[nabs-l] Off Topic Messages
Chris Nusbaum
dotkid.nusbaum at gmail.com
Tue Sep 20 21:30:25 UTC 2011
Hi everyone,
Just an update. I'm sorry I haven't been able to create the
group yet, as I haven't gotten anybody to read the kaptcha to me.
I will post a message here when I have. I may be able to do it
tonight, depending on my homework level. I have a meeting I'm
going to later, so it depends.
Chris
Chris Nusbaum
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nuisance." -- Kenneth Jernigan (President of the National
Federation of the Blind, 1968-1986.)
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Sent from my BrailleNote
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net
To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
<nabs-l at nfbnet.org
Date sent: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:45:13 -0400
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Off Topic Messages
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
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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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