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Name-blinded reviews doesn't seem like a good solution for a conference, where a significant part of the appeal of a potential speaker can be their existing fam
by bjterry 14y ago
Name-blinded reviews doesn't seem like a good solution for a conference, where a significant part of the appeal of a potential speaker can be their existing fame. They are a business, and name-blinded reviews could cost ticket sales.
- AaronFriel 14y agoA mixed solution seems more equitable - if there is a "rockstar programmer" invite them as a "Keynote" or some other more select engagement. Have only a small number of these speakers, and hopefully their credentials speak for themselves. I only wish it was possible for smaller organizations to take advantage of blind review processes for speakers.
- vellum 14y agoYou could do a first pass where someone make a note that they're famous, without mentioning the name.
- Evbn 14y agoAnd here we see how ridiculous is the claim that technical and educational issues are the drivers of a conference.