> Note also that, "if demand exceeds supply, raise prices" is basic economics and standard advice on HN for many other things. Yes, if the point is to maximize

> Note also that, "if demand exceeds supply, raise prices" is basic economics and standard advice on HN for many other things. Yes, if the point is to maximize profit. If you have any other goal in mind, then maybe it's not the best strategy. For example, if you want diverse attendance at a conference, raising the prices to what the market will bear may not be the best approach. > ... you would not then reply saying he didn't think things through because all that is going to accomplish is having price-insensitive clients rather than good clients. And? Where's the counterargument? > and how many people go to WWDC as a hobby? Feel free to change the topic. > Next time leave out the meta discussion insults. It's only insulting if you've thought your position through. Clearly you haven't.