[cryptoz]

I wish you'd realize how damaging that is to the Android / Google ecosystem. Small-time developers who are working really, really hard to build the most amazing products and services possible in the modern world are being intentionally shut out of developer events by people like you who want "free stuff". Please don't do that next time.

[smallegan]

If you've been to an I/O before you realize there isn't a whole lot of advantage to being there in person vs. watching live via the free streams they offer. It isn't like WWDC where there is an abundance of google presence for you to talk your issues over with. It is more of a dog and pony show where they give out free shit. You are assuming he isn't also a developer. Please don't do that next time.

[cryptoz]

> If you've been to an I/O before you realize there isn't a whole lot of advantage to being there in person vs. watching live via the free streams they offer

I've never been, that's true - but it's not for a lack of trying. I do disagree that there's not a whole lot of advantage to being there in person; I can't believe that would be true. I built a Top 30 weather app and I've never met a single Android developer in my life; I am certain, 100% certain, that actually meeting fellow developers would be immensely helpful.

> You are assuming he isn't also a developer. Please don't do that next time.

I think it's a fair assumption that the person isn't a developer; it's tough to imagine a developer would have no interest in going to any of the talks but only want to hold new tech devices. You're assuming the poster is male and not female. Please don't do that next time.

[smtddr]

I think it's a fair assumption that the person isn't a developer

Take a look at my profile, at the youtube videos on there. Then decide what kind of job you think I have.

[cryptoz]

Fair point. Sorry, I was wrong. So why don't you have any interest in going to the talks or speaking with anybody at I/O?

[smtddr]

Because while I like android(which is half of my job) & Google related topics, my main interest is in game console hacks which is at best a grey area in USA's legal system. If by chance I saw people talking about dumping encryption keys from Wii U's Flash ROM then it would be a pleasant surprise to me and I'd take part in and/or give talks.