Imagine attending a conference or gathering online. You've been looking forward to it for weeks, but when you arrive, the event appears to be gone.
This phenomenon is not unique to conferences. There are many online events that fail to materialize, and sometimes even get deleted from platforms like Facebook Events or Meetup.com without explanation. So, what's behind this mysterious disappearance?
One theory is that online events often don't have a physical location, so there's no need for a website or platform to host them.
Another possibility is that online events are not actually being organized by anyone, but rather being created by individuals who then delete them after use.
In the case of the infamous "non-existent" Facebook event I mentioned earlier, it turns out that it was indeed deleted without explanation. According to reports, the account holder had stopped attending the event weeks before its supposed disappearance.
But what about events created by individuals? In this scenario, deleting an online event is often done accidentally or as a means of erasing digital evidence. For example, someone might delete an event on Facebook without realizing they're actually deleting it from their own account history.
Despite the occasional disappearance of online events, there are still many benefits to organizing them. They allow people to connect with others who share similar interests and can even lead to new friendships or professional relationships.
However, it's essential for organizers to be aware of the potential risks involved in creating and promoting online events. By understanding how they can minimize these risks, individuals can create successful and memorable online experiences that go beyond a simple "non-existent" event.