changes to BurmaNet (r)

[kzy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

I now believe that not only the military regime imposes censorship, but
also Burmanet imposes censorship.  Open forum???? I don't understand what
kind of open forum (may be forums supporting NCGUB, FTUB, and some groups
- same like SPDC's people's rallies?).  
	Some Burmese wrote taboo languages but they have to learn through
the process.  Freedom of discussion was not usual for us and so, we have
to learn through the process.  
	I don't jump into conclusion but now I strongly doubt that
Burmanet editor doesn't want us to discuss anything bad about our
weakness.  Whenever political discussion starts about ineffectiveness and
corruption in the democracy struggle, the editor sends warning, blocks,
unsubscribes without letting the person(s) know or without acknowledging
the persons.  
	I don't want to argue much and I do really know the motives of
this censorship.  Did recent postings contain wrong personal attacks?  I
strongly suggest that this list should rename to NCGUB/FTUB NET but not
the Burmanet for open forums for the Burmese.  
	How can it make sense "open forum under censorship of pro
NCGUB/FTUB editor"?   Your gurantee about noncensorship has been abolished
(your posting to me about not blocking me from posting).  Great!  Fighting
SPDC for bringing up SPDC like groups.

Yours sincerely,
Kyaw Zay Ya



On Fri, 23 Oct 1998, BurmaNet Editor wrote:

> Dear burmanet-l subscribers,
> 
> After repeated requests to refrain from objectionable postings, we at
> BurmaNet have decided to start monitoring the messages sent out over the
> list.  Guidelines for submissions appear below.  We will continue to
> provide this listserver and welcome a wide range of postings.
> 
> Since its inception, burmanet-l has provided an open forum for subscribers
> to freely express their opinions, analyses, and ideas to an audience of
> interested people.  With that freedom comes the responsibility to respect
> others' rights, including the right to privacy and to be protected from
> slander.  On 22 July, 1998 we sent a message to the list warning that if
> the personal attacks and profane language continued, we would start
> monitoring the list.  Recent postings have forced our hand, and as of today
> all messages sent to the list will be distributed only after approval by
> the BurmaNet staff.
> 
> Messages cannot contain personal attacks and should be free of profane
> language.  Constructive criticism is welcomed, and respectful debates and
> exchanges are encouraged.
> 
> The processes of posting and receiving messages has not changed from a
> subscriber perspective, but there will be a slight delay in the
> distribution of messages.
> 
> To make this adjustment, we have had to discontinue postings on burmanet-l
> for a brief period.  We will send out a notice when the system is once
> again functional.
> 
> BurmaNet Editor
> 
>