Sorry just have to finish what I am saying. I think it would be good if we could all work together and build a fabulous list.
Kawal. Sent from my iPhone On 29 Jul 2011, at 08:15 AM, Teresa Cochran <vegaspipistre...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, Mark, > > Thanks for your positive words. I agree with you whole-heartedly on all the > points you've made. > > Keep up the good work, Mark and everyone else who is responsible for making > this list the informative and empowering thing it is. > > Be well, > Teresa > On Jul 28, 2011, at 11:41 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > >> Hello Everyone, >> >> First, as Cara and I manage both the MacVisionaries and V iPhone lists, I am >> cross-posting. >> >> Second, allow me to extend a welcome to all the new list members. >> >> For the past couple of hours, I given a great deal of thought on how to >> respond to some of the statements made on list, today. Finally, it occurred >> to me that to respond to the messages that have stirred up more than a few >> flames would be the worst thing I could possibly do. So, instead, I will >> say the following: >> >> 1. >> Like it or not, as blind and low vision people, we share an existence that >> binds us together in a very special way. Some people treasure this bond and >> some do not but regardless it is there. I want you all to know that I value >> this connection more than words can express. >> >> 2. >> I ask you all to keep in mind that despite the efforts of some list members, >> neither the MacVisionaries nor the V iPhone lists exist merely to serve as a >> database of questions and answers; if that is what you seek, then you would >> be better serve by searching your nearest knowledge base. In addition to >> exchanging knowledge, This list is a place for us to fellowship in some >> small way. I want to make it clear that in no way am I condoning personal >> chat-like posts but, from time-to-time, such posts will make their way to >> the entire list. When this happens, please be tolerant. >> >> 3. >> We share a bond, Family, so it really doesn't matter to which list you >> choose to subscribe for the information will eventually find its way to us >> all. I don't want anyone to leave the list for I sincerely think Cara has >> cultivated something very unique and special here but if you think you can >> build a better mousetrap then, by all means, build it and we will celebrate >> you for in so doing, we celebrate ourselves as we are one community. It's >> really that simple. There is no competition. >> >> 4. >> A very special thanks to all of you who take the time to answer questions >> and publish some of the best podcasts in the world. I'm always excited when >> someone posts a notice to the list describing his/her latest podcast which >> is filled with useful information from which we all can benefit. Thank you, >> thank you, thank you. >> >> 5. >> It is not easy to manage large email lists for there will always be some who >> choose to see only the shadows in a room filled with light. It is to these >> list members that I say the following: Personal criticisms will no longer be >> tolerated. While I will not ban anyone from receiving information posted to >> the list, if you lob personal attacks against any other list member or take >> it upon yourself to moderate fellow members by criticizing their posts, I >> will summarily revoke your posting privileges. It's really that simple. If >> you have a problem which a list member, contact that person off-list. If >> you don't like something on the list, Contact Cara or me. Just so you know, >> I have already begun to implement this policy. >> >> 6. >> To those who think that "no one is listening", I want you to know that, >> because of the brilliant implementation of VoiceOver with the Mac mail >> client and the iOS mail client, I either read or skim through virtually all >> of the list messages. >> >> 7. >> To those of you who find yourselves being overwhelmed with posts from the >> lists, I invite you to consider either switching to List Digest Mode or >> explore your preferred mail client so that you can browse list messages more >> efficiently. >> >> 8. >> I want you to know that I look forward to reading all your messages. When >> reading, I am amazed at how comforting it is to learn that I am not the only >> one experiencing a particular problem or challenge on my Apple device or in >> my Apple compatible software. Some how, I feel less alone when reading your >> experiences so please keep them coming. >> >> 9. >> As has been stated several times before, whenever there is a major operating >> system release, list traffic will increase. Please be tolerant of this and >> know that more often than not, the increase is temporary. >> >> 10. >> We live in amazing times, Family; keep this in mind when you find yourself >> becoming discouraged, irritated, or just plain bothered. As blind and low >> vision people, we enjoy access to the world in ways that no generation >> before us could even imagine. >> >> Be assured that the integrity of this list is intact and all is well. >> >> I hope this message finds you happy, safe, and making a joyful noise. >> >> Most Sincerely, >> >> Mark >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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