[humanser] [Bulk] Re: privacy of this list

[Denise Shaible]

I know I already sent an e-mail but, I just read some posts from Justin and
the post from David Andrews and now, more than ever, I believe our list
should be public.

First of all, I agree with what Justin said in his posts.  In addition, I
like the idea that people can subscribe and unsubscribe without approval and
that anyone interested in Human Service topics or in learning about us can
post or go to the archives.  So, my vote (if there is a vote) is to keep it
public.  I understand that we want people to feel free to post but, then
again, there should be an understanding that one must be careful on any list
or internet site.

Regards,

Denise


-----Original Message-----
From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of justin
williams via humanser
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2014 7:59 PM
To: 'David Andrews'; 'Human Services Division Mailing List'
Subject: [Bulk] Re: [humanser] privacy of this list

That is why I said public; it doesn't do individuals with visual
impairments, or sighted individuals in the field any good if we have a
private list.

-----Original Message-----
From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David
Andrews via humanser
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2014 10:11 PM
To: Merry Schoch; Human Services Division Mailing List; Human Services
Mailing List
Subject: Re: [humanser] privacy of this list

It has been our practice to make most of our mailing lists, on nfbnet.org
"public lists."  This means that the existance of the list is public, and
that anyone can subscribe, and unsubscribe themselves without approval.  It
also means that any message submitted to the list by a member is
automatically distributed, no approval is necessary.  Finally, all list
messages are archived on nfbnet.org and those archives can be searched by
anyone.

The primary reason for archiving a list, and making the archive publicly
available is that others can search for discussions, topics, advice, etc.,
and benefit from discussions that have taken place in the past.

Our lists have been a great resource to people over the years.

Dave

At 07:50 AM 6/29/2014, Merry Schoch via humanser wrote:
>Hi David,
>
>
>
>I know you are extremely busy at the moment with all the convention
notices.
>I would greatly appreciate it if you would be so kind as to post a note 
>to the Human Services listserv explaining the benefits of publically 
>archiving the messages on this list.  I plan on Wednesday at our 
>Division meeting bringing  this topic to the floor to vote on.
>However, I want our members to feel safe in posting and if they vote 
>for this list not to be publically archived then we will proceed with that.
>
>
>
>I thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.
>
>
>
>Respectfully,
>
>Merry C. Schoch
>
>NFB Human Services Division
>
>President

         David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
E-Mail:  dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org


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