On Feb 12, 2015, at 11:40 PM, Russ Housley <housley@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > We disagree. Many people tell us (on the IAOC surveys) that the most important thing that happens at IETF meetings is the hallway conversations. It is a significant part of the culture. We don't actually disagree that much. I agree that the most important thing that happens at IETF meetings is hallway conversations. Where I appear to disagree with you is that I think that someone who has been participating in IETF for some time will do what it takes to get the same effect some other way if they are not able to attend in person.