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 > > Peter > > -- > Peter Saint-Andre > https://stpeter.im/ > > > > _______________________________________________ > Ietf mailing list > Ietf@xxxxxxxx > https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf _______________________________________________ Ietf mailing list Ietf@xxxxxxxx https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ietf