[Diabetes-Talk] FB group

Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter bkpollpeter at gmail.com
Thu Mar 28 13:11:37 UTC 2019 

Yes, will do it today.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Kubehl Family via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2019 12:44 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Kubehl Family <nephisvision at gmail.com>
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
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>> 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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