Originally Posted by
speedracerntrixie
And I told you it wasn’t intended as a recruitment tool but you keep right on playing that fiddle don’t you. The fact is that every time a positive thread starts regarding the AMA you’re real quick to thread crap aren’t you. Do you really think people don’t see what you’re really all about?
You made a big deal about thread title, but Community Outreach is one of those titles that can mean anything to anyone. I asked the question about members, you answered. And then that's when I noted the acquisition cost.
The event did expend a fairly good amount of scarce resources. The motives were pure as the wind driven snow. Given that AMA has seen significant declines in membership revenue for 20+ years, I'm not sure it makes sense to spend money on events that are not focused on new members. But if
the organization can continue sending money to support events that don't bring in new members in significant numbers, then they clearly know something about economics unknown to the rest of the free world.
Also, be careful about universals. It's not EVERY time.