Hi: - Jonathan was just reminding folks that this is a list for the BN usage. You certainly wouldn't go on a Microsoft list site, and then start asking questions for the Apple, or on HP help. Or perhaps you'd go on a Disney listServe, and then start inquiring about Universal Studios. The reminder had no implication about being discriminatory about one's blindness ability on one's freedom of speech. However, the main purpose of this listserve is to help BN users to share ideas, share helpful tips, and help provide PDI with feedback for future improvements with their product. All the best. - Kim
Kim Lookingbill Blast From The Past Sundays, 16 to 19 UTC Backstage Pass Thursday 0 to 1 UTC http://www.interactive.acbradio.org -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 11:43 AM To: Braillenote List Subject: Re: [Braillenote] two questions, one to be answered offlist Richard, I too belong to a number of lists, and none of them refuse the kind of orientation that the original writer was seeking. It is, as you know, quite reasonable for a blind person to ask directions, thank the person and move on. Without that ability, none of us would get anywhere no matter how good our dogs are. This was what Jonathan was saying to this person. We can ask everybody else for help and not our fellow blind? I don't THINK so!!! Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Ring To: Braillenote List Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 10:08 AM Subject: RE: [Braillenote] two questions, one to be answered offlist I belong to a number of lists. Each of them has a specific topic. And, in every case, if those who are posting to the list submit off-topic messages, they are usually advised to either stop the thread or to write to each other off the list. This is not intended as some form of punishment, it is simply that if you are attempting to maintain a list whose purpose is to discuss a very specific topic (such as the Braillenote family of products) that is what the list is designed to do. There are many lists whose purpose is to discuss other blindness and/or assistive technology related topics. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 8:54 AM To: 'Braillenote List' Subject: RE: [Braillenote] two questions, one to be answered offlist Good Gary; I was thinking about responding to Jonathon, but hadn't gotten to it. At least the writer stated to write to him directly about the non BN topic. I see nothing wrong with a question like that. It was blind related. It was not like asking about cars on a blind related list. Jonathon, did you ever think that this person may not belond to any other list serve that the BN group. Does that mean he has to join another group just to ask a simple question? I say NO! Terry Powers -----Original Message----- From: Gary [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 10:20 PM To: Braillenote List Subject: Re: [Braillenote] two questions, one to be answered offlist Oh Jonathan! Someone who is blind and a Braillenote user needed help. Please don't tell me that PDI is so cheap with it's bandwidth that someone can't ask for help to be given off list! Please give it a rest! Someone asked a two part question, part of which had to do witht he Braillenote; the other part called on those of us who know things. He looked in a place where he was likely to get the help he needed. If this list can't afford this kind of input, then I have to wonder how selfish the loss of our sight has made us. Earnestly contending, Gary "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. (Ephesians 6:12-13 NAS95) ----- Original Message ----- From: Jonathan Mosen To: Braillenote List Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 8:54 PM Subject: Re: [Braillenote] two questions, one to be answered offlist Richard, if your question doesn't concern the BrailleNote, then it shouldn't be posted to this list as this is the BrailleNote list. There are many other lists where talk of a general technological nature is appropriate. Thanks for your consideration. 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