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Goanetters in Goa and visiting meet Jan 6, 2009 at 3.30 pm at Hotel Mandovi (prior to the Goa Sudharop event, which you're also welcome to). Join in for a Dutch dinner -- if we can agree on a venue after the meet. RSVP (confirmations only) 9822122436 or 2409490 or f...@goa-india.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Many are now commenting on the need for forum manners. I agree with Melvin and Fredrick issues relating to Forum Manners. I find the language used by some to be particularly offensive and something i have mainlly experienced on Goa net. In the past i have suggested that the goa netters concerned engaged in such offensive exchanges should be courageous to enough to meet their adverseries ,face to face and talk out their viewpoints .And yes spare the rest of us from this experience . I wanted to unsubscribe on several occasions but really goanet is the only way i can keep in touch with Goa and is simply cannot afford to cut myself off from this information lifeline. ( even in this Vol 4 issue 3 we still see outstanding personal and nasty exchanges between two people.....I commend Fredrick for not being drawn into these battles and for being such a great facilitator . He is the role model of a generous person.... hopefully in 2009 we will use public fora for more productive information exchanges and networking . Goa net is information forum and a platform for keeping informed about Goa but it can also serve as a networking mechanism and a forum or platform for advocacy and action. Julian Gonsalves
