Dear Anand,
I'm going to take the liberty to widen the scope of my response than what
you have set for me.
6 ) Finally , can Mr Bosco D'Mello co-ordinate with other Goanet
moderators and administrators and give us the go ahead ?
After all , we do not want to go through this exercise only to
have the video rejected with the polite message "deemed
inappropriate by moderator " :-)
RESPONSE: Finally??? The moderators and administrators of Goanet were an
afterthought, kya?? .... :-)
I'll say this about messages being rejected. Read the Goanet Rules. Once
your done, read them again. Its quite likely you missed something the first
time. They have been fine-tuned over the years and may be updated in the
future. This is where you find them:
http://www.goanet.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=9
If your message(s) fit the rules, you have nothing to fear. Whether it
includes Manohar Parrikar on video or in mufti.
Having said that, I think we should all understand, rather, try to
understand that Goanet was not setup 14 years ago as a platform for
politicians to exploit for propaganda purposes. On the flipside Goanetters
and citizens have indulged in propaganda, since the earliest days of Goanet.
We've heard it all - pro-Salazarist, anti-Portuguese, pro/anti-Congress,
pro/anti-BJP, pro/anti-Goa Suraj, pro/anti-Catholic, pro/anti-Hindu, etc,
etc.....
You are welcome to do what you plan to do vis-a-vis Manohar Parrikar but
please note, there is more to Goa's problems than its politicians; there are
many success stories to talk about rather than failed political bedfellows.
So while you would like to introduce Goanet to a tryst with the Messianic
Manohar Parrikar, please note the below requirements that must be met with
the intent of transparency in this issue and to arrest the rules from
getting skewed:
#1) If the "motives" are in Goa's interests, then it would be prudent for
you to give all political leaders an even playing field and an opportunity
to respond to questions from Goanetters, too. If you reached out to Manohar
Parrikar, you should reach out to other ideologies/parties too.
#2) In all fairness, Manohar Parrikar must answer ALL questions that are put
up by Goanetters not just the ones that will embellish his propaganda. He is
a politician and we understand that. A transcript of all questions received
must be posted on Goanet ahead of the interview.
#3) Besides being recorded on video, the text of the interview must be
transcribed. While the video must be posted on YouTube and/or other
website(s) with a copy to any member of Goanet Admin or other Goanetters
seeking the same, the transcribed text must be posted on Goanet. All
questions and answers will be in the public domain just like the comments of
several thousand Goanetters over the years.
#4) Goanet Admin would like a say in the constitution of the moderators
panel and the attendees at the interview. As the one who came up with the
thought of conducting this interview, you cannot abrogate this right to
yourself and use Goanet at the same time. There are several vocal/silent
Goanetters that Goanet can select from - people with diverse views to be a
part of this panel.
#5) March 7, 2008? Whats the hurry? Is another chair being stolen somewhere?
I could add or delete items from this list......its an ongoing discussion.
This is new territory for Goanet and there is no intent to scuttle this
initiative. Other Admin members will see my comments as the sun
rises.......and may have additional comments.
A word of thanks to Rajan and yourself for your efforts in this endeavour.
- Bosco
Goanet Admin
http://www.goanet.org
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