Message-ID: <32C928EF.4BEB@m.cc.utah.edu> Date: Tue, 31 Dec 1996 07:53:35 -0700 From: "James B. Mayfield" <mailto:james.mayfield@M.CC.UTAH.EDU> Subject: Re: Your voices To: Multiple recipients of list DEVEL-L <mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU>
Barb Stuart wrote: >
> Dear list colleagues:
>
> I am a new "reader" to the list, hoping for intelligent discourse on
> issues of developing countries. I'm working hard to simplify, and filter
> out the noise, and could use a little clarification.
>
> Some lists I'm on are very civil, open, but respectful with a healthy
> exchange of diverse opinions. I'm concerned because my early reading of
> this list notes several "agent provocateurs" and some aggressiveness. On
> some lists, there is a concern that this may be a gender "professional"
> voice or genre.
>
> Can one of you please advise me, off line, about the tone and tenor
> of this list? Thanks I'll appreciate your observations or suggestions.
>
> One world, One Peace
>
> Best regards,
> BarbI am interested in other lists that deal with underdevelopment in
Africa, Asia and Latin America. It appears you have found some others that are as good if not better than mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU. I would appreciate you sending me your favorites.Jim Mayfield
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