[Diabetes-Talk] FB group

Thu Mar 28 07:17:04 UTC 2019

i prefer e mail lists.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Kubehl Family via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2019 12:44 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Kubehl Family
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] FB group

I actually would prefer a group over the email platform. I didn’t know one 
existed. Bridget, we are Facebook friends, do you mind adding me to the 
group?

Rhonda Kubehl

> On Mar 27, 2019, at 8:31 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Yes,
> I find face book harder to use, so won't take it on.
> Was glad when this group got started.
> What does Bern think of this.
>
> Original message:
>> I’m not sure why we need both this group and a Facebook group. But I’m 
>> for keeping this one. I will not be on a Facebook group, and the trend 
>> right now is getting off Facebook, not getting on it!
>
>> Sandi
>
>
>> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
>
>> From: d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 4:23 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] FB group
>
>> 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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