[nabs-l] NABS List Manners

[Lillie Pennington]

Hi Mary and all, 

First, something else to add to the google search front. You not only find
posts from this list when doing a google search on any sort of topic, you
more specifically find them when you or someone else google your name. Just
thought I'd throw that out there because not everyone may know that and that
could potentially cause problems if someone like a potential employer were
to google you. 

As to how we can improve the list, its difficult. I myself do think the list
does need some sort of reform, but to restrict some is to restrict all of
us, and to implement a complex system of reform would most likely be quite
time consuming for those involved, and in my opinion, a little unnecessary.
Most of us are old to know what things are and are not appropriate forms of
listserve edicate, and in my opinion it is a little ridiculous that we are
even having to have this discussion. I am not in any way flaiming you or any
member of the NABS board, or any of the members of this list in a specific
manner. I am saying this because I think it does need to be said; I am not
trying to cause trouble here. This all being said, I do still really do
enjoy this list and find it a valuable resource. 

I have two suggestions: 

1. Would it be possible for once a month or so, the list guidelines to be
sent out? Perhaps this could be done on the first of the month when the
other list passwords are sent out or around this time? This may help new
members and prevent problems before they start. 

2. Is there any way we could have some sort of form when you sign up for
this list. This could be very simple, like name, status, and why you want to
join this list. For example, when I would fill out the form, it would be
something like
Name: Lillie Pennington
Status: High School Junior
Why I want to join: To learn and gain insite and advice from other blind
students and young professionals. 

This may help so that not every random person can join this list. I know and
respect that we want to be an open forum, but there is such a thing as being
too open. 

Let me know if you have anymore questions. Sorry if I have offended anyone
with this message. 



-----Original Message-----
From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mary Fernandez
via nabs-l
Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2014 8:55 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
Subject: [nabs-l] NABS List Manners

Good evening all,
I hope everyone's weekend was very enjoyable.
I am writing because I am deeply concerned about the manners, or lack
thereof, which are more and more frequently being displayed on the list
serv. I'll quickly remind you that the list is supposed to be a resource for
blind students, of all ages, young professionals, parents and teachers. The
list is "public" and "archivable", which means that anything we write on
here is easily brought up when someone, anyone, conducts a Google search.
When someone inquires about software, or help with anything, which relates
to blindness, or has a question and asks that you contact them off line, it
does not mean that you can be disrespectful to that person. The list is NOT
here for insults to be thrown back and forth, for inappropriate comments, or
for general disrespect towards others.
So, here is my question, how can we improve communication among list
members? Does this list still have value, and if so what are the values and
how to we maintain them? Let's have a discussion about issues and solutions.
I'm probably opening a can of worms, but I'm truly concerned about the tone
of the messages on here, and the frequency with which they have been
occurring. Please, be polite and respectful when responding to this message,
and if you have strong feelings you do not wish to make public, simply click
on my email
address: trillian551 at gmail.com and reply to me directly.

Thank you,
Sincerely,
Your list moderator,

--
Mary Fernandez
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what
you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
--
Maya Angelou

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