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@17:52, from the author of the TOTW:
Yes, book fairs have their place and have served their role, but are basically dead. I say this as a former book fair organizer. I don't think they should be jettisoned per se, but they need to take a back seat to some other sorts face-to-faces. I like conferences, but they feel too focused on talking about ideas. I like (nostalgia) the gathering model, but it feels like it might be a model that is as old (older) than me, and not so timely. What are some other ways we can come together that are not masks and smashy, or punk shows (again, showing my age), or book fairs?

I like the idea of the camping trip and sitting around the fire, but I also appreciate the opportunities to connect beyond who realistically comes to such an event (both b/c the invite list and the geographic bit). I am seriously curious what other anarchist gatherings might look like.