@3, I don't share your urge to dismiss PAX put of hand, but sure appreciate the link you gave us. So many good comments. This one struck me.
I don’t agree with the things [Penny Arcade co-founder] Mike said, but also respect him and feel I understand where he’s coming from, while acknowledging his very real tendency to go full-crazy when he feels threatened; A shortcoming he’s never been shy about admitting.
With that said, I also have a great deal of respect for you guys now. I don’t have to agree with the motivations behind your decision to see that it was a difficult one, and to know how rare it is for a dev team to turn sound such a big opportunity for publicity because it conflicts with their principles.
I don't think PAX is off the menu because Jerry and Mike are assholes, but it's pretty tough to argue that they aren't assholes.