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Thanks to the new participants who have joined the Best Bits list
recently, some due to the joint statement at
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://bestbits.net/prism-nsa">http://bestbits.net/prism-nsa</a> (which now has 114 endorsements). I'm
also one-time cc'ing the other lists that were cross-posted during
that work (and bcc'ing the personal addresses).<br>
<br>
I won't take up much of your time, but thought a few paragraphs of
introduction to Best Bits would be in order for the new or curious.<br>
<br>
Best Bits is a network of civil society groups who work individually
- and sometimes together - on issues that are variously described as
"Internet governance", "Internet freedom" or "Internet rights/human
rights", depending on your preferred framing. Best Bits is a loose
unifying framework for that work that brings together groups from
global North and South. <br>
<br>
There are three main resources that Best Bits provides: the mailing
list, face to face strategy meetings (including at least an annual
meeting alongside the IGF), and the website which is used for joint
statements and a shared event calendar (under construction, but
largely functional already).<br>
<br>
There is currently no organisational structure for Best Bits, though
we are intending to put together a loose and balanced steering group
any time now. There is not even a formal membership, though if you
are a Best Bits participant and wish to list your civil society
organisation as a supporter, your logo can be added to our website
at <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://bestbits.net">http://bestbits.net</a>.<br>
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I hope this helps but for any other questions, please ask away.<br>
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