That's why I proposed that IETF check with the hotels that this isn't going to
be an issue. The other potential issue I foresee which needs checking with the
authorities is if there will be a problem with customs and immigration forms
with questions regarding marital status and number of family members traveling
with you.
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From: Yoav Nir
Sent: Saturday, April 9, 2016 18:15
To: Andrew Allen
Cc: David Conrad; Dhruv Dhody; ietf(_at_)ietf(_dot_)org Discussion
Subject: Re: Concerns about Singapore
Hi, Andrew
I don't think the IETF should boycott locations just because the community
doesn't like some of the laws of that country or aspects of that countries
governments policies. That is a very slippery slope that could significantly
reduce the number of possible meeting locations and also distract from the IETF
mission.
I generally agree with this. However:
Having been to Singapore once before I am certain there are no room police
patrolling the hotel corridors trying to ascertain what activities the guests
are up to in their own rooms. There were also no personal questions asked at
hotel registration as far as I recall ( I am sure I would have remembered that)
so I don't see it as an especially hostile environment. I think the IETF
should confirm with the meeting hotels that there will be no issues in that
regard and also a check with the Singapore authorities that there will be no
threat to IETF participants because of their orientation or marital status
would be a sensible measure.
I’m sure they didn’t ask *you* any questions. But you might have gotten some
response if you tried to check in with another man into a room that had just
one bed. I’m not saying that you would. I don’t know, having never been in
Singapore, but I can understand that it would be a concern.
Yoav