python-crypto list hosted at SURFnet.nl

[Dan Parisien]

Michael Ströder wrote:

> HI!
> 
> I'm glad to announce that SURFnet in the Netherlands agreed on
> providing the service to host the mailing list for crypto-related
> Python development:
> 
>   PYTHON-CRYPTO at NIC.SURFNET.NL
> 
> The reason for this new mailing list is that the situation regarding
> export regulations for cryptographic code from the U.S. is still not
> clear enough. IMHO we can avoid a problems with crypto code posted
> to the mailing list by hosting in a country known to be very liberal
> in this field.
> 
> Please join the list at:
> 
>   http://listserv.surfnet.nl/archives/python-crypto.html
> 
> Hope to see you there.
> 
> Citizens of the U.S. or any other country with export regulations
> for cryptographic software have to take care about themselves for
> not getting into trouble by posting code to this list.
> 
> Ciao, Michael.

I know you are not a legal expert, but it seems you have more knowledge 
than me in this area. Does this export control only matter to US citizens? 
What if crypto code written by Canadian citizens is hosted on a US web 
server? (PyAES on sourceforge.net)

thanks,
Dan