> > Please cast your votes. > Hmm...this is really a point for discussion. I certainly understand the reluctance of non-English speaking people to write in English to the list (we get similar Emails from our German speaking customers for example).
However I also see a problem in having additional "channels" in _any_ other language because it would essentially mean that people would probably only post to their native list (which again is understandable). But this would eventually reduce the common discussion on the main list. I personally have nothing against non-English posts to this list - and often people are kind enough to comment and add a rough translation which in the end helps everyone. Also, people on the list may be able to help out even if they only have a very basic knowledge for the language (and I know Gianugo is amazed by my Italian skills :-)) So, my suggestion would be to encourage non-native-English speaking people to post in English (and make it clear that we aren't a list of English teachers) and if those people still feel uncomfortable then they can post in their language. Lengthy discussions in a non-English language could then be taken off list anyway. However, I do think non-English translations of the Website are a good idea if they can be held in sync. Matthew
