On 26/11/2012 18:54, Joseph Wang wrote: > I would like to attend the weekly meeting, but I'm in Asia. > May I suggest that you leave an IRC window open overnight, then, read the backscroll, and simply reply to the channel at a more convenient time if you see things that need comment? Time zones do make things difficult, and people will understand your problem.
> 1) I try to avoid posting to public e-mail lists when I don't know the social > conventions and people involved (and if they don't know me) Don't worry about that. Observe the normal politenesses - trying to avoid treading on toes where possible :-) - and you will be fine. We have people from many backgrounds here, and we are used to making allowances for non-native English. People will simply ask for clarification if we don't understand what you are saying. Relax and the experience will be more enjoyable :-) Anne
