[Blindtlk] Purpose of List

[David Andrews]

Here, essentially, is the message I just sent to the NFB Talk list. I 
think it holds true for Blind Talk as well. I have only changed the 
official purpose statement...

Hello:

As Moderator of this list I want to remind everybody of its 
purpose.  Here is what is published:

The purpose of Blind Talk is for the Discussion of
general topics of interest to blind and visually impaired
persons, our friends and relatives and anyone else who is
interested. Possible topics include, but are not limited to,
computers and adaptive access technology, Braille and Braille
literacy, cane travel, Guide Dogs, alternative techniques of
blindness, training centers, etc. Blind Talk is intended to
promote the positive philosophy of blindness developed and
promoted by the National Federation of the Blind. Blind Talk
also gives you access to the resources and information provided
by the International Braille and Technology Center for the Blind,
the world's largest demonstration and evaluation center for
computer technology used by blind persons.



There has been a lot of discussion here, of late, concerning 
President Trump, politics, and the like. This is a transition time 
for all of us, some of the things that we considered to be norms in 
politics and governing seem to be shifting. Consequently, I am trying 
to be tolerant of a wide variety of messages as we all adjust to 
changing times.

However, I do need to say that this list, and our others, do have a 
purpose, and straight discussion of politics is not it. Further, as 
we discuss ideas we need to not attack others for their positions, 
and we need to be civil.

Thanks and happy listing!

David Andrews, Moderator