On 7/23/19 3:32 PM, Mary B wrote: > For those that have > gotten a full ride from an employer while participating in IETF, I > don't think you're in a position to make judgements as to the value or > qualifications of those that pay their own way. Indeed, you should be > thanking us for effectively working for free for "the good of the > Internet." Hear, hear! Plus, this is going to vary by country, etc. It's also the case that there are people who have much to contribute who make decisions about employment based on criteria other than whether or not there's the willingness/availability of employers to foot the bill for IETF participation. Melinda