If I see an ad for a tool relevant to me, the chance that it's just a repackaged version of an open-source tool I'm already familiar with is almost 100%
> new conferences
I would never go to a conference, especially one that needs to run ads.
> new competition
If they're a threat, I'll hear about them through news or word-of-mouth. Otherwise, just another waste of time.
Your industry only exists for purposes of brainwashing. All other purported uses are better and more honestly served through other means.
If I see an ad for a tool relevant to me, the chance that it's just a repackaged version of an open-source tool I'm already familiar with is almost 100%
> new conferences
I would never go to a conference, especially one that needs to run ads.
> new competition
If they're a threat, I'll hear about them through news or word-of-mouth. Otherwise, just another waste of time.
Your industry only exists for purposes of brainwashing. All other purported uses are better and more honestly served through other means.