In a message dated 08/26/2002 8:55:06 AM EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Those were the days .... welcoming me to the list (we since lost this tradition in between, of formally welcoming new members)...We were first thrilled to get to know each other, and overawed that so much could be achieved by communicating with unknown others over such a distance.... As one likes to argue, places like GoaNet can be the 'cyber-kudds' of the 21st century. Just as an earlier generation of Goans set up places for Goans to stay in the hostile environments of a new city (Bombay), we need to build networks that are mutually beneficial, linking people in cyber terms, across the globe, wherever they might have migrated to. GoaNet can and is playing such a role. Other mailing lists too have a role to play; but unfortunately we all (me too) at times get subsumed in our rivalry and egos and this blocks the potential good that could come from such networking.................
Over to the others. Let's hear from them. Criticism welcome... this is critical if we are to improve. FN>>> Dear Fred and Fellow GoaNetters: On this seventh day of the eight anniversary of Goanet, I congratulate and offer my KUDOS to those who first had the vision and all who have diligently persevered in making this Goanet, "the Originale List," everything that it truly is! Shabash! Goanet was my first exposure to a Cyber-List and despite the initial aggravation from a few braggarts, I felt a real sense of belonging. I was asked to introduce myself, which I did, and the bonding began. And it has continued unabated, to our mutual benefit. It was refreshing to see a recent August 17 "Welcome to a new member from Nashik -- Fr. Augustine Silveira, S. J.," and I wish this healthy trend continues. Would recommend that this be a prerequisite before future members are subscribed, in order to ensure transparency. In re "other mailing lists," they all can and have a role to play, PROVIDED, they mind their own business. However, when they assume an adversary role or resort to snooping and scooping Goanet posts and bashing Goanetters, unbeknownst to them behind their backs, they become worst than goons and are a bane to our Goan society. I will respect this August occasion and save the gory details for a later posting. Such vicious people or list coordinators should be expunged from the Goanet List so that Netters are encouraged to post freely, without being criticized on other forums, just for kicks. The following statement on an "Open" list is revealing: <PROVE THAT YOU ARE THE ONLY OWNER ..... OR CONFESS THAT SINCE YOU DO NOT HAVE MANY SUBSCRIBERS YOU INFILTRATE ON OTHER NETS WITH YOUR SUBSTANDARD WARES> Goanet's Admin. or A-Team, deserves special mention. Attempts were made to replicate it elsewhere but failed miserably due to lack of genuine interest in its role. You have unjustly taken the rap for Goanet, through your steadfastness and pure grit. Keep up the good work. On the question of women's voices not heard being much, haven't we all witnessed the way men gang up and start banging and clanging upon them? And, IMHO, action came only after it was too late and the damage already done to their psyche. What is needed is a clear delineation of Goanet's Rules and monthly reminders thereof so that people are always "en garde" and learn to treat women with the utmost dignity. We have all learned from our mothers and should respect the "sixth" sense women are endowed with :-) Let us all begin by introducing ourselves, starting with the pioneer Aug. 25, 1994, Group and going down memory lane. It would help if Goanet published a monthly roster of names or other available grouping of names so that a true sense of camaraderie can be fostered, voluntarily. A suggested format would be of great help! I saw an interesting open-end poll months ago on Goanet's YahooGroups Site as to how many Netters were actually in Goa or outside Goa and was one of three respondents. Isn't it time to close that poll and possibly use it for better purposes? More to follow, but in the meantime let us all pat ourselves on the back for being an active and integral part of Goanet "Originale" and not one of those clones like 2, 3, 4, et cetera. Also, let us resolve to be loyal to Goanet, the mother of all Goan Lists, and help in its steady growth. Together we can make it happen. It has definitely helped me to a great extent, on which I will elaborate in greater detail when my turn for introduction comes up. In the meantime, best wishes to you all. Ad Multos Annos: Patrick (Pat) de Sousa Maryland, USA AKA Paddy PS: My only criticism is that "freedom of expression" has bounds and not unbridled. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet =================================================================== For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
