Am Mon, Jun 03, 2024 at 04:34:08PM +0200 schrieb gregor herrmann: > On Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:00:34 +0000, Holger Levsen wrote: > > > > however, "costs to attend" are not the same as "costs while attending"...
ACK. > Also & related, https://wiki.debian.org/HostingBSP#Sponsorships says > (emphasis mine): > > participants to a BSP can get a reimbursement of up to 100 USD for their > *travel fees*. > > whereas the discussions around the MiniDebConf Berlin were about > sponsored food, IIRC. > > Note that I'm not saying "Debian must pay for food for a week for > all people at any price, no matter what", just that "100 USD for > expenses" is not the same as "100 USD for their travel fees". > > No big deal, just maybe a chance for clarification before the next > Debian event :) The major friction point for MiniDebConf Berlin, in my opinion, was the need to raise a large amount of funds at very short notice. This should be avoided for future Debian events. My position is clear: I strongly support in-person meetings and thus I will do my best enabling active contributors to attend. If financial limitations are a barrier for active contributors, we should find ways to help. The amount of financial support needed can vary greatly depending on the region where the in-person meeting is happening. Therefore, please consider this as a rule of thumb, not a fixed (upper or lower) limit. More importantly, organizers should strive for realistic cost calculations in advance and communicate any changes as soon as possible. Finally, securing sponsors can be very helpful, and the probability of finding them is typically higher in regions with higher overall costs. Kind regards Andreas. -- https://fam-tille.de
