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Re: IETF 62

Lars Eggert <lars.eggert@netlab.nec.de> Mon, 20 September 2004 11:53 UTC

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John,

John C Klensin wrote:
> 
> I have no idea about actual IETF experience, but, based on
> experience with other organizations and meetings of similar
> technical focus, the key issue is not whether those who go can
> get work done, or even whether some people decide to go it if is
> a nice place.  Rather, it is the tendency of people who have to
> review and approve travel to look at a destination, pronounce
> the words "probable boggle" and then say "no".    And I've seen
> enough situations in which that has occurred to make that a real
> concern.  
> 
> It probably isn't enough of a concern to say "we absolutely
> should, or should not, meet there", but it should be a
> significant consideration.

good point, and a valid concern.

One of the advantages of going to a touristy place - or the hub of a 
major airline - is inexpensive airfare and maybe decreased travel time 
due to the higher likelihood of direct fligths.

But I agree, it's a tradeoff.

Lars
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Lars Eggert                                     NEC Network Laboratories

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