[Ailist] re positive core of America

[Anderson Fumulani]

Dear All
Sue raises a good point and very critical for the global participation on
this AI list. 
As a matter of fact, this topic has been running for so long that some of us
non-Americans feel almost alienated.

I recall recently one AIer from South Africa or from Africa raised an issue
about how those of us novices from the developing world can also benefit
from the list. If my memory serves me right, there was no response or very
little if any which vindicates Sue's point.

Anderson Fumulani
Malawi - Southern Africa

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[mailto:ailist-bounces at lists.business.utah.edu] On Behalf Of Sue Derby
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 3:12 AM
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Subject: [Ailist] re positive core of America

Hi All. My understanding of the AI List Serve is that it is intended to be
Global in focus. The discussion around positive core of America, while
valuable overall, is a topic that alienates those of us who are unable or
who choose not to contribute to this conversation.  I recall a few years ago
when the entire conversation when to the American priorities, political
arena.

My ask is that if this listserve is indeed to serve the broader community of
AI practitioners, that we steer away from what some of us might consider
"political conversations" and stick to what we value and what we have wishes
for in this world.

My understanding in participating in the AiListServe was to contribute to
the AI community and make every effort to withold my own gain whether than
be monetary or otherwise. Would you be willing to clarify if that is still
the case or we are making this arena a free for all for politcal agendas?
(including Canadian??!)


Thanks. Sue Derby

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