With the recent email sent by Craig Swann regarding FlashEurope, it is clear that the event is definitely no more. Further more, the suspicions of the conference being just a scam appear now evident.
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From: Craig Swann
Date: Thursday, April 21, 2005 7:14 AM
Subject: >>> FLASHEUROPE UPDATE <<<
Fellow Flashers,
I am writing to you all to let you know that I am no longer attempting to assist, help out or make FlashEurope in anyway a reality. Being in
Barcelona, and wanting nothing more than an exciting event in this city to bring such wonderful people together, I volunteered my time and energy to try and coordinate elements within the community. I had sourced a wonderful venue, spoken with many of you and started developing a Program Outline for the Event.
However, the people behind this event do not have the experience, resources, or commitment necessary to create this event at the level most of us are used to and, more importantly, expect from an International conference.
I also know that there has been much said online with regards to the organizers. I cannot confirm or deny anything, but based on my own experiences and the advice and information I have personally received I think it is in my best interest not to be involved with FlashEurope in any capacity. I came on-board with a love and passion for community and events - of bringing great people together to share in brilliant human energy.
On principle, I would like very much to see something happen here in Barcelona, but I don't see it happening in the form of FlashEurope.
I am not sure whether or not you will be contacted further by anyone else on behalf of FlashEurope. If you do - my advice is to proceed with caution.
I look forward to seeing, sharing, and speaking with many of you in the future, and strongly believe that there is still a way to create and foster an exciting event in Europe that will allow us all to share and be inspired.
Thanks for your time, your patience and your understanding.
Sincerely
Craig Swann
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Aral (Balkan) has put together a the whole story on a
recent blog post, highlighting some of the most important happenings. In short, and according to the comments left over at Aral's blog by people that wanted to attend the conference, many of who paid for their tickets won't be able to get their money back.
It is really a shame that so many people have been affected by the organizers of FlashEurope, and this shouldn't be the end of the story. The person or persons involved in this scam should be prosecuted by any means possible. If there's any way in which I can be of assistance, please let me know.
More reading:
Aral Balkan | The sorry end of FlashEurope
Flash Magazine | Beware: FlashEurope is a scam
Martijn de Visser | FlashEurope a scam: it's "official"
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