[Diabetes-Talk] FB group

Thu Mar 28 13:13:04 UTC 2019

Really no need for everyone to state which platform they prefer. If you want to join the FB group, please do, but again, the email list is not going anywhere, and no one is being removed from either.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Michael Capelle via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2019 2:17 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Michael Capelle <mike.capelle at charter.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] FB group

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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