Re: MIU ML

From: Nayar Joolfoo <nayar_at_joolfoo.com>
Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 22:08:44 +0400

If i got time to read something and find it interesting and have something
to say to add to the discussion, i post.

A wise man once said nothing. you know.

On Sat, Apr 18, 2015 at 8:52 PM, irfaan coonjah <irfaan_c_at_yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Just to let you know that even if i am not very active in the group, i do
> follow each and every mail and it is very interesting :)
>
> Cheers!
>
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> *From:* Shelly Hermia Bhujun <shelly_hermia_at_hotmail.com>
> *To:* "mauritius-internet-users_at_lists.elandnews.com" <
> mauritius-internet-users_at_lists.elandnews.com>
> *Sent:* Saturday, April 18, 2015 8:38 PM
> *Subject:* RE: MIU ML
>
> Hello,
>
> Many people are reluctant to participate in the various topics being
> discussed as they are afraid to express their opinion due to their lack of
> knowledge. Moreover i think many people are more used to chatting (instant
> messaging-FB and Twitter) than sending mails which normally involves a more
> formal approach compared to what they're normally used to. I used to be
> like that before i subscribed to this mailing list. arrghhh X__X it wasn't
> easy to get out of my comfort zone but now... i feel awesome that i did
> because i got to learn a lot from you guys! (Y)
>
> Its a Mailing List where both technical and non-technical people are
> welcome to share their opinion and discuss about problems related to the
> Internet. If you want people to help you out..you have to make an effort
> and express yourself. This mailing list is for every person who has
> Internet connection... not only geeks,engineers or computer students. :)
>
> Hey come on!! Am a fashion design student and am making an effort! Even if
> you feel like 'Okay... i don't know these people.. they're going to make
> fun of my mail and stuff' i was like that too. My mails are not formal. I
> write because am comfortable and thanks to SM because i used to freak out
> every time i would click on the 'reply all' button X__X
> Maybe you still feel like...who are those people? Are they cool?
> Well, come and participate to our meetups and events...you'll see ^^
>
> So... to sum up... i really encourage you to participate. (Y)
>
> Cheers \m/
>
>
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> Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 18:55:18 +0400
> Subject: Re: MIU ML
> From: omgokhool_at_gmail.com
> To: sm+mu_at_elandsys.com
> CC: nadim.attari_at_gmail.com; mauritius-internet-users_at_lists.elandnews.com
>
> Hello ,
>
> Being subscribed on this mailing list , we receive around 10 new topics
> everyday , I take my time to read the threads as soon as I can. As SM
> mentioned it is true as a student I find my knowledge limited about many
> things being discussed here, however I do reply if I have anything to say.
> Looking on the bright side am learning a lot through those thread.
>
> Recently there was some issues with the LCMS platform of the university of
> Mauritius, which I posted to this mailing list and few fellow students
> along replied as well. I believe this is a way of participation as well.
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, Apr 18, 2015 at 12:26 AM, S Moonesamy <sm+mu_at_elandsys.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Nadim,
> At 10:21 17-04-2015, Mohammad Nadim wrote:
>
> Why do you think there is not much participation?
>
>
> There is very little participation as people are not interested in what is
> being discussed on the mailing list. People might be afraid to participate
> because of their lack of knowledge of some of the topics being discussed.
> People might also not comfortable to discuss about problems in a
> transparent manner because of legal threats.
>
> An initiative-based approach has been adopted as it was not possible to
> solve the participation problem. We only try to solve an issue if there is
> a group of persons with initiative and who are willing to put in regular
> effort to do the work.
>
> Regards,
> S. Moonesamy
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> *Omdeep Gokhool*
>
> *Bsc Applied Computing*
> *University of Mauritius *
>
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Received on Sat Apr 18 2015 - 18:09:00 PST