Important linguistic note: If we go to the same places over and over,
it will interfere with our habit of referring to meetings by location,
e.g., "If you'll recall, we agreed at the Anaheim meeting that...."
--Richard
On Sep 14, 2010, at 11:54 AM, Fleischman, Eric wrote:
Dave Crocker wrote:
But, Fred, the problem really is with having such a varied
population of attendees and then experimenting with new venues
every time. This guarantees problems, because the varied
population means that there is a complex set of requirements. No,
all of the issues cannot be anticipated, nevermind resolved.
However a resource-rich venue that is visited repeatedly means that
the choices are much greater and that a learning curve can develop.
I strongly resonate with this insight. The IETF has repeatedly
returned to certain sites many times. Not all of them are desirable
-- note, for example, Minneapolis in winter. However, the fact that
we have been to those sites many times have made them a known entity
which has fostered productive work.
On the other hand, novel sites are interesting, enable new people to
attend, show support for different language groups, and foster
memorable events (tourism).
The question for the group to decide is what are we trying to
accomplish and what venues best assist us attaining our goals.
Best wishes,
--Eric
PS: For those who note that it has been a long time since I have
attended an IETF, let me merely note that I attend every IETF that
is in Vancouver and that remote site locations impact my ability to
attend.
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