On 11/12/10 8:55 AM, Ray Pelletier wrote:
On Nov 11, 2010, at 11:04 AM, Peter Saint-Andre wrote:
On 11/11/10 11:22 PM, Dave CROCKER wrote:
To be fair, so might the meeting rooms (audio equipment,
projectors, etc.). Perhaps in this instance the hotel was concerned
about theft of such equipment. However, we don't know why the
policy was so strictly enforced this time, nor whether the IAOC or
the Secretariat was asked to do so by the hotel or by the local
host. And if people don't know the cause they begin to speculate.
When might the IAOC be able to provide a definitive answer?
I spoke with the Host about the motivation behind the security people
checking badges.
They have hosted other (but smaller) conferences, and they have
provided security at those meetings. They have had experience with
people trying to enter the meetings who were not authorized
participants in the meeting.
Yesterday, 3 people were stopped by security and upon examination it
emerged that they were not paying attendees but rather using the
credentials of other people.
They are also concerned about the theft of equipment throughout the
meeting, not just the terminal room. They are very embarrassed by
the theft of an AP from the Terminal Room. However, as every place
else, the IETF arranges for security for the Terminal Room after
hours, which was when the AP was taken. So it was not their
responsibility.
They are not there enforcing local law.
Ray, thank you for following up. Now we can put the conspiracy
theories to rest. Well, most of them. ;-)
Peter
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