On 03/16/2012 01:35 PM, Sam Hartman wrote:
"IAOC" == IAOC Chair<[email protected]> writes:IAOC> QUESTION: What do you think about doing a Beer and Gear IAOC> style of event on an evening that does not conflict with other IAOC> IETF activities? I think that hallway conversations, private meetings and other activities that people have already filled Sunday after the reception,Monday, Thursday and Friday with are more important. I think this would make an already crowded event more crowded and while it might be useful would detract from other more important uses of the time. So, I am not generally supportive of this idea.
NANOG has network operators as the audience but the IETF has a more mixed audience. I support ideas to raise money, and I would go to this event, out of curiosity. I'm not looking to buy any networking equipment though. I would actually like more lunch-time lectures and discussions. (Maybe M, T, and Th so WG Chairs lunch on W does not conflict). Perhaps vendors or researchers would be willing to make a donation to get one of those lunch slots? Andy
