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I've wondered the same thing! During Google's IO conference, the speakers expected and encouraged applause. Apple conferences are an even stronger example. I
by chwahoo 17y ago
I've wondered the same thing! During Google's IO conference, the speakers expected and encouraged applause. Apple conferences are an even stronger example.
It feels phoney, but perhaps it isn't. I don't think the thought process is complex enough to involve considerations of financial benefit from cheering.
My theory is that there is a critical mass of "fans" of the company (Google, Apple, etc), and they are very enthusiastic about new features/products while the rest of the crowd claps out of reflex/habit.
- amichail 17y agoMaybe this critical mass consists mostly of paid plants?
- rufo 17y agoNo. I've cheered for new features or things I thought were particularly cool, and if I'm a plant then I'm seriously underpaid.
- aswanson 17y agoWhy is this being disparaged? This has been a known technique of promoting every product from rock bands to web sites. Well within the realm of possibility.
- lanstein 17y agoLars definitely seemed put off by the lack of applause at I/O during his Wave demo.