Warpstock 98 attendee survey results - page 2 |
This survey was taken from a poll of the people attending the 1998 show. The results were compiled in November from the list
of 91 people responding. They are posted here with a great deal of gratitude to Esther Schindler who did all the work.
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Question 11: Did you bring your family with you to Warpstock? |
A- Yes 17.05% B- No 82.95% |
Question 12: If Yes, how could Warpstock have improved the experience for them? |
Activities for wives/spouses and children Had I had more notice, I would liked to have brought spouse. I don't know. But they had fun in the pool and at the near by shopping mall. More "how to" classes, was glad to be able to have my son be a part of it. My dad took me. I liked it the way it was except that you needed more software venders to attend. My husband attended Warpstock too. Nothing needed. Organized spouse/family events Select a location that offers other things to do. I believe that if Warpstock98 had been held in downtown Chicago (albeit I believe they did a damn good job considering the original location fell through) this wouldn't be an issue. I only brought my wife, but since she's not at all interested in OS/2 I ended up having to miss a few things to keep her company on occasion. She had a good time ... it was fine for her. Spouse also attended Warpstock |
Question 13: Are you interested in receiving information sent to you, via email, from OS/2-related vendors? |
A- No 32.22% B- Yes 67.78% |
Question 14:How satisfied were you with the cost of the hotel accommodations ($99/night)? |
A- Way too expensive 04.44% B- Somewhat expensive 35.56% C- Cost was just right 38.89% D- Not luxurious enough 01.11% E- I didn't stay at the hotel 20.00% |
Question 16:If very dissatisfied, why? |
The food service was terrible. At times the only place to get a cup of coffee between sessions was in the lounge. They don't focus on coffee quality. The food available in the lounge was not becoming of the hotel's 4 star rating. As well there wasn't a convenient place to just linger with other people. At Diamond Bar we had the communal coffee pot, the tables outside, the curb outside etc. Actual rooms were not marked and sound was poor Actually, I am just dissatisfied given the costs, but I would like to comment. 1) Service at the deli was too slow due to their poor organization. I had hoped to get a sandwich between seminars and instead got stuck in line. For the cost of the food and the so-so quality, they could have had a better organized staff. 2) I don't know if Wyndham could have placed the seminar, meeting, and exhibit hall closer together, but keeping the rooms closer together would have been helpful. 3) Fix the leaking roof. But the idea of being able to do everything in the hotel was a great one -- the hotel just didn't succeed. But could be better. To far to Vendor room. Leaking roof. Had to watch out for water on slippery floor. Inadequate food service Limited food options, and they were very costly They were run down, had no A/V support and were scrambling to get setup rather than to present. The facilities leaked and were a shock. We were treated like second class citizens |
Question 17: How satisfied were you with the volunteer management? |
A- Very satisfied 45.98% B- Satisfied 48.28% C- Dissatisfied 03.45% D- Very dissatisfied 02.30% |
Question 18: If very dissatisfied, why? |
I was satisfied, although there is certainly room for improvement in the area of overall organization. :-) Lack of organization, handed off to too many people along the way. Opportunities to volunteer were not well enough defined or advertised. Totally unorganized Unlike Warpstock 97, I didn't have anyone to help me prep for my presentation. I did not have anyone to ensure the meeting room had PC projection available; I had to spend $75 at the Marriott to copy my paper onto transparencies. :( Unprofessional appearance, very small event - more attendance and displays were expected, lost our registration |
Question 19: How satisfied were you with the communication with the Warpstock organizing team? |
A- Very satisfied 25.00% B- Satisfied 62.50% C- Dissatisfied 11.36% D- Very dissatisfied 01.14% |
Question 20: If very dissatisfied, why? |
Couldn't get schedule far enough in advance. Wanted, at a minimum to know beginning and ending times to make advance airline reservations. Really wanted to know the various beginning times: first talk/presentation AND first unscheduled event (the dinner/networking Fri evening) I tried to get in touch to get some help for prepping for my presentation, but nobody was available to help me No one had their act together and established rules/procedures were ignored. Personally, I had no problem, but I feel the "schism" was caused by a miscommunication over responsibility Seeing that most exhibits were manned by one person. I would like to see a short lunch break where the room is closed. |
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