inspiring moments spent in the company of gifted and giving pros.

‘Having driven 6 hours between Tucson and Las…

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Why You Should Avoid FaffCon

Why You Should Avoid FaffCon

Where do I start? 

How much time do you have?

The DEPTH of my dissatisfaction is unplumbed!

OK, probably the best way to handle this is with a list, so here goes:

FafffCon events are always held in terrible locations

The attendees are insufferable bores

There are no activities

The whole thing is organizational chaos

No one gets along

The energy is just….wrong

After-hour events are dull

All the…

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