[nagdu] Five Post Limit

[Debbie Cole]

I must have missed something here but what is this about the five post limit?

On 10/14/12, Juanita Herrera <juanitaherrera1991 at gmail.com> wrote:
> I also don't agree with the five post limit. It may discourage people
> from posting at all, as it has discouraged me from posting. People may
> feel that they have a limit and may be afraid to exceed that limit.
> Sometimes, some threads are interesting, and require more than one or
> two responses. Then, if there is also another thread that is
> interesting we may not feel like giving our opinion or commenting
> because we want to save our remaining emails to use them for other
> things. I just think that those people who constantly post one liners
> or off topic messages should be given some kind of limit, not
> everyone.
> Just my opinion,
> Juanita and Anise
>
> On 10/14/12, Marion Gwizdala <blind411 at verizon.net> wrote:
>> Dear All,
>>     The NAGDU board of directors would also like your input on the new
>> five
>>
>> post limit. We would also be open to entertaining other measures that
>> would
>>
>> help make the list more enjoyable to all subscribers. As I mentioned, the
>> purpose of the five message limit is to encourage subscribers to consider
>> the added value their proposed message provides to the discussion. With
>> nearly 300 subscribers, we need to do something to control the traffic,
>> similar to placing speed limits on roads. If one wishes to use their five
>> messages to post something that does not add value and substance to the
>> discussion, opting to spend their messages frivolously, that would be
>> their
>>
>> choice. Like all other list rules, the purpose is not to inhibit
>> discussion
>>
>> but to provide an enjoyable, valuable experience to all subscribers and
>> to
>> respect their time. Comments are respectfully appreciated.
>>
>> Fraternally yours,
>> Marion Gwizdala, President
>> National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU)
>> National Federation of the Blind
>> 813-626-2789
>> President at NAGDU.ORG
>> HTTP://WWW.NAGDU.ORG
>>
>> .
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Steven Johnson" <blinddog3 at charter.net>
>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 8:47 AM
>> Subject: [nagdu] Just curious
>>
>>
>>> So, just wondering what everyone's thoughts are to the 5 post limit?  I
>>> have
>>> noticed that there is very little discussion anymore and honestly, that
>>> is
>>> really too bad.  If you don't feel comfortable in answering on this
>>> list,
>>> email me off-list.
>>> Blinddog3 at charter.net
>>>
>>>
>>> Signed, Intrigued
>>>
>>> Steve
>>> Connect with me on Facebook at steven.s.johnson.7 at facebook.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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-- 
warmly,

Debbie Cole

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