[91attendees] IETF Fee increase alternatives

[Tom Pusateri <[e-mail]>]

I know the organizers are trying to do the best they can and they have a lot of demands from us on them for features and great hotel venues but I just noticed the fee increase from $650 to $700 for the next IETF meeting.

This may not seem like much difference to most corporate attendees but it's already a burden for small companies and self employed.

There are some of us that would rather do with less services than pay more.

As far as I'm concerned, you can cut things down to the bare minimum. I can get my own snacks, drinks, breakfast. We can minimize the extra meeting rooms, etc.

I would rather have a greater diversity of companies, individuals, and students than price these people out of the event.

I'm not criticizing the current decisions but just suggesting a different path as an option.

Thanks,
Tom