I just saw someone complaining about having to pay for an online event, saying it should be free. Based on the conversation, they don't really understand how much it costs in labor and resources to run an event. It takes time to prepare, video conferencing servers or services cost money, and not everyone is willing to work for free, which means you have to hire people for some things.
They said they refuse to come to the event because it is not free. I recommend that they start their own event. Maybe they can find people willing to work for free and can find a cheaper way to do things. Then I would have an event I can go to for free, and not have to pay.
