Re: [Fsuk-manchester] Young people & free software

[Lucy]

On 26/05/2008, MJ Ray <address@hidden> wrote:
> Tim Dobson <address@hidden> wrote:
>  > What do people think to the formation of a group and mailing list, to
>  > compliment Manchester Free Software and ManLUG and  http://adfa.co.nr ,
>  > to create a social area for young people (in Manchester/The North West)
>  > interested in issues surrounding Free Software and GNU/Linux to
>  > socialise and get help, whilst co-operating with FSUG's and LUG's to
>  > advocate free software and GNU/Linux, especially in schools.
>
>
> I believe ageism is wrong in both directions (either 50+ers prejudging
>  teenagers or teenagers prejudging 50+ers) and should not be supported,
[snip]

I disagree, I don't think this is ageist at all and I think that if
Tim and others believe there can be enough interest then it's a good
idea. The problems with working with minors I think can be mitigated
if it's organised by minors and based around local schools, etc.

Saying that, I think the group can only work if one of its main aims
is to encourage and help young people to become involved in existing
LUGs and free software groups. I think there is a problem at the
moment with a perception that minimal qualifications, like a degree or
at least many years experience, are required before you can become
involved and I think young people setting up a group targeting
schools/colleges will help with this.