This show is invaluable. It allows you to meet many people face to face and get to know them better. Boards, e-mail and AIM is great for maintaining relationships, but the Phoenix Forum is particular is top notch when it comes to making new contacts, meeting people you've only talked to on the phone or on AIM. Sure, you can party, too, but like basschick said, people can see through the BS, and no one's going to take you too seriously if you're drunk out of your mind. I look forward to the Gay Phoenix Forum in October.

Cheers,
Michael