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It’s very surprising they didn’t continue this style of meeting, some sort of internal IEEE disagreement seems the most likely reason to me, but the evidence is
by MichaelZuo 2y ago
It’s very surprising they didn’t continue this style of meeting, some sort of internal IEEE disagreement seems the most likely reason to me, but the evidence is probably lost to time now…
- KK7NIL 2y agoExtremely expensive long distance fees seem much more likely and also explains why it didn't catch on with other groups.
- MichaelZuo 2y agoHence, an internal disagreement between the original promoters and the accountants/other factions.
- KK7NIL 2y agoNo, I think they all agreed not to waste the association's money on vanity long distance calls. As the article pointed out at the end, it's very likely this special conference call was only possible due to special sponsorship from a big donor or telephone companies.
- MichaelZuo 2y agoHence… an internal disgareement… between the original faction that convinced the sponsors/budgeting groups/etc… and the naysayers.
- jaza 2y agoDespite the apparently glowing write-up from the time, hailing it as a success, no doubt there were constant cringeworthy "technical issues", of crackly lines, poor volume, calls dropping off, etc - I can well imagine the organisers saying: "we pulled it off once, for the lolz, but only just... Never again!"