[Foundation-l] Concern for the safety of Wikimanians in Alexandria

[Mike Godwin]

> The understanding that I have is that there is going to be a further
> investigation done by Mike with a specific focus on LGBT Wikipedians
> and any risks associated with that.

Casey is right here. What I posted simply represented my initial fact- 
gathering. We are actively looking for a professional threat- 
assessment firm to consult regarding the full range of possible  
threats we might have to deal with in holding and attending the  
conference.  (I'd like to ask the community to forward any  
recommendations they have to me -- any feedback at all would be useful.)

Andrew is right to think that the issue of homosexual orientation and/ 
or conduct needs to be considered.  What I've uncovered so far  
suggests that gay men and women who are not engaging in homosexual  
conduct in a way that confronts the sensibilities of a fairly  
conservative (though officially secular) Muslim culture should have no  
worries.  (Similarly, you probably shouldn't be drinking alcohol in  
the street either.)  I'm trying to get more specific guidelines,  
however.


--Mike