[humanser] Question about Privacy on this List

Tue Jul 1 01:21:52 UTC 2014

Alyssa,
All the lists have been publicly archived for years.
It is obvious from searching the nfbnet list that you can get the list 
archives. I actually like this very much because I can see what past posters 
said and not have to ask my question again; I also like it because I cannot 
subscribe to as many lists as I want; it would fill my email storage space!
Searching the archives has been helpful to find information I want on a 
topic without subscribing to yet another list.

This is why you have to be mindful on what you write via the internet.
How many people are going to google your name and spell correctly? I suspect 
not too many.
So, change the number if you do not want it out there.

Ashley

-----Original Message----- 
From: Alyssa Munsell via humanser
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 12:37 PM
To: 'Marion Gwizdala'
Cc: humanser at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [humanser] Question about Privacy on this List

Hi Ms. Gwizdala,

Thank you for your response. Yes, after searching further into the context
of my post that's public, I realized that postings on this list are made
public in the NEFB listserve archives, which is available to anybody.
However, I could be mistaken, but I don't remember anyone making that fact
known to me before I signed up. Also, I don't think everyone is aware that
everything they post is completely open to anyone in the public through a
simple Google search. I completely agree that people should be mindful of
what they post to a listserve that could include anyone; however, there is a
significant difference between information being seen by members of a
listserve and that information being available to anyone through a basic
internet search.

I did not post anything inappropriate to the listserve. Rather, I posted my
name and contact information to try and network with other blind
professionals, which is part of what this list is intended for, not knowing
that this would be made available to anyone online. This is not just a
personal privacy issue for me, but it is also a safety issue. I work in the
domestic violence field, and I cannot have my personal cell phone number
easily available online.

What do others on this list think about the public posting of all the
messages?

Best,
Alyssa

-----Original Message-----
From: Marion Gwizdala [mailto:marion.gwizdala at verizon.net]
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 12:12 PM
To: 'Alyssa Munsell'; 'Human Services Division Mailing List'
Subject: RE: [humanser] Question about Privacy on this List

Alyssa,
The messages on this list are part of a public archive; this is one
reason we ask people to conduct themselves with integrity and not release
information they do not want others to view. Subscribers to our lists are
not screened and may subscribe anonymously. If you want to have information
deleted, you will want to take this up with the list owner, David Andrews;
however, doing so may open a proverbial can of worms.

Fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala

-----Original Message-----
From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alyssa
Munsell via humanser
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 9:52 AM
To: humanser at nfbnet.org
Subject: [humanser] Question about Privacy on this List

Hi everyone!

I did a Google search on my name because I wanted to know what information
comes up because, as you all know, keeping your information private is
important in this field. The first message I ever wrote to this listserve
comes up for public view in the first few links.  I introduce myself,
express how I'm nervous about being a professional who's blind in the human
services field, and give my full name and personal phone number. This is
definitely not something that I want to be made public for potential future
employers and/or clients to see.

I'm not sure how it became public online, but this is the link:
http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/humanser_nfbnet.org/2013-January/001253.html

Does anyone know who I should talk to about potentially having this deleted,
if it's possible at this point? I would really appreciate it.

Thanks,

Alyssa

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