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REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION (RFD) unmoderated newsgroup nz.soc.maori |
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This is a formal Request For Discussion (RFD) for the creation of an unmoderated nz.soc.maori Usenet newsgroup. This is not a Call for Votes (CFV. NEWSGROUP LINE nz.soc.maori: Discussion of Maori related topics and issues.
The existing Usenet groups are not suitable for in depth discussion about Mäori. Mäori is a subset of the larger group New Zealand and arguably has many more potential sub groups that will likely be created in the near future. Potential sub groups could include iwi, Maori language, tino rangatiratanga, rongoa, marae, hapu etc. It is likely the group will be in existence for many years as it is for a group of people and an interest group who have existed for many years. A Mäori Usenet group will provide a clear and comprehensive resource for the many enquiries that originate from international countries as well as from inside New Zealand. This is not a racist request as many other cultural groups exist in Usenet . It is envisaged that there will be adequate traffic as there are numerous scattered Mäori related email groups in existence. In Yahoogroups alone there are 69 groups, many of which are public. Groups include the Tino Rangatiratanga group which consists of over 528 members, the NZ Mäori Internet Society earlier this year was around the 1100 member mark. Both groups are common interest groups. ##Proposed Charter## This is NOT a valid forum for hate posts against the groups intended audience nor is it intended for hate or inflammatory messages. The following things are not welcome: Binaries PROPONENT:
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