If you build it... they will complain.

[sechan19]

So apparently, some folks who visited the Expo didn't feel the programs, swag, or food added anything to the experience for them. They question what the Expo is really all about.

Funny, I thought it was about having a university-wide conference to be proud of, an event that would eventually build beyond our university and become a venue for academic exchange among peers from all over the New City area. But I guess some folks would be happy with an event that took place in my mom's garage if it resulted in a cash prize for them.

Wtf?

I realize that people are feeling raw about the current financial situation; it's dark times all around, but the Expo is about to turn a corner and we cannot allow it to miss that opportunity by short-changing it when things get a little tough.

Lord have mercy.

(In an amusing twist, the naysayers were so offensive at the Grad Student meeting that the faculty adviser felt compelled to come up to me afterward and reassure me that the feedback he'd received was overwhelmingly positive. Of course, most of the feedback I've gotten has been likewise positive. It's just wacky sometimes what people find to be annoyed about. [shrug])

Comments

[unapperent.livejournal.com]

I have found that no matter how good something is, there is a part of the population that MUST find something to complain about. Even if it comes down to the color of the floor does not complement their shoes. I know you rocked the house, and anyone who wants to throw fit... as them to do it next year =)

[foxxydancr.livejournal.com]

freakin' whiners.

[derrangedferret.livejournal.com]

It could be casually suggested that if the naysayers think it was so poorly done, they should run it.

And by casually suggested, I mean boot to the head.

[devreux.livejournal.com]

Mmmmm, boot to the head. :-)

[reteva.livejournal.com]

Yeah, we did actually suggest to them that they consider volunteering next year. They won't, though. This is actually a department that has consistently complained about Grad Expo. Every year they have a problem with it; every year no one steps up. I pretty much just write them off, but boot to the head sounds like an awesome alternative, too...

[docjeed.livejournal.com]

Crush them. Like grapes.

LIKE GRAPES I SAY!