Fwd: Fwd: Request for Collaboration: Survey on Internet Communication and Collaborative Work

Hello

I have to inform you that this guy had done what he call a "social 
experiment" on the debian-user-french list. In his expériment, he use 
list members as non consenting guinea pigs, whith no ethical or déontology.

I was personnaly involved as a guinea pig in this "expériment", so I ask 
you to NOT satisfy his request.

Thank you.


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Sujet : Fwd: Request for Collaboration: Survey on Internet Communication 
and Collaborative Work
Date de renvoi : Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:29:27 +0000 (UTC)
De (renvoi) : [email protected]
Date : Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:00:24 +0000
De : Jean-Christophe <[email protected]>
Pour : [email protected]

Voici mon mail envoyé a [email protected]


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De : Jean-Christophe <[email protected]>
Envoyé : 19 août 2026 19:41:42 UTC
À : [email protected]
Objet : Request for Collaboration: Survey on Internet Communication and 
Collaborative Work

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**Subject:** Request for Collaboration: Survey on Internet Communication 
and Collaborative Work

**To:** [email protected]

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Dear Members of the Debian French User Community,

I hope this message finds you well.

I am writing to request your support in conducting a survey focused on 
the **[email protected]** mailing list. Recently, I 
found myself engaged in heated discussions and exploring multiple 
perspectives within this community. This experience has inspired me to 
delve deeper into understanding the dynamics of online communication and 
collaboration.

### Purpose of the Survey
The goal of this survey is to explore how internet-based 
communication—particularly within mailing lists like ours—can foster 
**collaborative work, asynchronous interaction, and personal growth**. I 
aim to produce a **constructive document** that not only sheds light on 
our own community but also serves as a model for other contexts, such as:

- **Personal projects** (e.g., thematic discussions or hobbyist groups)
- **Professional environments** (e.g., teamwork, project coordination)
- **Geopolitical discourse** (e.g., fostering productive exchanges 
instead of inflammatory statements like *"Iran must lick my boots"*, and 
addressing communication barriers due to language differences, LLM 
translations, or reliance on translation teams)
- **Democratic tracking of geopolitical news** to combat fake news and 
disinformation

### Key Considerations
To ensure the integrity and inclusivity of this study, I propose the 
following:

1. **Identity Verification:**
    - Participants should provide a **brief, robot-accessible 
biography** to confirm their real identity. Anonymity or the use of 
alternate email addresses can hinder transparency and trust, which are 
essential for meaningful collaboration.

2. **Age Verification:**
    - Given the diversity of our community, it is important to tailor 
discussions appropriately. Age verification can help ensure that 
conversations are respectful and relevant to all participants, whether 
they are younger or older.

### Request for Guidance
I would greatly appreciate your input on the following:

1. **Document Format:**
    - How should the final document be structured? (e.g., report, 
whitepaper, collaborative wiki, etc.)

2. **Distribution:**
    - How can we effectively share the findings with the community and 
beyond?

3. **Licensing:**
    - Under which license should the document be published to ensure 
openness and reuse?

### Topic of Study
The overarching theme of this survey is:

> **"Internet Communications: A New Form of Collaborative, Asynchronous Work and Personal Fulfillment"**

I believe this topic resonates with many of us who engage in online 
communities, and I am eager to learn from your experiences and insights.

### Next Steps
If you are willing to contribute to this survey—whether by sharing your 
perspective, providing feedback, or suggesting resources—please let me 
know. Your input will be invaluable in shaping a document that reflects 
the diverse voices and expertise of our community.

Thank you in advance for your time, consideration, and support. I look 
forward to your responses and to collaborating with you on this 
meaningful endeavor.

Warm regards,

**Jean-Christophe Énée**

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*"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."* — Helen Keller