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I think LAN parties made sense in a context where internet speeds weren't what they are today, where pirated software and games were distributed in these environments, and where you could get together in groups to play CS, Starcraft, or Age of Empires. But nowadays, with internet access and resources so widespread, and peer-to-peer networks offering countless more than eMule, they've lost their original purpose. Perhaps a pivotal shift for these events is needed, focusing more on building social networks than on the simple idea of eating pizza and sleeping on inflatable mattresses on the floor.