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@b0rk Does Emacs count?

@RogerBW It helps a lot if expectations are set at the opening of the conference or of each session.

While doing the usual, “This conference is sponsored by X; fire escapes are over there; please try to keep to the schedule,” spiel, one can easily add, “In the interests of the keeping to the schedule, please only ask concise clarifying questions during the sessions. We'll ensure time for more expansive comments and discussion at the coffee breaks.”

@neil

@RogerBW It's the conference organisers' and session chairs' responsibility to ensure that audience members ask each question in the form of a concise question.

To me, suggesting this is the presenter's responsibility feels like a form of victim-blaming.

@neil