[Foundation-l] (Flashback) A short (and revised) FAQ about Wikimania in Alexandria

Jon scream at datascreamer.com
Mon Apr 21 03:47:56 UTC 2008


I just wanted you to keep in mind that this list is global, and some 
terms probably need rephrasing, or not phrased at all. 

Warmly,
Jon

Mark Williamson wrote:
> Underdeveloped is a very judgemental term.
>
> On 20/04/2008, Geoffrey Plourde <geo.plrd at yahoo.com> wrote:
>   
>> Apologies for offending anyone, would underdeveloped be better?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>  ----- Original Message ----
>>  From: Jon <scream at datascreamer.com>
>>  To: Wikimedia Foundation Mailing List <foundation-l at lists.wikimedia.org>
>>  Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 6:51:14 AM
>>  Subject: Re: [Foundation-l] (Flashback) A short (and revised) FAQ about Wikimania in Alexandria
>>
>>
>> Geoffrey Plourde wrote:
>>  > Unfortuantely, I will have to agree with Dan. Asking people with a vested interest is never a good idea. I would recommend hitting up a travel agent/academic expert/security consultant specializing in the Middle East for information that should be incorporated. Also, I wouldn't have blind faith in the police in a third world country.
>>  >
>>  >
>>  Especially in our global community, the term "Third world country" may
>>  not be appropriate, in this context.  Let's keep that in mind.
>>
>>  Warm,
>>  Jon
>>
>>  _______________________________________________
>>
>> foundation-l mailing list
>>  foundation-l at lists.wikimedia.org
>>  Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/foundation-l
>>
>>
>>
>>       ____________________________________________________________________________________
>>  Be a better friend, newshound, and
>>  know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile.  Try it now.  http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
>>  _______________________________________________
>>
>> foundation-l mailing list
>>  foundation-l at lists.wikimedia.org
>>  Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/foundation-l
>>
>>     
>
> _______________________________________________
> foundation-l mailing list
> foundation-l at lists.wikimedia.org
> Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/foundation-l
>   




More information about the foundation-l mailing list