FIRST CALL FOR VOTES (of 2)
Unmoderated group: talk.politics.tibet
Moderated group: soc.culture.tibet
Newsgroups lines:
talk.politics.tibet The politics of Tibet and the Tibetan people.
soc.culture.tibet All aspects of Tibetan culture. (Moderated)
Votes must be received by 23:59:59 UTC, 28 Oct 1993. This CFV will be
posted to those groups listed in the X-Newsgroups line in the header once
it has appeared in news.announce.newgroups, as well as the Canada Tibet
Newsletter and TIBET-L mailing list.
This vote is being conducted by a neutral third party. For voting
questions only, contact rdippold@qualcomm.com. For questions about
the proposed group, contact Jan Isley <jan@bagend.atl.ga.us>
RATIONALE
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The Tibetan culture developed over many centuries in near total
isolation. The geographic inaccessibility and a formidable language
barrier kept authentic information about the Tibetan society and
culture from reaching the West throughout most of its history. Many
people have embraced the study of Tibetan culture since Tibetans began
emigrating recently.
The mention of Tibet is often the beginning of a heated debate.
While many people would prefer a quiet, moderated group to discuss
the cultural aspects of Tibet, the concept of moderation is not
acceptable to others. Therefore:
talk.politics.tibet is proposed as unmoderated and open to all
topics related to the politics of Tibet.
soc.culture.tibet is proposed as a moderated group to keep the
newsgroup on topic and flame free.
It is hoped that in both newsgroups, etiquette will prevail and
allow open and frank discussions that may contribute to more mutual
understanding and respect.
CHARTER: talk.politics.tibet
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talk.politics.tibet is a forum for all political issues concerning
the Tibetan people. Anyone with an interest in the politics of
Tibet is invited to participate.
CHARTER: soc.culture.tibet
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soc.culture.tibet is a forum for all aspects of Tibetan culture.
Cultural discussion includes the topics of Tibetan history, language,
arts, religion, geography, people, and current events. Anyone with
an interest in Tibetan culture is invited to participate.
MODERATION POLICY: soc.culture.tibet
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Discussion of all aspects of Tibetan culture from all viewpoints is
welcome. The intent of moderation is to ensure that postings are topical.
Moderators, at their discretion, may request a submission be restated,
or may refuse a submission, if the content of the submission fits any
of the following conditions:
a) The content does not directly fit the description given in the Charter.
b) The content is a duplication of material recently presented.
c) The content is obviously abusive, incoherent or slanderous.
Cross-posting between this group and others is discouraged.
MODERATORS: soc.culture.tibet
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The moderator responsibilities will be shared by:
Michael J. Wilson aa793@freenet.carleton.ca
Nima Dorjee amnesty@acs.ucalgary.ca
Jan Isley jan@bagend.atl.ga.us
Send articles for soc.culture.tibet to sct@tibet.atl.ga.us
VOTING INFO
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of all votes being YES are the requirements for group creation.
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decency to include this CFV with your message. And those of you considering
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