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Subject: Re: A couple of meta points -- IETF 100, Singapore, onwards
From: Michal Krsek <michal@krsek.cz>
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Date: Thu, 26 May 2016 11:54:50 +0200
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>>=20
>> Hi,
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>> Thanks, a cogent summary, though I think it underplays a couple of key
>> points:
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>> 1/ the cost of backing out of Singapore at this date (this is the
>> picture we=E2=80=99re trying to put together in a way that will be useful=
 for
>> public consumption)
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>> 2/ whether a broader range of people than have failed to unsubscribe
>> from the IETF@ mailing list are on board with canceling (there are a
>> few different conversations that are going on in the background and
>> they are not all supportive of canceling).
> =3D=3D> I do agree with cancelling Singapore, if the IETF will consider fo=
r
> all future events issues which hinder the actual participant from
> attending an IETF event. For e.g. Visa obtention. If the IETF is not
> able guarantee visa for an aspiring IETF participant, then will it
> cancel such a venue?
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> Haven't we opened a can of worms?

Not really, as HMS (Her Majesty Ship) Illustrous is ready for sale. With "so=
me" maintenance she is able to leave UK.=20

So who is starting collecting money of kickstarter? Guessing 50.000.000 GBP m=
ay cover the bill.

Michal

P.S: excuse my irony, but ...=20=