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Webby Awards Downsized To Virtual Event

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the but-what-will-you-wear dept.

minesweeper writes "In another sign of the times, this article in the SF Chronicle says that the seventh annual Webby Awards, typically a flamboyant affair held in San Francisco, has been reduced to a virtual event this year. Many of the nominees couldn't make it to the event scheduled for June 5 due to the downturn in the economy and fears of traveling."

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  1. Re:People are *STILL* afraid to travel? by Hooya · · Score: 4, Insightful

    well, ya. considering the times.. it's not the terrorist factor anymore. it's the "i'm gonna be fired.. and replaced.. if i don't show up at work" fear factor.