Hi Aishik
For clarity, I am part of the interim ESEAP Hub committee, I have been
involved with ESEAP since its founding in 2012, and I'm part of the ESEAP
COT for Wikimania 2023. Reading this and looking at the page you created,
what I see is a symptom of internal issues in Bangladesh and a decision to
up the ante on that by making this UG. While you have some individuals
you dont have any connections to the ESEAP part of your plans, nor has
anyone reached out to the region.
People are asking you to drop the claim because of that lack of connections
and the serious overlap in efforts. You have said "We are also open to
excluding the region if it helps" please do that.
Sorry for being blunt but you have been missing the advice of other people,
please just put your effort into resolving the internal issues in
Bangladesh.
On Sat, 27 May 2023 at 07:27, Aishik Rehman <aishikrehman(a)gmail.com> wrote:
To everyone,
Thank you for your continued engagement and valuable feedback regarding
the establishment of the UG. We have carefully considered the concerns
raised regarding the name and the inclusion of the ESEAP region. We are
committed to addressing these issues and ensuring a conflict-free and
effective user group.
Regarding the name, we understand the importance of avoiding possible
conflicts and overlaps. We are open to considering a non-geographical name
that better represents the collaborative nature of our user group. We
welcome suggestions and input from the community in this regard.
In terms of the ESEAP region, we recognize the need for a balanced
approach. We are also open to excluding the region if it helps mitigate
conflicts and ensures effective collaboration. We seek serious advice and
assistance from those with experience and expertise to help us navigate
these considerations.
To Rafi, we appreciate your input, but we want to clarify that we have no
links or conflicts with Wikimedia Bangladesh. Our focus is on building a
user group that complements and collaborates with existing affiliates. Your
concerns regarding Wikimedia Bangladesh are not relevant to the
establishment and functioning of the WAP UG.
We invite all interested individuals to join us in finding solutions and
shaping the future direction of the user group. Your insights, expertise,
and assistance in making the UG conflict-free and effective are highly
valued.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement.
Best regards,
Aishik Rehman
Volunteer, Wikimedians of the [?] User Group
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