Is anyone attending SXSW in Austin next week?

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Damn shame that SXSW has gone from a cool indie music festival to being utterly co opted by corporations trying to feel hip.

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Honestly just excited to go back to Austin because I went to undergrad there lol even if it is for work. Bring on the BBQ and Tex-Max.

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Yea sxsw isn't the same anymore

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