Gautam ji, You beat me to it!...with all due apologies to you Nepe ji, the "Democratic forum" is an oxymoron for a group of people who don't want criticism - the right to question and oppose is the core of any group/society that is Democratic..what you describe is Dictatorial...perhaps, the fact that Monarchy in Nepal was brought to its knees ought to provide food for thought for those in leadership positions for the group. Enough offense has been done in the name of Democracy and Democratic ideals..surely, the virtual world of google groups need not be insulted as well! For those of us who believe in "true" Democratic ideals of the right to question, be questioned and accountability, this "Democratic forum" is a mockery of the very word "Democratic" and the noble ideals it represents!