recent postings (r)

[kzy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

I am very glad that you said your policy to block or edit if you want.
SPDC does it too and it says it is its policy.  Then, why is this network
set up to fight for freedom of expression?  It is really funny though.
Speaking of counterproductive - it will be very great if you can explain
how those recent postings are counterproductive.  It will really help me
to decide if you can explain so.  Thank

Yours sincerely,
Kyaw Zay Ya



On Wed, 10 Jun 1998 strider@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Dear MMT in Sydney,
> 
> Thank you for your recent message asking me to clarify the message I sent.
> The key phrase in my message was "to respect other subscribers by not
> posting personal attacks".  As you mention below, this is in line with your
> own view of BurmaNet and its role in the democracy movement.  I believe
> than an airing of all concerns is acceptable and appreciated.  The language
> and spirit of some (not all) of these messages were, in my view, offensive
> and counterproductive.  I by no means was suggesting that the topic(s)
> should not be brought up; rather, I was urging those subscribers who post
> messages to be respectful and constructive.
> 
> Regarding "rules of BurmaNet," it is our policy not to edit or block and
> subscribers from receiving or posting messages.  Period.
> 
> Sincerely,
> BurmaNet Editor
> 
> 
> At 09:08 PM 6/8/98, you wrote:
> >Dear Burmanet editor,
> >    Please read my and let it go into Burmanet circulation, thanks.
> >I would like to hear your clarification of the reason why you sent this
> >warning. Do you mean recent posting about NCGUB and FTUB are the personal
> >attacks?
> >Do you think they all are non-sense spams ?
> >What is the specific regulations about the Burmanet on freedom of
> >expression.
> >Obviously you allowed the messages criticizing SLORC/SPDC . Why don't you
> >want to see the argument over the records of so-called leaders of democracy
> >movement.
> >     Of course , I believe what Ma Aye Aye Soe Win and others are writing
> >about is absolutely valid. This is just a practice of democratic minded
> >people. We are free to criticize ( not gossip) on legal ground of standing
> >organization. Because they are using the money from tax-payers and workers
> >in Western countries.
> >    Those American , Australian taxpayers and workers should know how their
> >money have been used or abused.
> >Are they used to fight the brutal regime or just to buy some beer?
> >Let's face the truth!
> >
> >Why Burmanet?
> >    Because Burmanet is a main media we can reach to all party concerned.
> >Criticism over those organizations are not allowed in the so-called pro-
> >democracy media.
> >All those who study the modern political philosophy of Burma will be happy
> >to learn the new idea , bright idea of those who fought and survived the
> >struggle against the dictators in the past ten years. Burmanet should be
> >proud of being the host for the colorful thinkers of new generation.
> >
> >
> >I understand that Burmanet was created to benefit the movement for return of
> >democracy in Burmese society.
> >    If someone want to see Burma as a strong democratic nation , one of the
> >important thing you could do is to encourage the young generation practicing
> >democracy including freedom of expression. Your US $ will be more useful in
> >that way.
> >
> > I don't support personal attacks and factional fightings  with groundless
> >gossips
> >( using  fake names) .
> >But if someone could prove what they say it is valid source thus it is
> >valuable to all Burma scholars. At least these postings could  be regarded
> >as thoughtful analysis.
> >
> >Now, I will tell you what is going on in the recent postings if you really
> >don't know the reasons why those students are sending the messages that you
> >could sense bitterness and scars with them.
> >
> >These messages are the reflections of what NCGUB and FTUB have done in their
> >past and present time.  If you are a Buddhist you would  know the law of
> >Karma , you could never escape from your past deeds. You receive what you
> >sowed .
> >
> >It is only the tip of the  iceberg , you will learn a lot more about the
> >similar stories from those who- knows -what .
> >( I confess  that I have my own stories about the topic as well , you will
> >see on silver screen later time)
> >
> >Peace , Solidarity and solemn salute to all innocent comrades
> >
> >
> >MMT in Sydney
> >
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: strider@xxxxxxxxxxx <strider@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >To: Recipients of burmanet-l <burmanet-l@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Date: Monday, June 08, 1998 5:23 PM
> >Subject: recent postings
> >
> >
> >>Dear burmanet-l subscribers,
> >>
> >>We would like to remind all subscribers to respect other subscribers by not
> >>posting personal attacks on burmanet-l.  Please limit your postings to news
> >>pieces and thoughtful analyses so that this listserv can serve as a useful
> >>forum for all subscribers.
> >>
> >>Also, please note that everyone, whether pro-democracy or not, can
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> >>Thank you,
> >>
> >>BurmaNet Editor
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