[Sportsandrec] recent postings to this list

[Justin Williams]

Hay, where do I send you my contact again for the sports activities?

-----Original Message-----
From: sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisamaria Martinez,
NOMC
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 11:19 PM
To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
Subject: [Sportsandrec] recent postings to this list

Hi List,

I want to squash further discussion on some recent tpostings to this list
that I believe can get out of hand.

Yesterday, a board member of the Sports and Recreation Division wrote an
email to the list attempting to educate members on the hard work the board
puts into planning events. He was, rightfully so, insulted by the lack of
grattitude. He was simply expressing his opinions on how some people take
for granted the work board members put into planning events. Pulling off an
activity like the Extravaganza takes time and lots of careful consideration.
As someone that I personally appointed to help moderate the list, this board
member was simply defending the hard work put forth by the board not
policing anything in particular. don't slam him.

I think people do not always understand the hard work and careful planning
put forth to make an event happen. It is frustrating at times, as president,
to have an event planned out and then someone asking to have it changed.
Somehow, it makes me look like a bad president when I don't allow this
activity to happen. Usually, it is not allowed because of por planning or it
simply can't happen for complicated reasons. 

I don't mind people expressing their feelings and thoughts on this list.
However, it must be done respectfully. Sometimes, it is more appropriate to
simply not post your thoughts. 

I don't want this issue to escalate. I don't want people to be irritated at
others for this reason or that reason, because he said that or she said
that. frankly, I am sick of all the personal emails sent to me by people
whining because they are unhappy with this list or that list. Since the
beginning of the year, I've had people threatening to leave this list
because of unappropriate posts. I've had people email me and call me to
complain about how some people phrase their emails. Frankly, we all need to
grow up. If you don't like something someone says, delete the email. If you
consistently do not like what they say, don't read their emails. 

I am astounded at how much we do not act like adults on this list. Yeah, I'm
probably going way beyond what is appropriate for a president to say, but
seriously everyone ...

Let's get along and concentrate on making this year's extravaganza
worthwhile. Let's save new ideas and plans for next year. Let's not
criticize each other but help each other make the best of what is already
set to happen.

Really, let's make this list a real list where we network and share ideas.
Not point fingers. Or else ... I'll leave the list. 

Regards,
Lisamaria

P.S. If you want to be mad at someone, always blame me. 
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