What people say is their opinion and does NOT reflect Arabeyes' on both the mailing-lists, IRC and/or in private.
Even 'core' managerial members' comments are mere comments unless they qualify their remarks with "'core' has decided" and back them up with the relevant decision making votes/approval procedures within the 'core' "meeting minutes" archive.
It is not the intent of Arabeyes to favor one social/economic or otherwise group over another, its goal is to serve the predominant Arabic market and user-base by bringing forth Arabic support to linux/unix in all its facets.
Try to avoid using IRC to make decision or communicate new developments (else a summery of what was decided/agree-upon is to be sent to the appropriate mailing-list).
The mailing-lists are to reflect all important communication and should house all relevant decisions and/or justifications
Always mail using plain text (never use HTML).
Never cross-post to multiple lists (ie. do not Cc or Bcc multiple Arabeyes' lists).
Cite only relevant text in your email replies. Always trim your email messages as much as possible (be brief and to the point) to stay focused.
Do not attach any documents/files/packages to your mails; upload your to-be attached work somewhere on the internet and provide a URL instead.
Posting on Arabeyes' various lists should be done in English (not Arabic, not French, not German) except for 'doc' where Arabic is acceptable and even encouraged.
Be professional, respectful and educated about your posts. Keep in mind that thousands (if not millions) will see and read your words.
Although Arabeyes wants to foster development and help the community at large, it's current constraints don't allow its hardware, bandwidth or resources to be utilized for anything but Arabeyes related tasks/functions. We continue to accept inquires for help in hopes of future engagement.