[nabs-l] Regarding posting ot NABS List, Please Read

[Mary Fernandez]

Yes Mr. Littlefield is correct on all counts.
Thanks
Mary

On 8/19/14, Littlefield, Tyler via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello:
> it just means that it wouldn't exist any longer. It would go away, etc.
> I think that's the worst case scenario, hopefully after the admins start
> yelling at people for posting stuff they really shouldn't.
> On 8/19/2014 11:48 AM, petras via nabs-l wrote:
>> What does it mean when the list would close?
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Mary Fernandez via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> Date sent: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 11:33:04 -0400
>> Subject: [nabs-l] Regarding posting ot NABS List, Please Read
>>
>> Good morning all,
>> If you are a NABS List subscriber, I am expecting that you read this.
>> In the very recent past, we've had some online discussion on the
>> behavior taking place on the NABS list.  Everyone is in agreement that
>> things must change, however, even as this dialogue has proceeded, we
>> have had a thread get completely out of control, and become harmful to
>> individuals.  This will not be tolerated.
>> We will be revising the NABS list guidelines, in the meantime, there
>> are a few things you must keep in mind when posting.
>> 1.    Use common sense.  If you see that a thread is off topic, harmful,
>> insulting, or otherwise digresses from the purpose of the list, which
>> is to distribute information related to "blind students", then DO NOT
>> respond.  It is very simple.  Off topic, means no response.  If you have
>> an issue with a thread, bring it to my attention immediately.
>> 2.    Topics not related to blind students are not appropriate
>> topics.  It
>> doesn't matter if they are about self-promotion, movies, music, art,
>> the theatre, or any other topic in this vast world, it isn't related
>> to blindness, education and professionalism, it does not belong.
>> 3.    If Mary Fernandez, David Andrews, Sean Whalen, Arielle Silverman or
>> any of the NABS board members asks that a thread stops.  It must stop.
>> Immediately.  Read your latest message first, there is no excuse for
>> responding to a thread that should have been stopped.
>> We are very lenient and opened to all kinds of topics on this list,
>> but these tangents simply cannot go on.  If you have a problem with
>> that, quite frankly, you can go create your own list and discuss
>> topics as you wish.  But not here.
>> Everyone, we must keep this environment safe and respectful, and we
>> are willing to take measures to do so.  And if that means, that the
>> list must be closed because it has become too much of a problem, and
>> the negatives are outweighing the positives, then that's a possibility
>> we will have to consider.  I ask that each of you be responsible, if
>> you are in doubt about something, you can email me about it, or simply
>> not post it.  The flow of ideas and thoughts should be free, but that's
>> a privilege.  Respect that privilege, and carefully think about what
>> you are putting out into the world.
>> The Internet gives a false sense of security, just because you are
>> typing something in the privacy of your room, home, etc.  doesn't mean
>> that it isn't literally going out for the entire world to see. Think
>> about that.  Is this something you want the entire planet, which has an
>> Internet connection to see?
>> If you have any questions, email me at trillian551 at gmail.com
>> Thank you
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Mary Fernandez
>> "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will
>> forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them
>> feel."
>> --
>> Maya Angelou
>>
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> Ty
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-- 
Mary Fernandez
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will
forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them
feel."
--
Maya Angelou