WHO IS PAYING FOR THIS FORUM ON THE INTERNET?
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From: Kay Scott
Date: Monday, August 14, 2006, 8:33 AM
Subject: Who is paying for this forum on the internet?
Reply to: 256274
ID: 253845

This morning's series of postings from GTW was quite a way to start the day. United we stand, though. United we stand. To my sisters around the world, united we stand. The sky outside my house is clear, and I am asking for a bit of that same clarity as I go about my day; the dew on the grass is slick on the bottoms of my sandals; my hands are healthy and nimble on the keyboard of my laptop; I'll swim, take care of business, begin a new semester with new, scared, feisty students. The unity underneath our considerable diversity is the sacred earth we stand upon, supporting us and encouraging joy in the many colors, shapes, textures, feelings and flowerings each of us brings to this GTW initiative. I give thanks, secure in the knowledge that we will emerge from this discussion stronger and surer in our journey. I am sorry that some choose to leave the discussion. Just when things get interesting. And productive. OK. Namaste. Kay

------ On 8/14/06, Christina Maris wrote ------

What sounds familiar to me, my sister, is men interfering in women's business and causing them to start fighting amongst themselves. Whether they do it with money, muscle, or legislation, the end is always the same.

Blessings and love to you

Christina / Quanah'che Mawokee

------ On 8/13/06, Mrs. Ruth FREI wrote ------

Dear Sisters

as far as I am informed - Bruce Schuman is the person who set up this forum and pays for it. According to his own informations some time ago on a forum called "Conference of the Parliament of the World Religions" he has initiated 'hundreds' of internet forums to various subjects and ends.

I agree with many of you, dear sisters, who feel uncomfortable with Bruce's comments or contributions here - but does this situation not sound familiar to many women: the men who pay for the women's 'good intentions'?

What would it mean to all of us, if we initiated a REAL forum of our own, without a man as its initiator - based for example on a Yahoo-group format, for which we do not have to pay? We would need a forum moderator. Who of you is experienced enough in all the technical know-how and willing to set up a real women's forum, where men do not have access? We would have to formulate some forum admission requirements etc. Please share your feelings and ideas about this suggestion.

Love to all of you

Ruth Frei

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