[🇧🇩] Indo-Bangla Relation: India's Regional Ambition, Geopolitical Reality, and Strategic Options For Bangladesh

[TheNewb77]

So essentially country specific defence sections should become echo chamber silos where only members of that country who can understand the tongue can participate?

So Hindi videos for the Indian section. Along with the 26 other major languages spoken in India.

And similarly, members can converse in thise languages too?

Tower of Babel comes to mind. But hey, its your forum.

I'm still waiting for @PakistanProud to remove my Moderator tag as requested.

Thank you for sharing your perspective. I understand your concern about creating "echo chambers" in country-specific sections.

The intention behind allowing posts in local languages is to enable more meaningful discussions among those who are most familiar with the topics at hand. However, I completely agree that inclusivity is important.

To strike a balance, we might consider encouraging users to provide a brief summary or translation in English when posting in local languages.
This way, members who may not speak the language can still engage with the content and contribute to the discussion.

We are an international 'defense' forum and this opens the floor for others to share their views, fostering a collaborative environment.

 

[Vsdoc]

Thank you for sharing your perspective. I understand your concern about creating "echo chambers" in country-specific sections.

The intention behind allowing posts in local languages is to enable more meaningful discussions among those who are most familiar with the topics at hand. However, I completely agree that inclusivity is important.

To strike a balance, we might consider encouraging users to provide a brief summary or translation in English when posting in local languages.
This way, members who may not speak the language can still engage with the content and contribute to the discussion.

We are an international 'defense' forum and this opens the floor for others to share their views, fostering a collaborative environment.

That is exactly the point of ANY forum.

Not just defence/defense.

Otherwise, it becomes a one sided archive or blog, like most of the Bangladeshi section anyways is.

 

[TheNewb77]

That is exactly the point of ANY forum.

Not just defence/defense.

Otherwise, it becomes a one sided archive or blog, like most of the Bangladeshi section anyways is.

I appreciate your input and understand your concerns about maintaining a balanced dialogue on forums. You’re right that forums should promote diverse discussions, and that’s something we all value.

The aim of allowing country-specific languages in those sections is to encourage participation from members who might otherwise feel excluded. While some sections may currently seem one-sided, my hope is that by providing a space for local languages, we can foster more engagement among those who are familiar with the nuances of their country’s defense matters.

We are always open to hear any suggestions you might have on how we can improve engagement while ensuring that all voices are heard.

 

[Vsdoc]

I appreciate your input and understand your concerns about maintaining a balanced dialogue on forums. You’re right that forums should promote diverse discussions, and that’s something we all value.

The aim of allowing country-specific languages in those sections is to encourage participation from members who might otherwise feel excluded. While some sections may currently seem one-sided, my hope is that by providing a space for local languages, we can foster more engagement among those who are familiar with the nuances of their country’s defense matters.

We are always open to hear any suggestions you might have on how we can improve engagement while ensuring that all voices are heard.

Having an English only rule is the obvious suggestion.

Its not like everyone participating here does not know English.

Or cannot find relevant/similar content in English to post.

There are exactly 2 members here who understand Bangla.

And everyday the rest of the membership is bombarded with 20-30 Bangla threads.

Trump ... Bangla thread.

Ukraine war ... Bangla thread.

Gaza Israel .... Bangla thread.

India China ... Bangla thread.

There is one Bangla member who is abusing the forum as his own private national soapbox archive.

And being given covering fire by another Bangla moderator.

 

[TheNewb77]

Having an English only rule is the obvious suggestion.

Its not like everyone participating here does not know English.

Or cannot find relevant/similar content in English to post.

There are exactly 2 members here who understand Bangla.

And everyday the rest of the membership is bombarded with 20-30 Bangla threads.

Trump ... Bangla thread.

Ukraine war ... Bangla thread.

Gaza Israel .... Bangla thread.

India China ... Bangla thread.

I understand your frustration with the current volume of Bangla threads and appreciate that you’re looking for a more balanced discussion.

I believe that as our community grows, we will see more diverse participation from members around the world. For now, allowing discussions in specific languages can help foster a sense of belonging and encourage engagement among those who may be more comfortable expressing their ideas in their native tongue.

As the forum evolves, we can revisit these language policies based on the community's needs. I’m optimistic that with time, we’ll find the right balance that accommodates everyone while still promoting lively discussions.

Let’s keep the dialogue open, and I appreciate your contributions to shaping this community.