On 03/16/2012 01:35 PM, Sam Hartman wrote:
"IAOC" == IAOC Chair<bob.hinden@xxxxxxxxx> 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