[nagdu] Note from the moderator in regards to:If you don't like the policies

Fri Jul 15 15:07:55 UTC 2011

I have to say, I would be very interested, as well. If you want to write
it, I will certainly read it. /smile/

Tami

On Tue, 2011-07-12 at 19:08 -0500, Steven Johnson wrote:
> Hmmm, I do like that idea Rebecca/grin.  You may want to consider the second
> part...and those who are walking a fine line today/evil grin!
> 
> Steve
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of PICKRELL, REBECCA M (TASC)
> Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 10:00 AM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Note from the moderator in regards to:If you don't like
> the policies
> 
> So, I'll ask it again
> Anybody interested in a "where are they now" article about the people that
> got NFB banned in 1994? 
> I'd be willing to write it.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Marsha Drenth
> Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 10:32 AM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: [nagdu] Note from the moderator in regards to:If you don't like the
> policies
> 
> List,
> 
> I know I am seriously late in responding. I was at the NFB convention, and
> because of the huge amounts of emails being generated by lists, I could not
> keep up. So now that I am home, I can respond. 
> 
> Since I am a moderator and Julie is not here to speak at this time. I will
> comment. 
> 
> We do not object to anyone giving or sharing their opinion. But when its
> bashing of the NFB that is where the line is drawn. I have read the messages
> on this thread. The NFB has these policies for a reason. And no you do not
> have to agree with them. 
> 
> I have noticed some off topic posts in this thread, please lets say on
> topic. And people be nice to each other. 
> 
> I also do agree, that to be a good blind person is not to always agree with
> everything the NFB or any other organization does. If we were to blindly
> follow all the time, nothing would change. If you are interested in getting
> this policy or any other policy changed, then go to the NAGDU meetings, get
> involved, and run for office, do something about it. Do not bash, don't moan
> and groan about it, change it. 
> 
> As a moderator, I won't allow anyone to bash another person, that is the
> same as bashing the NFB. You can state your opinion, you can disagree all
> you want, but be respectful! 
> 
> Marsha Drenth 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Shannon Dyer
> Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 6:04 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] If you don't like the policies
> 
> Cheryl,
> 
> I'm not sure if you're intending to come across this way, but you're making
> it sound as if people are not welcome to express their opinions on this
> list. Not everyone is going to agree with every policy an organization sets
> forth, and many will choose to express their opinions. The last time I
> checked, this was not a list where we were spoonfed thoughts and expected to
> swallow them without uttering a word of complaint. Saying that a topic is
> stupid implies a lack of respect for the people participating in the topic.
> I, for one, object to this.
> 
> Julie, as list moderator, I would be interested in hearing your thoughts on
> this. Are we, or, are we not, allowed to express opinions that are not in
> agreement with current policies set forth by the NFB?
> 
> Shannon and Caroline
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> On Jun 30, 2011, at 3:00 PM, cheryl echevarria wrote:
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> > Come to the National Convention when the Officers are up for elections and
> run, in the mean time, Marion Gwizdala is the President of this division,
> and we follow the policies.
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