Re: list identification:

2017-04-27 Thread Linux for blind general discussion
The only reason I had not already created a list was that I didn't want to be rude. I didn't feel it was my place to say, "Hey, lets move the list." And Red Hat has been kind to us for years. But I figure it can't hurt to create a list on iavit.org. If it doesn't work out, no harm is done. So

Re: list identification:

2017-04-27 Thread Linux for blind general discussion
Kelly here. You have valid points. I also believe the blind have different needs then does many other disabilities. Why not go with iavit.org. The list is blind specific, and John will certainly be responsive to problems etc... Also, this is a organization we could use to help our cause as

Re: list identification:

2017-04-27 Thread Linux for blind general discussion
Tony Baechler here. I'm already doing this. It's a pain though and I'm going to leave the list soon. I'm waiting to see what other lists people gravitate to and whether a new list should be created. The problem I see with already existing lists like the FSF and gnu.org is they aren't really

Re: list identification:

2017-04-24 Thread Linux for blind general discussion
Actually, in this age of internetdom, one can not truly be sure the name provided is correct. access to the address at least gave you some sort of firm direction. I did not share, but when I tried a little experiment, Amy K, the name associated with the spam suddenly developed a gmail

Re: list identification:

2017-04-24 Thread Linux for blind general discussion
Hej, On Mo, Apr 24, 2017 at 08:24:54 +0200, Linux for blind general discussion wrote: >you wrote: > >> blinux-list is no longer sending 'From' addresses because of a spammer >> abusing these addresses. > >This new behaviour gets the list reading cumbersome and >inefficient, unfortunately.

Re: list identification:

2017-04-24 Thread Linux for blind general discussion
Hello, Hans and list! I'm Lars Bjørndal. you wrote: > blinux-list is no longer sending 'From' addresses because of a spammer > abusing these addresses. This new behaviour gets the list reading cumbersome and inefficient, unfortunately. Previously it was possible to notice the sender before

Re: list identification:

2017-04-24 Thread Linux for blind general discussion
Hi blinux-list members, blinux-list is no longer sending 'From' addresses because of a spammer abusing these addresses. Therefore Kelly's proposal for adding a signature/alias at the end of a posting is reasonable. In addition, your signature is adding power to your posting. Enjoy! Hans

list identification:

2017-04-23 Thread Linux for blind general discussion
I would like to make a suggestion: As the list moderator has redacted senders, perhaps it would be helpful if people were to put there name at the beginning or the end of there posts. I can usually tell who is posting because I am practiced at reading headers, but it is time consuming and not