[Electronics-talk] List moderation [was"Re: UBER"]

Sun Jun 17 03:46:04 UTC 2012

I'm not sure I'm following this thread, but if Vince is saying that he
thinks David needs an assistant in moderating this list then I just
wonder why he thinks that? I would think that if you want to help
someone then you'd do what they asked of everyone on the list, namely
let David moderate the list. If Vince or anyone else has a problem with
David's moderation of the list then take it up with David off list, as
he asks people to do in the information page for this list. If Vince
thinks he's actually helping cut down on the off topic posts on this
list then I'd just like to point out the almost dozen messages we've
seen on this topic since Vince started to point out the thread was off
topic. I've never seen a moderator want-to-be actually improve the
health of a list. If David wants Vince or anyone else to help moderate
the list then David should announce that on the list and then anyone
acting as the moderator should point that out whenever they make a
request as a moderator of the list. I've found this to be the most
effective way to manage a list and cut down on the off topic posts.

On 16/06/12 15:58, Tom Evans wrote:
> Vince,
> You're a smart man and thanks for your apology and take of the situation.  I
> however don't know if you're an angel, will leave that up to god.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheez
> Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 11:53 AM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] UBER
> 
> If I offended any others that may have misinterpreted my response, I
> apologize.  However, I interpreted the latter part of Mr. Andrews's
> proclamation to be hubris.  He said, "I would ask all of you to leave
> moderating the list to the Moderator --  that's me!"
> Now, let me interject, I have no disrespect for Mr. Andrews's position.  And
> I know for sure, being human, he isn't close to be compared to God.  So, I
> don't see the harm in tapping each other on the shoulder to get our
> attention.
> Vince, the darling angel
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Barbour" <jbar at barcore.com>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 11:04 AM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] UBER
> 
> 
>> The fact you're comparing Dave to God is bad enough, but comparing 
>> yourself to an angel totally mischaracterizes your role on the list
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jun 16, 2012, at 10:51 AM, "cheez" <cheez at cox.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Even God has angels, David.
>>> Vince
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:37 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] UBER
>>>
>>>
>>>> I would ask all of you to leave moderating the list to the Moderator --
> 
>>>> that's me!
>>>>
>>>> David Andrews
>>>>
>>>> At 11:10 PM 6/13/2012, you wrote:
>>>>> and how many messages are you going to send to the list about how this
>>>>> thread is off topic, especially after it seems like it's already run
>>>>> it's course?
>>>>>
>>>>> Remember that according to the list guidelines at
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>
>>>>> "This list will also on occasion carry announcements and/or information
>>>>> of importance to the NFB and its members and friends as a whole."
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm not sure if this message fits into this category or not, but I'd
>>>>> suggest taking it up with the list moderator off line.
>>>>>
>>>>> The list is moderated by David Andrews. You can reach him at
>>>>> dandrews at visi.com
>>>>>
>>>>> On 13/06/12 22:48, cheez wrote:
>>>>>> What the hades does this have to do with electronic appliances'
>>>>>> accessibility?
>>>>>> Vince
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark J. Cadigan" > 
>>>>>> <kramc11 at gmail.com>
>>>>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>>>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 4:03 PM
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] UBER
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I personally find this service to be very reliable. The vehicles are
>>>>>>> clean, new, and the drivers are friendly. There is a contact person
>>>>>>> for each city to talk to if a problem arises. I haven't been using 
>>>>>>> the
>>>>>>> service long, however, the friend who recommended it to me says that
>>>>>>> the time he had to contact customer service, they were very helpful,
>>>>>>> and resolved his problem immediately.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Besides, if you use the link I gave you, plus the coupon code, your
>>>>>>> first ride will probably be free, unless you are going somewhere far
>>>>>>> away. If you don't like it after that, don't use it in the future, 
>>>>>>> but
>>>>>>> I think you will like the service.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gerald Levy"
>>>>>>> <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
>>>>>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>>>>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 6:49 PM
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] UBER
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I have to agree with you.  I'm always very leery about companies 
>>>>>>>> that
>>>>>>>> ask for your credit card number in advance.  Uber have a bunch of
>>>>>>>> cities listed in the combo box on their web page, but San Francisco
>>>>>>>> seems to be their home base, so I question the reliability of their
>>>>>>>> service elsewhere. And here in New York City, there is no way that 
>>>>>>>> a
>>>>>>>> black car service is going to be cheaper than a neighborhood livery
>>>>>>>> cab service. When you click on the pricing link, they do not 
>>>>>>>> provide
>>>>>>>> any pricing information, which makes me very suspicious. But the
>>>>>>>> biggest red flag of all is the fact that they do not provide a
>>>>>>>> contact phone number, so there is apparently no way to speak 
>>>>>>>> directly
>>>>>>>> to a customer service agent if you run into trouble.  I have always
>>>>>>>> had problems with unreliable car services, and I would never deal
>>>>>>>> with one that does not have a contact phone number.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Gerald
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Gerald
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kaye" <kayezimpher at comcast.net>
>>>>>>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>>>>>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 6:03 PM
>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] UBER
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> This company sure wants a lot of personal info upon sign up. They
>>>>>>>>> want my credit card number before they even can tell me if they
>>>>>>>>> serve Atlanta? That's gonna be a no from here.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Kaye Zimpher
>>>>>>>>> Check out my facebook at www.facebook.com/thekeeperoftime
>>>>>>>>> I will show you the first time, and help you if you mess up the
>>>>>>>>> second time. But the third time you are on your own, because that 
>>>>>>>>> is
>>>>>>>>> the way the world is.
>>>>>>>>> -----Original Message----- From: Mark J. Cadigan
>>>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 5:58 PM
>>>>>>>>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>>>>>>>>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] UBER
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> This is for anyone who has trouble getting taxi cabs with there
>>>>>>>>> guide dogs,
>>>>>>>>> or anyone else who is interested.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I just found out about an amazing service. It's called UBER. UBER 
>>>>>>>>> is >>>> a
>>>>>>>>> service that allows you to take a ride in a chauffeured car 
>>>>>>>>> anywhere >>>> in
>>>>>>>>> select cities for the same Pryce or less than taking a cab. To 
>>>>>>>>> sign
>>>>>>>>> up, and
>>>>>>>>> get $10 off your first ride, follow the link below. Also, add the
>>>>>>>>> promotional code "doejo" to get an additional $15 off your first 
>>>>>>>>>  >>>> ride.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> http://www.uber.com/invite/uig9k
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Also, feel free to forward this email to your friends to give them
> 
>>>>>>>>> a
>>>>>>>>> discount as well.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>>>> Mark
>>>>
>>>>
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