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@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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