Re: [h2o-discuss] concerning the h2o list

["Jon Garfunkel" <garf@look.boston.ma.us>]

>But I'd rather this list be driven by the participants, not the Center.

Indeed. I think that's always the case with a mailing list.

I should re-introduce my position: as an engineer, I see things as "problems
needing to be solved." And the problems we dig into on this list are of two
main types: problems with existing/proposed {laws, policies, behaviors,
technologies} or of the perception thereof.

These problems need be addressed: dismissed, or taken-on. If the outside
community can't address them, then you might expect law students to get to
them.

The BCIS faculty and directors may be pressed for an evaluation of whether
it is beneficial and timeworthy for students to engage in these issues. I
would suggest : any lawyer, just as any engineer, ought to be prepared to
communicate with people outside of their profession.

We should of course also find value in advancing the cause of online
discussion lists as a problem-solving tool. There was a nice op-ed in the NY
Times this summer celebrating a neighborhood-based online discussion group
for its role in community-building.

Anyway, I will look to try and summarize the issues that were discussed on
this list over the summer to start down the path of closure.

Jon