On 25/07/06, Suresh Ramasubramanian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Kiran Jonnalagadda wrote:
>
> I think it is abundantly clear now that we need a lobbying front for
> the rights of internet users in India, somewhat akin to the EFF. This
I've had my differences with the EFF (mostly about their opinions on
spam filtering) but yes, I've been 100% with them so far wrt censorship
of websites
Go right ahead - or get the EFF to help you here.
I agree that an EFF-like organisation is needed. I'd suggest, however,
that explicit links with the EFF be avoided -- otherwise traditional
Indian paranoia about a "foreign hand" will derail all it's efforts.
Remember, "national security" will be the main plank of it's
opponents.
I'd also agree that a full time person will be needed. To get someone
of the necessary credibility will require one of the aforementioned
retired fat-cats^H^H^H enterpreneurs to work for free or a reasonable
sized budget to pay his salary. Lobbying will in itself be an
expensive activity.
So in fairly short order you will need start:
* fund raising activities
* creating a legal entity so that you can accept the money
* head hunting to find a front man
* communication channels so that the previous items can be
co-ordinated.
Do let us know when the communication channels (mailing list or
whatever) are setup.
-- b
