[nabs-l] Off Topic Messages

[David Andrews]

No, I am not willing, because I don't think it is necessary.  Truly 
blindness-related political matters can be discussed on blind talk, 
or nfb talk.  However, what most people mean when they say "political 
discussion," is that they want a place to state their right, or left 
views -- something you have already tried to do on nabs-l.

Dave

At 11:21 PM 9/16/2011, you wrote:
>Hi, Mr Andrews.
>Would you be willing to help me, in starting a list for us to discuss
>one of the topics, that were being discussed here?
>We need a political talk list, where we can discuss the political
>issues, and how they relate to us, as blind individuals.
>That would be an interesting list idea.
>Thanks, Joshua
>
>On 9/16/11, David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com> wrote:
> > The range and number of off topic messages here in the last week or
> > so has been astounding.  Consequently, I have placed the whole list
> > under moderated status until they die out.  This means that each
> > message has to be approved by me.
> >
> > This list exists to support nabs and state organizations of students
> > and for discussion of blindness-related student matters.  It is not
> > for political discussion, advertising internet radio stations,
> > personal messages etc.
> >
> > And ... please don't feel you should debate me about the purpose of
> > the list.  I am not trying to be harsh, just trying to get people
> > back on track.  When things stray too far, people start unsubscribing.
> >
> > David Andrews, List Owner