[nabs-l] Off Topic Messages

[Joshua Lester]

I can't start a list on my own, because I don't know how.
Oh well.
That's why I was asking for his assistance.
Blessings, Joshua

On 9/19/11, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
> oshua,
> You, Chris and I agree and if you read his message, he said he would create
> one. David said no and please respect that.
> There are a number of laws and policies such as ADA and IDEA that directly
> affect us blind people. I'll join when its set up.
> Now I'll post school related things.
> Ashley
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joshua Lester
> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 11:31 AM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Off Topic Messages
>
> We need a list, where we can discuss political issues, and how they
> relate to us as blind individuals.
> There isn't a listserve, for that.
> There are some for mainstream political discussions, but there isn't
> one, that discusses the issues, and how they relate to us.
> I'm talking about different bills, and laws that are signed, that
> don't represent our interests.
> We need a list to discuss that.
> Blessings, Joshua
>
> On 9/18/11, Arielle Silverman <arielle71 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> I'm sure there are lots of mainstream political discussion listservs
>> out there already. Just punch "politics discussion listserv" or "young
>> Democrats/Republicans listserv" or some such into Google. I don't
>> think we need separate listservs for blind folks to discuss politics.
>> As for list moderation, a new NABS board was just elected in July, and
>> is still establishing committee assignments. I have been in discussion
>> with our new president, Sean Whalen, about listserv committee
>> structure, so I know he and his board are working on it. If you would
>> like to assist with list moderation, send him an email and let him
>> know.
>> For the new people: David Andrews is the list owner, and has final say
>> over what is and isn't allowed on-list. He has the authority to place
>> people on moderated status or deactivate their list subscriptions at
>> his discretion. However, a student moderator or listserv committee is
>> often appointed by the NABS board to keep things running smoothly and
>> help defuse problems before they get up to Dave's level.
>> Best,
>> Arielle
>>
>> On 9/17/11, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>> Elizabeth,
>>> As you know, sometimes things get heated here whether its on topic or
>>> not.
>>> There is a list serve chair; it used to be Arielle. I am not positive
>>> whom
>>> it is so I won't name names.
>>> Anyway, we've calmed down and I'm sure we can have a peaceful list once
>>> again. After all we are all youth or young adults.
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Elizabeth
>>> Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2011 12:10 AM
>>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Off Topic Messages
>>>
>>> Thank you for taking charge in bringing this email list back to where it
>>> should be. However, I am also wondering why none of the current board
>>> members have not done anything publically to steer the list back in the
>>> right direction. Is it typical for you to moderate this list on your own,
>>> or
>>> is there generally someone designated by the board to help you in this
>>> matter as well? Any clarification you can provide on this matter would be
>>> greatly appreciated.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Elizabeth
>>>
>>> --------------------------------------------------
>>> From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
>>> Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 10:46 PM
>>> To: <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: [nabs-l] Off Topic Messages
>>>
>>>> The range and number of off topic messages here in the last week or so
>>>> has
>>>>
>>>> been astounding.  Consequently, I have placed the whole list under
>>>> moderated status until they die out.  This means that each message has
>>>> to
>>>> be approved by me.
>>>>
>>>> This list exists to support nabs and state organizations of students and
>>>> for discussion of blindness-related student matters.  It is not for
>>>> political discussion, advertising internet radio stations, personal
>>>> messages etc.
>>>>
>>>> And ... please don't feel you should debate me about the purpose of the
>>>> list.  I am not trying to be harsh, just trying to get people back on
>>>> track.  When things stray too far, people start unsubscribing.
>>>>
>>>> David Andrews, List Owner
>>>>
>>>>
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