If the intent is to not allow for badge sharing, why not just embed the RFID chip into a regular badge? There’s always a risk of someone abusing these kind of things but if it’s explained to attendees that this kind of abuse won’t be tolerated I’d hope that people would honor this. (And in any event what’s to stop someone with a badge from obtaining snacks or coffee for someone else?) This all seems like a great way to kill good will and create bad PR.
It’s great that the policy was modified but it doesn’t address some fundamental concerns. Is this meant to replace name tags? What if you can’t wear this item on your right wrist? What if you have some sort of aversion to wearing things that can’t be easily removed? What if you have a sensitivity or allergic reaction? What if you don’t have a right wrist?
