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Re: Is it hypocritical? [Re: Further update on authenticating to use the IETF Network at IETF 125 Shenzhen]

Rob Sayre <sayrer@gmail.com> Thu, 19 March 2026 00:30 UTC

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Subject: Re: Is it hypocritical? [Re: Further update on authenticating to use the IETF Network at IETF 125 Shenzhen]
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Hi,

Are you there, in China?

It should be clear that "different network access policy from the general
populace" is not a precise line. This is obvious to a casual visitor.

thanks,
Rob

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