There is some discussion about the reason, and whether Nodevember should disclose a reason or make a public statement. For instance:
"Josh Crews [9:57 AM] Maybe Nodevember could make a public statement along these lines, "After announcing Crockford as a keynote speaker, we learned from others of things he's done and said at previous conferences that are against our Code of Conduct"
HermitPy [9:57 AM] why do we need to do that
[9:57] what does that do other than add more fuel to a fire?
Andrew Albright [9:57 AM] It would save people time for trying to find the answer themselves
[9:58] 'cause I burned at least ten minutes this morning to satiate my curiosity
HermitPy [9:58 AM] I personally hope people will do some research and form their own opinion
Andrew Albright [9:58 AM] ^ good point
Josh Crews [9:58 AM] you are reputation tarnishing somebody if you are not clear about the disinvitation
Andrew Albright [9:58 AM] opinion and reason for the decision are two different things though
HermitPy [9:58 AM] no doubt
Russ Anderson [9:58 AM] I will say that it’s difficult to do the research. I don’t think the twitter trail is very edifying. This chat has been much more helpful.
HermitPy [9:59 AM] We're dismissing a keynoter without context other than they didn't fit our view of the community (edited)
Russ Anderson [9:59 AM] however, I agree that you don’t owe anyone anything
HermitPy [10:00 AM] All this whole thing has done is ensure that I won't do one more fucking thing for the community, so next year other people can run their own conference and pick their own shit and deal with it (edited)"