Hi Cédric,
On 7/18/15 10:23 PM, cedric_at_jcplaboratory.org wrote:
>
> For such a reason, you guys have taken a decision to make students use
> their University email address?
>
It appears like students are still not looking at that to their advantage.
> Why do websites, forums etc put/write and setup "Terms of Use" and other
> Policies pertaining to content and information that users publish on
> their website/forums?
>
> Do they request their users to use specific email address?
>
Mauritius Internet Users take a stand when there are issues affecting
internet in Mauritius. MIU != Social Network, MIU != A website
We expect students to contribute at some time and not just keep
"learning by observing". For that matter, there is the web archive.
Having students who are eager to learn and engage in discussions will be
both beneficial to MIU and the universities. I do not see any university
being uncomfortable to have its students discussing innovation &
advancement on the internet.
Keep in mind that MIU is not only about problems related to internet in
Mauritius.
Issues != Problems
Discussing how to achieve 100Mbps local access and its advantages is not
categorized as a "problem". I do not think a university would stop its
students from participating in such a discussion.
> Is the MIU about internet related issues in Mauritius or about
> Universities?
>
We are not discussing university issues. Students are only requested to
use their university email address for subscription.
> Aren't these topic about universities, email address etc considered
> off-topics for the MIU?
>
Something related to the subscription on MIU would not be off-topic.
> Should we not remind subscribers raising such issues that the MIU is not
> the place?
>
Yes, people should be reminded at times if they go completely off-topic.
>
> No, I don't think so, using institution assigned email should not be a
> problem I believe.
>
Then what is the problem? I still find hard to believe why some people
are so emotional about their email address. It gives me the feeling that
emails are not used as they should be in Mauritius. It's like the same
as asking someone if he/she uses the Internet and the answer comes,
"yes, I use Google and Facebook".
Regards,
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Received on Sat Jul 18 2015 - 19:01:57 PST