I don’t normally do this but I’m linking to a discussion on another blog:
http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2010/08/quote-of-the-day-dustin-harbin-vs-small-press-comic-cons
It is particularly interesting for me because I’m not going to a bunch of shows for some of the exact reasons Dustin brings up but also, because I feel conflicted about supporting the pop-culture world of comics as entertainment and celebrity. Though that is also wrapped up in the price issue. Maybe I’ll expand on this later but for right now you should read what Dustin and a few people who disagree with him have to say.