I spoke last night at NMK's latest Beers & Innovation, which was quite fun - the discussion got a bit heated at times, which is usually a good sign. Interesting conversations and people, although I guess the fact that things did get contentious meant some people are...errr...not my friends.
Well, OK, the constraints of blank verse can make a man cruel! Sorry, Umair - I just have an inherent preference for hearing about sites that people have created and how they work, rather than the meta-level. Nothing personal as such - though I do think you were pretty damn rude (in being very dismissive) to some of your interlocutors.
B&I isn't meant to be a love-in and I think people really appreciate the diverse points of view expressed. As well as facilitating open debate it's supposed to be about bringing different disciplines and perspectives together; sometimes useful progressions even come out if it... Not argument for the sake of it, but because peope are challenging each other and getting a broader perspective that way. Everyone I spoke to thought it was a great night and a very enlightening discussion.
Thanks again for taking part. Sorry for the delay in contributing. Madness of 3 nights out at events in a row and changing jobs etc.