[nagdu] my apologies

[Nimer Jaber]

Hello Marsha,

Julie did a nice job handling the crackles on this list, you left it
in good hands.

Thanks.

On 04/02/2011, Marsha Drenth <marsha.drenth at gmail.com> wrote:
> I am just now catching up to email and the like. I was in DC for our
> Washington Seminar. And did not have access to email. I saw that a lot of
> stuff happened while I was gone. I informed Julie and Marion of my absents.
> But I knew before I left something was going to have to be done about the
> threads going on. So I apologize for my absents. And My apologies to Julie
> and Marion for not being able to help.
>
> Marsha Drenth
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Julie J
> Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 5:39 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Blind-Drivable Car at Convention
>
> I don't think that the NFB or NAGDU is all that fragmented.  I think that
> there are a very few people who speak frequently and loudly about their
> disagreement with an issue.  they tend to drown out the masses that agree
> with each other on that same issue.
>
> Also this list isn't limited to only NFB or NAGDU members.  That's fine,
> everyone is welcome.  I think different perspectives provide an opportunity
> for thought and growth.  However I think that sometimes people think that
> this list is wholly representative of NAGDU and that isn't accurate.
>
> I've been the moderator of this list for several years now.  when I started
> Pricilla Farris was NAGDU President.  since then Marion was elected
> President and has been a huge help with keeping the list on track.  Recently
>
> Marsha has joined the moderator team.  We do our best to keep things running
>
> smoothly.   That isn't always easy.
>
> I struggle with letting people speak their piece and squashing hostility.
> the two are intermingled to an extent that makes it very difficult to have
> one without the other.  I want people to understand that this list won't
> hide from the tough issues.  I will never forbid someone to voice their
> opinion.  However I have always stressed the absolute imperative that list
> members be courteous to each other.  I don't think I've been very
> successful. For that I apologize to all of you.
>
> Perhaps what I would like to ask is for more understanding that no one is
> perfect, that some folks have other issues, that one loud person doesn't
> speak for everyone, and that agreement and understanding don't come
> overnight.
>
> Thank you,
> Julie
>
>
>
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