[Diabetes-Talk] FB group

[d m gina]

I hope this group stays up and going,
Even if I drive all of you crazy, someone has to do it loll.
Keep up the swell work for face book if folks like it there.

Original message:
> I am not harranging anyone. People have privately messaged me, not posted
> directly on the group. There's been hesitancy to post since the group is not
> active right now. But these people prefer a platform like Facebook instead
> of the listserve, which, as I said, is the going trend these days.

> This message wasn't directed towards you or any other individual but was for
> the group as a whole. If we want to reach as many blind diabetics as
> possible, we need to consider other means and utilize what forms of
> communication exist.

> Personally, I prefer FB groups myself, and I actually admin a few; it really
> doesn't take much time in a day to check social media and email, especially
> if you use smart devices. But I understand social media isn't for everyone,
> and that's okay. No one has to post there own questions or concerns in the
> group if they prefer the listserve, but it would be helpful if more than one
> of us could peruse the group from time-to-time and respond to
> questions/posts others put there. This is about capitalizing on the number
> of people we can reach.

> I understand trying new things isn't always easy, but if we want to be
> active in our blind community and reach as many blind people as we can, it's
> important we have a social media presence. This isn't just for this group,
> but the entire Federation. Several groups and divisions are moving in this
> direction, and it affords each the opportunity to not only reach other blind
> people, but get the message out about blind and Federation issues on a much
> larger platform that has millions of followers. Again, if FB isn't for you,
> that's fine, but we also need to acknowledge that more and more people of
> all ages and backgrounds prefer a platform like FB and are active on it.
> Perhaps the group will never be that active, but it doesn't hurt to try.
> Some NFB FB groups are extremely active, and others haven't gained traction
> either, but there tends to be a direct correlation between inactive
> listserves and their FB groups/pages, and active listserves that also have a
> group/page tend to be equally active. Just something to note.

> And finally, I didn't harass anyone, individual or as a group. I put out
> there what people have privately messaged me about. If you didn't like it,
> you can delete the email and move on.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2019 9:29 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] FB group

> You know, I did go on there this afternoon. According to FB, when I looked,
> it had been fifteen minutes since this person had posted. I don't appreciate
> being harranged because I don't reply instantly to Facebook. I can't always
> reply instantly here either because I might be doing something. And I did
> post an answer, at least I think I did. But I don't know if I can keep up
> with two separate platforms. Frankly, this one's easier, for me.
> So please be considerate with the rest of us. It's one person, one question.
> She'll get answers.
> Veronica


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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2019 4:29 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Joy Stigile
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] FB group

> Hi Bridget,
> I rarely go on Facebook.  I find it easyer to use this list.
> Warmly, Joy


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2019 3:12 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] FB group

> I know there's some hesitation to switch over to Facebook, but several
> people have joined our FB group and many not currently on the listserve or
> who don't post here often. Many are curious as to why the group is not
> active, and I know a couple of people have a lot of questions; one person in
> particular about CGMs. So, even if you don't want to post your questions
> here, can more of us peruse the FB group so its members get some answers? It
> would be appreciated, grin.

> Bridgit


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