Calm down there fella's. No one said anything about being ANTI-SXSW or said it was bad for Austin. How does that old saying go" The only exercise we get around here is JUMPING to conclusions, RIDING other peoples backs, .....
Would just interested in all the facts, that's all. I don't leave, I like it. However, I do know people who make it a point to leave town during that time. It drives them crazy. And there is a hidden cost to others in the city, there is no denying that. But yes, overall it is definitely beneficial, no arguments there.
Thanks for pointing out the study, Jdawgboy. I don't see any of the negatives taken under consideration, that would be a truely non-biased study. The city is not about to point that out or want to hear it or have someone present it to them, that would be plain stupid.