We plan on continuing normal operations unless something changes unexpectedly, but I wouldn't worry about it at this time. David Ferrin [email protected] I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. ----- Original Message ----- From: "ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 12:13 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] memo to the list
Hi, David, You three guys do such a beautiful job running this list. I've learned so much from everyone on here and I hope I've done my part in contributing to the list. As far as old, I think we can all learn from each other no matter what age we are. Some of the best friends I've had during my lifetime are elderly and I love them dearly. I hope this list never has to be shut down. Keep up the great work you're doing, guys. Rosemarie ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 7:22 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] memo to the list >I agree that this is a great list. I am old, 72 and i don't mind the old > talk at all. > Thanks for a great list. > Nan > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kim Kelly" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 12:34 AM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] memo to the list > > >>I am going to agree with this last post. >> >> You three guys are tops!!!!!!!!! >> I've learned a lot here as well. >> >> many thanks to everyone who has or, is going to help us in the future. >> >> >> >> >> Kim Kelly >> >> Clarkston Washington >> >> Email and facebook: >> [email protected] >> >> Alternative E-mail: >> >> [email protected] >> >> skype: >> >> kblinky971 >> >> >> Visit my website >> http://www.samobile.net/users/kimk59/ >> >> Keep on smiling and everyone will wonder what you've been up too. >> author unknone >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Deanne Miller" <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 7:55 PM >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] memo to the list >> >> >>> David: >>> This list is invaluable to me. It has made my experience using JAWS and >>> the computer SOOO much easier! I truly appreciate all the work the three >>> of you do so quietly and efficiently behind the scenes to keep this list >>> running for us. The three of you are awesome! Thank you! >>> Deanne >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "David Ferrin" <[email protected]> >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 4:23 AM >>> Subject: [Blind-Computing] memo to the list >>> >>> >>>> This is in regard of the recent thread about some of us being old >>>> timers >>>> myself included BTW. A couple of us who monitor these lists have been >>>> receiving private messages from people complaining about the way things >>>> have been handled. Personally my opinion is that it was handled quite >>>> well. A young man made what he felt was an innocent comment and he got >>>> a >>>> lot of flack for it from many of the members on here, again myself >>>> included. We left the thread go for a couple of days just to lighten >>>> the >>>> mood on here but yesterday I decided it was time to shut it down and >>>> get >>>> back to the purpose of what this list is all about. Now I am getting >>>> private messages that the guys are getting complaints that things were >>>> heading in a racial or ethnic direction. This I can state for a fact is >>>> not, never has been, or never will be an issue on any list I have a >>>> hand >>>> in monitoring. I can't control private messages any of you might send >>>> to >>>> each other but so far as what comes over this forum that's another >>>> story. >>>> >>>> I do this because I feel it is something that needs to be done. People >>>> in >>>> my opinion need a safe place where they can ask for help without fear >>>> of >>>> being insulted or criticized for not knowing a particular fact of >>>> computing. I started JAWS Users with Bob almost five years ago and Rick >>>> joined us about six months later, together the three of us have >>>> weathered >>>> some pretty big storms again just because we all feel it is something >>>> that simply needs to be done. >>>> >>>> The only thing we get out of it is the satisfaction that we are doing >>>> something that is helping out a lot of people or at least we'd like to >>>> think so. Honestly there are days when I think that playing electronic >>>> golf or enjoying the out side world listening to my Victor Reader seem >>>> pretty enticing. Some day we may shut it down although we are not >>>> planning on it at the present time. >>>> >>>> I need Rick and Bob to help me run these lists and if they get tired of >>>> doing it I'm not doing them alone, they are just too big. So no more >>>> private messages to either of them. I'm the guy who's name is on the >>>> door >>>> so to speak. >>>> David Ferrin >>>> www.jaws-users.com >>>> Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. >>>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >>> >>> >>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >> >> >> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3138 - Release Date: 09/16/10 > 02:34:00 > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. 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