Discussion

Please feel free to discuss any aspect of the Conference on this page, using the comments facility below.

Comments

[Bannerman]

An outstanding concept, but why hold it on a workday? Are the organisers hoping to attract only those academic bloggers, the unemployed bloggers or those who happen to be on vacation and passing through Brisbane?

I hope to make the afternoon sessions and an end-of-day ale at the Normanby, but seriously, this gig could be so much more to so many more bloggers.

[Peter Black]

You make a good point Bannerman. Before picking that date we consulted widely and it was felt a Friday was preferable to a Saturday or a Sunday. However, if we hold this event again next year, we'll look at holding it on a weekend.

Still, it would be great if you could make it for the afternoon.

[Dodgypress]

Interesting Concept, and very very timely.ie..fed election 2007...etc.. May still be in europe, if not i look forward to coming.

[Gavin Heaton]

I agree with Bannerman ... it is a shame that this was not organised over a weekend as they do with BarCamps.

[Invig]

Any chance of arranging some cheap communal accommodation for those who do not know great wealth? Perhaps communal large hotel room or spare piece of carpet?

[Invig]

Just a suggestion: would it be worth approaching the independent Tony Windsor to give a talk? He seems to have figured out how to sell himself to the electorate while sticking to principles - a valuable skill for any serious blogger.

He's dying of cancer, but I think is still pretty healthy, and might appreciate the opportunity to see his experience put to good use.

[Leonard Low]

Terrific concept, and an event I and a number of edublogging colleagues are now keenly anticipating!

[Des Walsh]

I'm sure there's no perfect day of the week, date or time for a conference. The best part of all this, imho, is that Peter and his colleagues have pressed on, got some sponsorship and are putting the show on. I dips me lid to Peter, CCI, QUT's law faculty and the sponsors.

[Cait]

While it's great to see an Australian Blogging Conference actually get off the ground, it's a pity this hasn't been more widely publicised. I read over 150 Australian blogs and haven't seen this mentioned anywhere.

At this late date, it's not an option to get leave for a work day.

As soon as this is over, start promoting for next year, like the big US events are. For those coming from interstate, this can be a big trip and booking accommodation in groups can be used to request discounts. Please have a weekend next year too.

BTW - the Discussion Leaders link has no content http://www.freedomtodiffer.com/blogoz/discussionleaders.html

[Darren Lewin-Hill]

I found out about this event via Andrew Bartlett's blog and think it's great. The intention to podcast the sessions should broaden the value of the event for those who (like me) can't make it. Hopefully some of the discussions will also continue on the blogs of the participants, and this will help build momentum for next year. Given the subject matter, maybe next year further thought could be given to virtual participation combined with face-to-face attendance? Anyway, I really hope this takes off, and well done for organising it.

[Darren Lewin-Hill]

This may or may not be of interest to those attending, but the Federal Government has released a discussion paper on the use of blogs as a consultation tool. I haven't read the paper as yet, but it's at:

http://www.agimo.gov.au/services/consultation_blog

While I'm wary of how this idea might be implemented given the current government's track record, the notion of blogs as a tool of democratic engagement is clearly worth considering.