>From time to time the ombudsteam gets word of incidents of harassment involving IETF participants but which have occurred outside of IETF contexts, such as at technical conferences or meetings of other organizations. While those incidents have not taken place at an IETF activity, IETF participants have nonetheless expressed concerns about working with others who have engaged in such harassing behavior. The ombudsteam does not feel it can formally investigate or impose a remedy as per RFC 7776 for such harassing behaviors, but we want the community to be aware that we do take note of these reports for future reference. We are always available to discuss issues of harassment and provide advice and counsel, even if there is not a particular incident in the IETF context for which we would take formal action. Please feel free to come to us to discuss any concerns you have, either by finding one of us at a meeting, or contacting us through email at ombudsteam@xxxxxxxx. Allison, Melinda, and Pete -- Software longa, hardware brevis PGP key fingerprint 4F68 2D93 2A17 96F8 20F2 34C0 DFB8 9172 9A76 DB8F