[Diabetes-Talk] FB group

Thu Mar 28 20:38:04 UTC 2019

I have no problem if anyone else wants to do a FB group.  So, Bridget, how does one search for the group on the ‘facebook” app?  Do I really have to type in that six-line facebook address?  Or can someone from the group just send me an invite?

Bern.

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> On Mar 27, 2019, at 9:31 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
> 
> 
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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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