I remember a quote from Dokk, when I met him in Jamaica at the 2002 Negril Bash. "Why charge people to talk to each other?" I've always been a supporter of free registration, the Phoenix Forum grew to its currently popularity because of it. It was only after the show became overrun with non-industry people that it made sense to require an admission fee. But if you want to charge admission, give it back to the attendees either in paid entertainment, drinks, or food.
