[ALAC] [EURO-ALS] [LAC-ALS] [NA-ALS] Major Milestone Coming Up

[Jeanette Hofmann]

Hi Vittorio,

> This new setup of global + regional mailing lists where messages flow in 
> all directions, though a bit chaotic, seems to have prompted many more 
> interventions by ALS representatives. I am actually wondering whether we 
> should rather have one single global list to this effect, keeping 
> regional lists only for strictly regional discussions.

Some people have suggested just that for a long time. A global entity 
is much more encouraging and empowering, at least as long as 
participation is low. Regional sub-divisions should grow out of a global 
group, not the other way around.

jeanette