I'm not sure having a meeting-specific mailing list helps here, because
it assumes that attendees will always register.
Brokers (and in particular, brokers who spam) can't be guaranteed to
register, or more specifically, follow the rules. They could just show
up as regular hotel guests, not
Totally agreed, which is why I feel that empowering the membership with
enough knowledge to handle themselves well when approached by these
brokers is the best solution all around.
Ultimately, the final decision rests in the hands of those approaching,
and those being approached. So let's equip
Well … the so-called “Benjamin” broke *several times* the code of conduct:
https://afrinic.net/code
So should be ban from the meeting (and the lists) and not only Benjamin, but
also the real person behind him.
I’ve asked the staff/board to verify the information about who is behind
I would have a major problem with control over who attends the meetings.
To be frank – meetings are about the community, and if we start deciding who
can and who can’t attend the meetings – beyond the scope of a code of conduct –
it’s a dangerous and slippery slope from there. I mean – I
Thanks, Andrew.
Makes sense to me, but only if both the brokers and the interested RIR
members abide by these rules.
What I see more likely happening is either side finds this opt-in/out
ineffective. If we somehow block the spamming and can control who
attends the meetings, they'll just sidebar
Personally I have another take on this -
I do not agree with spam - or harvesting emails - period - so will start there.
I do however think that it may be worth considering an opt in/opt out list for
attendees of AfriNIC meetings where people who wish to promote services or give
general
