[Electronics-Talk] FW: [GTTsupport] Privacy of GTTSupport Participant Names and Email Addresses
Chikodinaka mr. Oguledo
chikodinaka.2girls at gmail.com
Fri Dec 20 16:41:10 UTC 2019
sighn me up how do I register for gtsupport
On 12/20/19, Eric Calhoun via Electronics-Talk
<electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> For those who may want to join gttsupport, here's my synopsis: It's similar
> to Electronics Talk, but computer-related.
>
>
> Original Message:
> From: "Albert Ruel" <albert.gtt at ccbnational.net>
> To: GTTsupport at groups.io
> Subject: [GTTsupport] Privacy of GTTSupport Participant Names and Email
> Addresses
> Date:
> Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:54:19 -0800
>
> Hi all. It's been brought to our attention that some of our members opt
> to
> share messages from the GTTSupport Group to other groups and lists to
> which
> they belong, and that those shares contain all the Header information
> like
> our names and email addresses. In the spirit of caring for one another
> as
> it relates to our privacy, we've decided to add one more item to the long
> list of rules and guidelines. I know, I know, the rules and guidelines
> were already long enough, however it's easier to deal with offenders when
> it's clear which rule has been breached.
>
>
>
> Please, if you wish to tell others about this group generally, or if you
> think that other groups might benefit from something that's been posted
> here, do so without breaching a fellow member's privacy. It's quick and
> easy to share the subscription information along with a brief synopsis of
> the group, and if possible it would be good to have you write a short
> reason why someone else might be interested in GTTSupport.
>
>
>
> So, here's what's been added, followed by the document in its entirety.
>
>
>
> Added text:
>
> - Privacy is important to us all, so be sure to protect our individual
> privacy by removing unnecessary contact information from forwarded
> messages
> to the GTTSupport list, or from this list to other Groups where you
> might
> be active.
>
>
>
> The complete Rules and Guidelines document as of December 19, 2019:
> The Canadian Council of the Blind Get Together with Technology (GTT)
> Discussion listPurpose and Rules
>
>
>
> This discussion list supports and complements other GTT activities. It
> gives members another forum where they can exchange ideas and ask
> questions
> about using technology as it relates to vision impairment and blindness.
> It offers an opportunity for members to share their knowledge and skills
> to
> help others learn and stay current on information technology.
>
>
>
> Revised December 19, 2019
>
>
> Useful GTT Discussion Group Email Addresses
>
> - To post to the list:
> - GTTSupport at groups.io
> - To contact the Moderators:
> - GTTSupport+owner at groups.io
> - To subscribe to the list:
> - GTTSupport+subscribe at groups.io
> - To unsubscribe from the list:
> - GTTSupport+unsubscribe at groups.io
> - To get email help:
> - GTTSupport+help at groups.io
>
>
> Discussion List Rules and Guidelines
>
>
>
> The following guidelines reduce clutter and make the list easier to use
> with magnifiers and screen readers.
>
> - The SUBJECT field should be short and to the point. If the topic
> changes, change the Subject Line.
> - Please reduce the amount of text in each message by only leaving
> your
> first and last name at the bottom of your post, and quoting messages
> to
> which you are replying rather than including the entire message
> string.
> This makes it easier to read for those using screen readers,
> magnification
> software or the list in Digest mode.
>
> Appreciation is assumed when benefits are derived. Please do not reply
> to
> a posted question simply to say you don't know the answer, or to thank
> the
> writer. All that does is create more traffic.
>
> - Any announcements or newsletters except those that directly relate
> to
> the CCB and/or its GTT program should not be posted to the list. Posts
> from
> other organizations pertaining to technology will be accepted on this
> list
> with permission from the moderators.
> - If you want to forward a message, cut and paste the contents into a
> new message to reduce clutter.
> - Attachments are removed before any message is sent to the list. This
> is done for your protection. The message list might state that there is
> an
> attachment but in fact groups.io does remove them.
>
>
> The following rules and guidelines ensure a considerate and respectful
> exchange.
>
> - The list is a place of learning and respect. Please be polite and
> patient with others. Iinsults or demeaning comments will not be
> tolerated. It's okay to agree to disagree.
> - The discussion of anything illegal is absolutely forbidden, along
> with
> flirting or other such inappropriate activities. This is not a high
> tech
> swap shop... No goods or services will be bought or sold using this
> forum.
> As well, please no jokes, quotes, virus warnings, recipes, safety
> tips, or
> pleas to help your favourite project, should ever be posted to the
> list.
> - Privacy is important to us all, so be sure to protect our individual
> privacy by removing unnecessary contact information from forwarded
> messages
> to the GTTSupport list, or from this list to other Groups where you
> might
> be active.
> - If you know a given subject is off topic, then don't post it. Simply
> placing off topic in the subject line is not acceptable. Nor is
> cross-posting permitted.
>
>
> GTT Discussion List Ownership & Moderation
>
>
>
> This discussion list is sponsored and hosted by the Canadian Council of
> the
> Blind as part of the GTT program. For information about GTT visit our
> blog,
> Facebook and twitter feeds, or contact us by e-mail or phone found below
> in
> this document.
>
>
> Consequences for Rule and Guideline Infractions:
>
>
>
> Infractions of the above will be dealt with by the Moderator Committee of
> Kim Kilpatrick, Brian Bibeault and Albert Ruel in the following manner.
>
>
>
> 1. Someone from the Moderator Committee will request that the rule or
> guideline infraction is stopped immediately.
>
> 2. If the person continues to break the rules and guidelines of the
> list, a warning will be issued privately to the individual that Moderated
> Status will be the next step.
>
> If rules and guidelines continue to be broken the person will be placed
> on
> Moderated Status for two weeks, which means messages will be held for
> Moderator approval prior to release to the list.
>
> 3. Should additional rules and guidelines be broken after the
> conclusion
> of Moderated Status the individual will be suspended from the list for 1
> month.
>
> 4. Should additional rule and guideline infractions occur following a
> one-month suspension the individual will be removed from the list
> permanently.
>
>
> The list is moderated by volunteers and coordinators of the GTT program,
> who can be reached at:
>
> GTTSupport+owner at groups.io
>
>
> For questions about the GTTSupport list, contact your Moderators:
>
> · Kim Kilpatrick, GTT Coordinator
>
> Work Phone: (613) 567-0311 X. 513
>
> Toll Free: 1-877-304-0968 X 513
>
> Mobile: (613) 552-0533
>
> Email: gttprogram at gmail.com
>
> Twitter: @GTTProgram
>
> *Facebook: *www.Facebook.com/gttprogram
>
> GTTProgram Blog: www.GTTProgram.WordPress.com
>
>
>
> volunteer moderator Brian B. at: GTT.NorthBay at Gmail.com
>
>
>
> Additional CCB Staff Moderator, Albert Ruel at 250-240-2343 or
> Albert.GTT at CCBNational.net
>
>
>
>
>
> The Get Together with Technology (GTT) was started by Kim Kilpatrick and
> Ellen Goodman in Ottawa in 2011 and has since sprung up in cities across
> Canada. Sponsored by the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB), the GTT
> hosts
> monthly meetings focusing on a rage of technology topics. These meetings
> allow people who are blind or partially sighted to network and stay
> abreast
> of the continually changing world of adaptive technology.
>
>
>
> Soon after the GTT groups started meeting, it was evident that other
> channels of learning and information exchange were needed. Periodic
> conference calls brought members together across the country while a GTT
> blog, Twitter feed and Facebook page were developed on the social media
> side. In response to a growing demand for individual help, some cities
> also
> introduced one-on-one peer coaching sessions.
>
>
>
> Over time, members expressed a desire for a discussion list where they
> could ask questions and share information relevant to adaptive technology.
> To that end, the GTT discussion list was developed and launched in June
> 2017.
>
>
>
> Thx, Albert
>
>
>
> *****
>
>
>
> Albert A. Ruel, GTT Coordinator
>
> Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB)
>
> Get Together with Technology Program (GTT)
>
>
>
> Toll Free: +1-877-304-0968 Ext. 550
>
> iPhone: +1-250-240-2343
>
> Email: albert.GTT at CCBNational.net
>
> GTT Blog: *https://GTTProgram.Blog/ <https://GTTProgram.Blog/>*
>
> URL: *http://CCBNational.net/fresco/ <http://CCBNational.net/fresco/>*
>
> Facebook: *https://www.Facebook.com/CCBNational
> <https://www.Facebook.com/CCBNational>*
>
> Facebook Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/414313508657159?refid=27
>
> Twitter: @GTTWest @GTTProgram @CCBNational
>
>
>
> *From an Island in the Pacific*
>
> *Parksville BC Canada*
>
>
>
> *"If you think you can or if you think you can't, you're right". *
>
> *Henry Ford*
>
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