If you find yourself in a position to organize a conference or large gathering, vote with your organization's money and don't book places with abusive wifi poli

If you find yourself in a position to organize a conference or large gathering, vote with your organization's money and don't book places with abusive wifi policies, even if it isn't completely free. I have seen Marriott hotels extorting groups for $10k+ for internet access at the last second, for instance. If we stop giving these crooks our money the market will sort it out.