I don't understand your point. It doesn't matter what kind of group you have. There will always be speakers or topics that people don't want to hear.

>FWIW, those two are billed as star attractions in user group meetings.
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>What's the attendance at these meetings?
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>I know one person who wasn't interested in one of the "stars" a few months ago (Message #1275322)
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>And heck, how about this one? (Message #1268460).