“UGANDANS AT HEART “(UAH), is a free-to-join, non-profit making e-mail discussion forum that is secular, intellectual and non-aligned politically, culturally or religiously with over 18000 members worldwide. UAH is devoted to matters of interest to Ugandans and East Africans. People from Uganda have scattered to countries around the world. Most of the Ugandans in Diaspora like to maintain their A
frican connections and values. At UAH, we discuss political, social, economic, technological and healthy issues affecting Uganda as a nation. We’ve entered the political discussions to restore liberty and Uganda values. Through enlightening, we believe we can make the population aware that it is them -not the government-to decide on how to run their life, cheque book, retirement, education, and family. Objectives of the ‘UAH’
To promote better acquaintance, understanding, friendship and cooperation among Ugandans all over the world. Membership
1. Anyone who is a Ugandan by nationality can become a member. In this context, the term ‘Ugandan’ shall mean anybody born in Uganda or naturalised as a Ugandan citizen.
2. Anyone who loves Uganda or who has got Uganda at Heart can become a member. If you describe yourself as socially tolerant and fiscally responsible, you’re a Ugandan at heart. The more than 18000-strong UAH membership is an integrated federation of Ugandans all over the world. Anybody can become a member regardless of their political association, social status, tribe, religion, gender and clan. Mission
The forum’s mission is to preach the gospel of the truth in our society. The forum does not officially fund any political party though members can do this individually. UAH and political parties
The forum is neutral in matters of party politics. However, political parties and their supporters can always use it to fundraise for their own parties or politicians. The forum is not attached to any particular political party in Uganda and it welcomes all members of different political parties. In other words, every Ugandan is welcome to join this forum. The forum does not:
* Endorse, discourage or oppose political parties, candidates or platforms. However, members can individually endorse, promote or oppose political parties, candidates or platforms. The owner of this forum is allowed to express his political opinions on an individual basis. Any official position of the forum must bear the expression suggesting that it is being issued on behalf of Ugandans at heart forum.
* Attempt to direct or dictate to a government leader. However, the forum members can use it as a way of expressing their dissatisfaction over government decisions or policies on individual basis. Then it is up to the government to act on these thoughts or not. The forum does:
* Encourage its members to play a role as responsible citizens in their communities, including becoming informed about issues and voting in elections.
* Expect its members to engage in the political process in an informed and civil manner, respecting the fact that members of the forum come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences and may have differences of opinion in partisan political matters.
* Request candidates for office not to imply that their candidacy or platforms are endorsed by the Ugandans at Heart forum.
* Reserve the right as a group to address, in a non-partisan way, issues that it believes have significant community or moral consequences or those directly affect the interests of Ugandans. What shouldn’t I post? Do not post:
Profane or obscene, or spiteful comments
Messages that abuse, denigrate or threaten others
Any racist, s*xist, discriminatory or otherwise harmful statements that are offensive
Any personal information about children under 14 years old. Descriptions that intrude on the privacy of another person, including revealing personally identifiable information such as their name or address
Text that promotes illegal or immoral conduct
Repeated posts that make the same point excessively
Repeated unwelcome messages that harass or embarrass other members or participants
Any form of “spam,” including advertisements. Any body posting an advert will require the permission of the head moderator. Messages from other forums that break any of the rules of UAH
Photos of members without their permission.If a member has posted his own picture in a thread or in a Salute, then this is considered giving permission. Otherwise, do not use their picture. Anyone posting another member’s picture without permission will be disciplined(start moderating their messages). When messages are moderated, they take longer to appear on the forum as we have to approve them first.However, posting photos of public figures is allowed on the forum without their permission. It does not matter whether they are members of UAH or not. Conspiracy theories on the UAH forum
If anybody posts what you consider a ‘conspiracy theory’ , he or she is always exposed on this forum by some body else because we have got a lot of informed people here.For instance, when one says that ‘Obote never rigged the 1980 elections‘, there is always going to be two sides to this story and eventually the truth comes out. Yes, I agree that some people enjoy spinning conspiracy theories. Perhaps they feel superior by believing they are “in the know” while others remain ignorant. Perhaps they like expressing themselves this way. What I know about conspiracy theories is that there is a great measure of truth in their claims.The truth is never far from these kind of theories but then again the truth would necessarily not be easy to accept by some people. So,I suggest you do your own thinking instead of listening only to what you read on this forum. Of course, as a moderator, I try to post some of these opinions to the UAH blog and other sister blogs as a way of seeking other people’s opinions. Surely, in the end it helps people to reach their own conclusions and extend their knowledge about issues. The most important thing to note here is that we(UAH forum) are not out to divide Ugandans but we’re out to share messages; dissect problems facing the country; seek solutions; bring Ugandans together and build a team that will run this country in future inishallah. More information can be found by joining UAH at:http://groups.google.co.uk/group/ugandans-at-heart or by contacting the head moderator at: [email protected]
Issues to do with Buganda are posted on our sister blog called: Ekitibwa Kya Buganda: http://ekitibwakyabuganda.wordpress.com/
Thank you
ABBEY KIBIRIGE SEMUWEMBA
Head Moderator
http://semuwemba.wordpress.com/
