On 2015-07-26 9:11 AM, John C Klensin wrote:
Sigh. I don't know how many of those suggesting things like
"zoom out" have actually been participating remotely of late,
but I complained to the Meetecho folks at the beginning of the
week that the images coming from the cameras were too small,
even on a screen much too large to carry around, to be of any
Well, I have done two IETFs remotely over the past two years (London and
Dallas). I will admit, it was difficult. However, I don't know if I
agree that it was the technology and/or the zooming which was the
biggest issue.
I think we can defiantly improve on how we manage our tech for the IETF
(for remote folks), but I think the biggest inhibitors are behavioral
ones (vs. tech).
Personally, I would be ok with a "zoomed out" camera, as I think reading
the room and getting a feel for what's going on is more important then
seeing a given presenters face (plus, if we have concerns with a
presenters face, can't we just get profile picks put on the deck /
agenda?). I would like to see how is coming up to the mic just as much
as I would looking at someone boxed in at a mic.
I would prefer we improve how we allow remote folks to comment and
interact. People in the room have a strong advantage when it comes to
getting to a mic, and re-inserting themselves if rebutting a comment
etc. I think it's here were the remote folks lack the most participation.
Oh and yes, all the hallway and beer conversations are sadly missed.
regards,
Victor K