Would this (generally) be a one-time deal? The idea that some people would benefit from a bolus of EA as a “break-in point” or “on-ramp” seems plausible, and willingness to pay a hefty admission fee / other expenses would certainly have a signaling value.[1] However, the argument probably gets weaker after the first marginal admission (unless the marginal applicant is a lot closer to the line on the second time around).
Maybe allowing only one marginal admission per person absent special circumstances would mitigate concerns about “diluting” the event.
I recognize the downsides of a pay-extra-to-attend approach as far as perceived fairness, equity, accessibility to people from diverse backgrounds, and so on. That would be a tradeoff to consider.
Would this (generally) be a one-time deal? The idea that some people would benefit from a bolus of EA as a “break-in point” or “on-ramp” seems plausible, and willingness to pay a hefty admission fee / other expenses would certainly have a signaling value.[1] However, the argument probably gets weaker after the first marginal admission (unless the marginal applicant is a lot closer to the line on the second time around).
Maybe allowing only one marginal admission per person absent special circumstances would mitigate concerns about “diluting” the event.
I recognize the downsides of a pay-extra-to-attend approach as far as perceived fairness, equity, accessibility to people from diverse backgrounds, and so on. That would be a tradeoff to consider.