Another observation/question-- why did so many of the people responding to "English as a Global Language" create their own threads instead of just adding to Anu's initial post? Perhaps just lack of familiarity with the format...

I was surprised also, when I had a look in the Weekly Themes. Looking more closely, I think it is a lack of familiarity spawning the new threads. When I joined AWAD little over a week ago, I read for a couple days before saying anything myself. The message board programs can be pretty different from site to site, and as I mentioned to one of my welcomers, I didn't want to put my foot in my mouth with the first step. I guess the urgency to speak on the topic was greater than any concern for structure...


Ali