[ncc-services-wg] Figuring out RIPE meetings

Hi,

> On 4 Dec 2023, at 19:23, Randy Bush <randy at psg.com> wrote:
> 
>> The most recent meeting, near Rome, was in a location that meant you
>> had to either stay in the meeting venue hotel or take a taxi to get to
>> the meeting every day. It was also far away from the actual city, so
>> getting out to visit a restaurant or even just be away from the venue
>> at all took some time. There are a lot of valid complaints about the
>> way the meeting venue was laid out, but my main concern was the choice
>> of venue itself.
> 
> the hotel was quite affordable.  meeting in central rome would have
> cost a fortune.  i come for the meetings, not to be a tourist.
> 
> i do not mind walking a km to get from hotel to a conference center
> venue.  it is probably good for me.
> 
>> I realize that there are a lot of reasons why venues were chosen, but
>> I feel like we as the RIPE community have no insight into these.
> 
> when i delegate, i try to resist micro-managing.  i have way too much
> work to also do the organisers' job.

I totally agree, however (there is always a “but” isn't there :)

I’m sure the organisers at the RIPE NCC do appreciate our feedback. Let’s give them calm, honest, fair feedback on the things we did like a lot, and the things we would like done differently in the future where possible. Especially let them know about the bits we like and appreciate! Listening to a stream of complaints can make anybody feel insecure, so don’t forget about the good things and give credit where due.

Cheers,
Sander