On Monday, 9 May 2016 at 17:45:24 UTC, jmh530 wrote:
> On Monday, 9 May 2016 at 15:12:25 UTC, krzaq wrote:
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>> It's not just the distance, but also the overall personal cost of attending the conference. Berlin is, all things considered, a fairly cheap city. London is a big NO in this regard, can't speak about the other suggestions.
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> I don't know what Berlin's like, but I just visited London for a long weekend and it wasn't so bad compared to where I live (NYC). I used AirBnB and my room was like $90 a night.

I came to London from the conference and have found it fairly reasonable. Back to Seoul and Real Life tomorrow, unfortunately. I'd happily fly back here for the next conf if need be. I'd really love to see it in Japan, though.

Dne 9.5.2016 v 19:45 jmh530 via Digitalmars-d napsal(a):

> On Monday, 9 May 2016 at 15:12:25 UTC, krzaq wrote:
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>> It's not just the distance, but also the overall personal cost of attending the conference. Berlin is, all things considered, a fairly cheap city. London is a big NO in this regard, can't speak about the other suggestions.
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> I don't know what Berlin's like, but I just visited London for a long weekend and it wasn't so bad compared to where I live (NYC). I used AirBnB and my room was like $90 a night.
But for people like me $90 per night is too much. I live in Czech Republic which is a really beautifull country in middle of europe (it is called heart of europe). And even in Prague which is capital city of Czech Republic I am able to get room per $10. And it is not only accomodation but other things are really cheap here. For example beer price is only about $1 (btw czech beer is the best beer on the word). Public transport in Prague for 3 days cost just only $15 and so on.

Even dconf in Berlin (just 400km from me) is expensive for me (one month salary including transport and accommodation).

On Monday, 9 May 2016 at 20:08:03 UTC, Iain Buclaw wrote:
> On 9 May 2016 at 17:32, wobbles via Digitalmars-d <digitalmars-d@puremagic.com> wrote:
>> On Monday, 9 May 2016 at 15:12:25 UTC, krzaq wrote:
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>> I also think it should not only be in a decently cheap location, but also in a location where there is, by default, a high concentration of D users.
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>> Berlin fits that.
>> Facebook fits that.
>> Where's the other high concentration of D users?
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> Europe is fairly accessible for many people, if this year is anything
> to go by.  I wouldn't mind going to another capital. Paris? Bucharest?
>  If it must be the US, then I'd pick Boston. :-)

we can also welcome you guys in istanbul :)

On Tuesday, 10 May 2016 at 04:02:52 UTC, Daniel Kozak wrote:
> Dne 9.5.2016 v 19:45 jmh530 via Digitalmars-d napsal(a):
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> But for people like me $90 per night is too much. I live in Czech Republic which is a really beautifull country in middle of europe (it is called heart of europe). And even in Prague which is capital city of Czech Republic I am able to get room per $10. And it is not only accomodation but other things are really cheap here. For example beer price is only about $1 (btw czech beer is the best beer on the word). Public transport in Prague for 3 days cost just only $15 and so on.
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> Even dconf in Berlin (just 400km from me) is expensive for me (one month salary including transport and accommodation).

Prague is fine with me. Good food, good beer, and cheap on top of that. I've heard tell that it's a beautiful city. A bit of architectural eye-candy is always nice.

On Tuesday, 10 May 2016 at 07:25:29 UTC, Mengu wrote:
> On Monday, 9 May 2016 at 20:08:03 UTC, Iain Buclaw wrote:

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> we can also welcome you guys in istanbul :)

Sorry, but I don't think it's safe to go there at the moment, thanks to your and our politicians.

what about Singapore.

* pretty easy to travel to from all over the world
* english speaking

On Tuesday, 10 May 2016 at 08:42:08 UTC, Chris wrote:
> On Tuesday, 10 May 2016 at 07:25:29 UTC, Mengu wrote:
>> On Monday, 9 May 2016 at 20:08:03 UTC, Iain Buclaw wrote:
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>> we can also welcome you guys in istanbul :)
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> Sorry, but I don't think it's safe to go there at the moment, thanks to your and our politicians.

Homicide rate is 2.6 per 100 000 inhabitant. That's less than the US (3.8) Hungary (2.7) Taiwan (3.0) Chile (3.1) Estonia (4.1) India (3.5).

You should switch off your TV.

On Friday, 6 May 2016 at 14:13:35 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu wrote:
> The atmosphere here is great, and I'm curious how it feels for those who are watching remotely. Is the experience good? What can we do better?
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> Also: we're talking about the DConf 2017 location. Please share any initial thoughts!
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>
> Thanks,
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> Andrei

So sad nobody cited Italy as candidate :)

On Tuesday, 10 May 2016 at 09:00:13 UTC, Andrea Fontana wrote:
> On Friday, 6 May 2016 at 14:13:35 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu wrote:
>> The atmosphere here is great, and I'm curious how it feels for those who are watching remotely. Is the experience good? What can we do better?
>>
>> Also: we're talking about the DConf 2017 location. Please share any initial thoughts!
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>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Andrei
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> So sad nobody cited Italy as candidate :)

Is the community big there ? I'd love to go to Italy, but it has to make sense for DConf :)

On Tuesday, 10 May 2016 at 08:51:42 UTC, Robert burner Schadek wrote:
> what about Singapore.
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> * pretty easy to travel to from all over the world
> * english speaking

* caning
* death penalty

If we made human rights a criterion, I don't think there would be a lot of places left where DConf can be held.

English speaking should not be a criterion, though. It's true of Dublin too, but it would unfairly rule out other cities such as Prague and Barcelona. In tourism and conference centers most people will have English anyway. The criteria should be:

* easy to travel too
* sponsor available
* D crowd not too far away
* city not too expensive

Staying in a lovely city with loads of things to see would be a bonus.