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Get your free subscription at: http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-sports-goanet.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------ agree with both Julian Gonsalves and Melinda Coutinho Powell. The part about imposing a code of conduct is not asking much. Its essentially about approaching Goanet with respect for ones fellow man/woman. All this raag, chidd, piddhar korop is taking us away from sovostkai, urba, and khuxalponn, and these are very real possibilities and a Goan birthright I might add. Arguments are fine, and there will be times when they will get heated. Ideas have to be argued so the stronger ones rise to the surface. In allowing for this, we learn, or at least those who are willing to and those who need to. Although, I do not comment often, Goanet helps me pick up the Goan pulse, or perhaps a singular pulse—if I may be allowed to say so. This helps me develop the side of me that holds me together and through which I may yet contribute. I have always believed that we Goans, are are still in adolescence, and the luckier for that, since we still have the opportunity to form ourselves. I mean this in all areas. Getting provoked is a sign that we are not ready for what the world is throwing at us. There re many who excel at doing just this—provoking others. Think at what that frustration brings to oneself and when how that energy enters into the family. The train has left the station! We too have to move on. Information has to be factual or at least stem from myth or legend that one may mull or contemplate over. If one understands the depths of any material or has successfully plumbed it; why not share it. Not just share for the mere sake of sharing, but share it so your humanity may spark just that little bit. It should not be about extending mere courtesies but in that we are led to graciousness and civility. The former is a word we do not much encounter these days. The other resonates with the ideas of national being and acceptance. Seeing and understanding are two critical faculties. But it is in seeing which leads to thought (chintnam), that we are lead to understanding (somzhikai). Remember: Chint mhunsha uloichea adim, magir upai nam. Think before you speak, no point in regretting later. Other than that, peace people. Thanks Julian, and Melinda. Venantius J Pinto -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/attachments/20070706/251bd7e1/attachment.htm