[TYPO3-UG US] Cross-cultural realities

[Chris Paige]

> It's actually kind of nice for once to have developed something with a
> distinct european touch that US citizens now have to deal with. Then you
> know how it feels when technology and standards are imposed on you from
> abroad :-)

I think this is a really important factor.  There is a power dynamic 
involved in Typo3, where nonUS folks strongly influence and perhaps control 
the direction of Typo3.  Such a setup is "foreign" to most people in the US.

Ultimately, I think documentation and support are the most critical aspects 
of Typo3 adoption.  But I wonder if there is a place where we should also 
take on this cultural power issue directly.  Perhaps a page on typo3.us  or 
wherever.

The page would need to be in a location that is targeting U.S. Typo3 folks 
(I think it would be less applicable to other countries, but I don't know). 
It would need to talk about the dynamic international Typo3 community and 
give folks some idea of what to expect as they participate.  We are living 
in a global world and the strength of Typo3 around the world is a powerful 
testimony to its capabilities.  I think this is a wonderful opportunity for 
U.S. Americans to interact internationally and take a dose of humility, 
while benefiting from this powerful tool.  But for U.S. Americans, perhaps 
we need some remedial help to quickly see the strengths and benefits of this 
cultural diversity since it is too often outside of our own experience... 
and to be reassured by those of us already in the fold that it is well worth 
the effort.

Chris