In reply to strebel.

Strebel - I hear what you're saying, but I also think there's value in looking at different cultures and areas to see if the guidelines for officially-sanctioned WordPress events might be in need of reevaluation. As community's grow and change, guidelines will naturally need to be adjusted from time to time. I think it's interesting to examine how economics and culture might influence organizing teams in creating events that they hope to place under the WordCamp umbrella. The discussion is healthy and not meant to incite outrage.