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Re: [91attendees] IETF Fee increase alternatives

Iljitsch van Beijnum <iljitsch@muada.com> Fri, 14 November 2014 04:47 UTC

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On 13 Nov 2014, at 18:00, Tom Pusateri <pusateri@bangj.com> wrote:

> 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.

As someone with no company name on his badge, I largely agree.

However, in addition to what Bob said, consider the total costs rather than just the registration fee. The extra $10 a day fee increase would easily be offset by cheaper hotel and food options than what's available in Waikiki.

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