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***Michael*** · 04-27-03, 01:05 PM

The poor economy and fears about traveling were blamed for the cancellation of the seventh annual ceremony, which was scheduled for June 5 in San Francisco. Instead, the winners will be announced on the Internet.

"With our nominees now reflecting a truly global Web, we're facing new considerations, especially in light of everything that's going on in the world," Maya Draisin, executive director of Webby Awards sponsor The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, said in a release. "Presenting the awards in San Francisco without all of the nominees present is not true to the spirit of the Webbys, so we decided to bring the Webby Awards to them instead."

The cancellation of the event reflects the downsizing Internet industry. The ceremony filled San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House to a capacity 3,100. This year's event was scheduled for a tent along San Francisco's waterfront that seats 295.

Long known for its fast-paced presentation and colorful nominees, the awards recognized the best sites on the Web. The highlight of each year's ceremony was the five-word acceptance speeches that winners were limited to.

Nearly 90 percent of this year's nominees hail from outside the San Francisco Bay Area, including 24 Web sites from outside the United States, organizers said. Global travel has fallen sharply on fears of terrorism and the severe acute respiratory syndrome, which has claimed more than 100 lives worldwide.

How the awards will be unveiled has not been determined, but an announcement is expected in the next few weeks, organizers said.

**lx qu33n** · 04-27-03, 02:08 PM

***Michael*** · 04-27-03, 02:20 PM

lol i didnt even know they held ceremonies

**phantomAI** · 04-27-03, 02:32 PM

too bad HWG wasn't among the nominees...

***Michael*** · 04-27-03, 02:33 PM

jes we were i got a email but i think the webbys are scams

**Sufian** · 04-27-03, 03:13 PM

was that the one where they said to send money?

***Michael*** · 04-27-03, 03:20 PM

**AlphaAlien** · 04-27-03, 09:51 PM

I thought C|Net did the webby's

***Michael*** · 04-27-03, 09:54 PM

Trust · 04-28-03, 12:21 PM

Quote:

I want my WEBBY

And why you want that crappy award? lol

... Damn... just brough it or find it from someone that just drop it

04-27-03, 01:05 PM	#1
*Michael* Master Mike Master of the Domain Join Date: Fri Jul 2002 Location: New York New York Posts: 66,044	I want my WEBBY The poor economy and fears about traveling were blamed for the cancellation of the seventh annual ceremony, which was scheduled for June 5 in San Francisco. Instead, the winners will be announced on the Internet. "With our nominees now reflecting a truly global Web, we're facing new considerations, especially in light of everything that's going on in the world," Maya Draisin, executive director of Webby Awards sponsor The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, said in a release. "Presenting the awards in San Francisco without all of the nominees present is not true to the spirit of the Webbys, so we decided to bring the Webby Awards to them instead." The cancellation of the event reflects the downsizing Internet industry. The ceremony filled San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House to a capacity 3,100. This year's event was scheduled for a tent along San Francisco's waterfront that seats 295. Long known for its fast-paced presentation and colorful nominees, the awards recognized the best sites on the Web. The highlight of each year's ceremony was the five-word acceptance speeches that winners were limited to. Nearly 90 percent of this year's nominees hail from outside the San Francisco Bay Area, including 24 Web sites from outside the United States, organizers said. Global travel has fallen sharply on fears of terrorism and the severe acute respiratory syndrome, which has claimed more than 100 lives worldwide. How the awards will be unveiled has not been determined, but an announcement is expected in the next few weeks, organizers said. __________________ HardwareGeeks.com CellRants.com CuteGeek.com
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*Michael* Master Mike Master of the Domain Join Date: Fri Jul 2002 Location: New York New York Posts: 66,044	jes we were i got a email but i think the webbys are scams __________________ HardwareGeeks.com CellRants.com CuteGeek.com
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