Re: EmacsConf planning decisions: two or three tracks? honorifics in talk intro?

[jc@tlo]

> On Sep 28, 2023, at 0:22, Sacha Chua <sacha@sachachua.com> wrote:
> 
> Hello, folks!
> 
> Would anyone like to weigh in on the following decisions?
> 
> https://emacsconf.org/2023/organizers-notebook/#three-tracks
> by 2023-10-13
> 
>    Three-track advantages:
>        More space between talks for streaming the Q&A
>        Easier to explain the schedule
>        More logical grouping
>        Ends earlier, which is easier for participants from Europe
>    Three-track disadvantages:
>        Needs more volunteers (host, IRC, pad)
>        Needs more computing power (will probably need to spin up another node 
> for VNC+OBS)
>        More fear of missing out for participants

What's best for "us" in your opinion ?

How many volunteers do we need ?

Participants can always catch up with the videos, 

> https://emacsconf.org/2023/organizers-notebook/#honorifics
> by 2023-11-14
> 
> TODO Do we want to use honorifics like Dr.? :decision:
> 
>    OPTION: Consistently using names without honorifics, even if indicated in 
> the speaker-submitted intros:
>        Equality
>    OPTION: Asking speakers if they want us to use any honorifics in their 
> intro:
>        Observes personal preferences

I like this one. We can also say that we prefer not to use honorifics (it's not 
an academic conference) but we respect people's preferences.

JC

>    OPTION: Using honorifics based on e-mail signatures and intros:
>        Recognizes credentials
> 
> Sacha
> 

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