Re: 49th-IETF conf room planning

[Keith Moore]

> > I fervently hope not.  Las Vegas is the tobacco smoking capital of
> > the U.S. -- higher rates than anywhere else in the country, including
> > areas where they grow the stuff.  It is also very hard to find good
> > quality food (but is awash in cheap buffets).
> 
> Sorry, but I'd prefer Vegas vs. not being able to attend half of the
> meetings I planned to  in San Diego simply because there was not enough
> space. I was very dishardened by this, and hope the meeting planners are
> able to plan for 3000+ attendees for future meetings.

for many people, having smoke anywhere near the meeting rooms
is as much of a barrier to participation as having the meeting
rooms full.

I'd far rather we raise the bar for participants (i.e. only admit
those who have done their homework) than make more room for 
non-participants.

Keith