I know what you mean, Anne. Susan and I put an announcement out on facebook awhile ago for an event. Most of the replies were from people saying why they couldn't be there. That, for me, set up a negative vibe even before the show. My above comment about visualize smiling faces came from Michael Hough, part of the US duo Mustards Retreat (who were doing the event with us). We had done publicity and so did they. And, when the time for the show came, the room was full of smiling faces. They just hadn't responded on facebook. So posting can be a necessary evil, but you can't take a lack of response to mean no one cares or is going to come. At least I'll send positive vibes your way.