Bernelle, On 16/07/15 15:48, Bernelle Verster wrote:
> Stating explicitly that this is independent is needed, just to cover > bases. On the other hand I see no problem with it being associated > with DebConf. It's Debian associated, and a conference-related > activity. Indeed, and that's why I see a problem. If it is debconf-related and debian-associated, then it should be organised and approved the the DebConf orga. > Why is the fee required? Obviously to cover costs, but seen from the > outside - how does it justify it in terms of DebConf? I would imagine > that businesses would want a different setup, perhaps confidential and > this would imply a cost?? Otherwise just to select against people > 'just showing up'? I don't know. This has not been explained or discussed. I know I would have argued for a much lower fee, and made it optional so small businesses and non-profits could participate too. > This would have been better received if it was communicated in detail > to the wider team earlier - which we should address for future cases. Exactly, this situation is what is tainting it fatally. -- Martín Ferrari (Tincho) _______________________________________________ Debconf-team mailing list Debconf-team@lists.debconf.org http://lists.debconf.org/mailman/listinfo/debconf-team
