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Mai-Not Information
In 1997 the MAI-NOT forum, predecessor of the current Mai-Not, began to exchange information and organize civic action against a proposed Multilateral Agreement on Investment (MAI), then under negotiation between members of the OECD. There are many links to web-based information about the MAI. A one-page summary of the proposed agreement and its likely impact on civil society, published early in 1997, is still available on the Web. The MAI is now defunct, but its initiators and proponents have introduced subtly its main clauses in "improved" formats under diverse auspices (WTO and multi- and/or bilateral trade agreements). The exchange of information that started with the MAI-NOT forum continues in the Mai-Not discussion group. It has evolved and broadened in scope to embrace a wider range of topics, focusing on the effects of the current neo-classical or neo-conservative economic model and its underlying agendas, and its effects on nature, the people and society. The discussion group is one of several supported by the Networking for a Common Future in Sustainability Society (NetCFS). Profile of Mai-Not The purpose of Mai-Not is to critically examine and comment upon all aspects, manifestations and consequences of neo-liberal and neo-conservative economics as they develop. grow and sometimes hit obstaacles that could not be anticipated. The ultimate objective of the group is to widen awareness among people everywhere of the dangerous aspects of the process initriates with the MAI anmd based on multiple levels of disinformation and manipulation of the public Participants in the group share opinions, references to and quotes of books, papers and articles (published in many countries) that are relevant and current, and discuss these documents and other information related to the group's purpose. The scope of the conversation is global, although local issues that relate to or illustrate world wide problems may be included. Ground rules The Mai-Not discussion grouip is governed by the following ground rules:
Mai-Not is "auto-moderated" in that no post submitted by a registered participant will be filtered out, with a few exceptions: personal attacks, foul language, spam and plainly commercial postings. Other moderation criteria may be defined from time to time by consultation among participants. Posts from non-subscribers will go direct to the management team, who will pass them on to the group if they consider them relevant. Non-subscribers sending posts of value and interest, or non-subscribers otherwise believed by subscribers to be potentially interested participants, will be invited to join the group. Participants should be familiar enough with computer-use to navigate on the Web, make Web and Internet searches, etc. Posts must be submitted in text format or in HTML but attachments are permitted in any format including pdf, spreadsheets, images and videos. [Participants should set their mailer to receive HTML messages as such or use software to translate HTML messages into text. Mailers which can receive HTML include Eudora (free if you accept discrete ads in a small corner box), Outlook, Outlook express, or (for Linux systems) Mozilla mail or Ximian Evolution.] Please proofread messages for typographical and spelling errors before sending. Participants are welcome to propose amendments, to these guidelines and improvements to the style and language used in the discussion. To that effect they can e-mail their comments. Their proposals will be discussed among participants in the group and guidelines amended accordingly There is no subscription charge, but contributions towards NetCFS' cost of hosting the list are always welcome. Less than 40 cents a week, or Can $20 a year, per head would fully cover costs. Contributions can be sent by personal or bank cheque to Mr Dee Shooligin, Treasurer, NetCFS, 1896 Watson Street, Victoria, BC V8R 6N6, Canada. To see the collection of prior postings to the list, visit the Mai-not Archives. |
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