Nair, the fact that you know Nack (and others) better than most of us doesn't make him one of the more "applicable" attendees. Boardcon is about getting to know people who actually contribute to the board proper, not your private chats and assorted circle jerks.
Nack, WithTheDawn, and Pigpen have more posts than you. Just sayin'.
"The board proper" is such a vague term it's just silly. The circle jerk/private chat thing applies to every semi-close relationship ever on the board, not just the ones you aren't in on.