[blparent] Recent controversy.

[Jo Elizabeth Pinto]

Hi, Joy.  I'll really miss your insight on the list if you decide to leave. 
I hope you might reconsider, since without those who are truly interested in 
sharing information and not just stirring up trouble, the list won't be 
worth much as a resource.  I thought of leaving myself but hadn't decided. 
If you go, I'll miss you a lot.

Take care,
Jo Elizabeth

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From: "Joy Wolf" <joy at kevinlwolf.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 7:57 PM
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [blparent] Recent controversy.

> Hi everyone:
>
>
>
> I just wanted to let everyone know that after writing this message I will 
> be
> unsubscribing from this list.  I have found some wonderful information 
> here,
> and met and reconnected with some amazing people.  Unfortunately, this
> latest string of out-of-hand conflicts is the third since I joined this
> list.  I joined this list to learn, share information, make new friends,
> etc.  I absolutely did not join to be subjected to arguments that should
> have been taken off list a long time before they got so out-of-hand.  As a
> point of reference, I am on about 20 different e-mail lists, and have been
> on two that I unsubscribed from due to similar circumstances.  So, I don't
> get easily offended and unsubscribe at the drop of a hat.  However, the
> truth is, I have two young active children, a very busy lifestyle, and to 
> be
> very honest I simply don't have the time or the desire to sift through and
> determine which messages are legitimate and which are childish
> disagreements.  I'm sorry if I offended anyone, as that's truly not my
> intention.  Also, if anyone would like to stay in touch off list, please
> don't hesitate to do so.  I can be emailed at  joy at kevinlwolf.net  and 
> would
> be so happy if any of you wishes to stay in contact.  I hope those of you
> who get caught up in these arguments will take a moment and think before 
> you
> continue to do so.  I formerly managed a group of volunteers for a 
> national
> crisis-line,where we used primarily email for communication,  and I know 
> how
> easy it can be to mis-interpret things when the only means of 
> communication,
> or the main means of succh communication, is email.  People say things we
> don't agree with, or they say things that may be taken wrong, or 
> sometimes,
> yes, they say things to stir up trouble.  I ask everyone to think about
> whether getting involved in the petty little things is really worth it? Is
> that what's really important in life? If you ask me, and nobody did, lol,
> what is important is loving our families, being kind and supportive to one
> another, and letting things go when taking offense would just mean a huge
> argument with no real resolution.  Just my thoughts, for what they're 
> worth.
> Everyone take care.
>
>
>
> Joy and family
>
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