So, I’m not at TechCrunch40, although it seems like a great time.  I like Allen Stern’s coverage of the event, which is over here, and what’s interesting is the observation that none of the experts were all that critical.  Now, if anyone else ponied up $2500 a ticket and wants to correct this observation, please go ahead.  But I’m not all that surprised, to be honest.

Its difficult to be critical — or rather, its easy to be “easy” — when you know that your reputation is on the line; there is huge audience in front of you; and, that what you say could determine the potential to be invited back as a speaker.  I mean, what if you say something colossally stupid?  What then?  I suppose the safe thing is to clap your hands and say “That was a great job — you took that song and made it your *own*.”