[Blindtlk] Observation: Please stop unnecessary threads

[Ray Foret jr]

Trivial?  So Eric, let me ask you, in all triviality.  should a blind person 
ever relax; in any way; or, is there to much serious work to do in the 
federation that we must all where suits and ties on a constant basis and be 
ready to go out and fight for the cause night and day?  We all like to say 
how normal we are; and yet, we are all so serious that we take the "fun" 
part out of our normality?  Is that what we call "normal"?  Going barefooted 
(whether outside or inside) might seem to you to be trivial; and, in the 
strictest definition, yeah, chances are you're right.  However, back a 
couple of years ago, somebody else (not me) posed that very question. 
Sighted people feel as much for or against it as you can imagine; some for 
it, some against.  Maybe, what with the heat of summer fast approaching, 
(for those of us in the south it's already beating down) we should just take 
a chill pill; so to speak.  Look, Jeff is gone, and, with respect to him, I 
have not a word of my own to say about it.

    Now, here's a bit of the other side of the coin.  Actually, if you stop 
and think about it, it's kind of a sign of progress that you should say it's 
trivial.  Why?  Simple.  Someone who think's blind people are not normal 
would not say it's trivial; but, someone well versed in the normality of 
blind people would.  Now, this would tend to bring up the question as to why 
I asked it in the first place.  I was not expecting anything particularly; 
especially what went down last night.  Thank goodness today was much better 
for our sanity.

Sincerely,
The Constantly BAREFOOTED Ray

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Calhoun" <eric at pmpmail.com>
To: <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 2:26 PM
Subject: [Blindtlk] Observation: Please stop unnecessary threads


On a more happier note, I really enjoy all of your posts.  Dave, sir, I
wish that I were moderator of some lists like the ones on nfbnet.org.  I'm
working on getting a new computer to do that.  What special keys do I use
to ban an offensive poster?  Are there any "do's" or "don'ts" I should know
about?

Just so you know: the "Should blind people go barefoot?" thread is
trivial, and I agree with you, Gloria.  It's like a thread asking the
question: "Should blind females wear high heels?" or, "Should blind females
wear heels?"  People who start trouble like that don't need to be on lists
like this; it's a matter of personal preference.  When people disrespect
others, someone has to step in, and say: "Hold everything!  Please stop
this thread!"  Thank you, Mr. Andrews, sir!  You hit the ball out of the
ballpark!

Eric
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