Hi all, Since I seem to be the one who started this all off, my apologies to folks like Jim who don't care for comparative posts.
I tend to agree with Vicky, which is why I posted. I'm amazed at how frequently inaccurate info about a certain competitor's product shows up on this list. I'm sure that the same happens with the BN on the PM list, but since I'm not currently using a BN, I can't speak to that. My intent was quite simply to correct inaccurate info and make sure that good info is available. As we all know, email lists can be a great source for very bad information. *smile* We all know how costly these products are, and this in my mind makes it all the more critical that the info floating around be good and useful. That said, I do think Jim's poihnt is well-taken. So my apologies to the folks at HW if my post went too far afield from the intended purpose of this list. Cheers, Donna -----Original Message----- >From: "Vicky Collins"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: 9/19/07 6:31:07 AM >To: "Braillenote List"<[email protected]> >Subject: Re: [Braillenote] list moderation/was A few thoughts please! > >Hi All, > >First, grin, no, I'm not the moderator, and am certainly not trying to be. >However, seeing as folks are expressing their thoughts/concerns as they >relate to this list, I figured I >might as well do the same. Also, before I do that, I will admit that I have >no idea of the disk space or cost considerations that HumanWare must have in >order to maintain this list. And, I, too, of course do appreciate HW making >this list available to us. > >Anyway, myself, personally, I'm kind of pleased to see the BN list livening >up again. Sure, it isn't nearly as busy as say a couple of years ago, >judging from the list archives, but it is indeed getting more traffic than a >few months ago. And, as one who still very much likes and uses the >KeySoft/BN line of products, I'm happy to see the interest in those continue >and be expressed on this list. > >As for product comparisons and the like, I personally don't mind them, and >think they are often very helpful, in fact. Although, out of respect to >HumanWare and this list, of course I do feel that the BN family of products, >or maybe the Stream or other such HW products if HW wishes, should be the >main focus of any messages sent to the list. I mean, of course, that a >message completely related to a competitive note taker shouldn't be sent; >however, expressing views on specific features of a competitive product, so >long >as it relates to how the BN handles the same features in reference to that >product, well, although I'm not opposed to this being allowed, I'm not sure >what the actual list moderator view is these days. > >When I mentioned the list moderator view above, I wasn't trying to be >smarting off or anything, and I certainly will respect whatever request I >know the current list moderator to express. For example, when Dean was >moderating the list, he didn't want product comparisons at all; however, >when Andy was later moderating the list, he said he didn't care what we >talked about as long as we were polite--not an exact quote from Andy, but >I do believe I've retained the essence of what he said. > >So, again, seeing as we've pretty much been left to our own devices, so to >speak, by HW as far as this list goes, although I do intend to make my posts >in some way related to the BN/HW products, I can't promise that I won't >mention another >note taking device along the way in the meantime. However, again, just my >thoughts, and I'm perfectly willing to abide by the wishes of the list >moderator, should those be expressed. >Vicky Collins >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "James Aldrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected]> >Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 12:03 AM >Subject: [Braillenote] A few thoughts please! > > >Hello! > >I meant to send this to all the list rather than anyone privately. Sorry i >picked on the party in question since I met this to go to everyone. > >Hello all! > >It seems to me that we have been requested in the past to speak about the >Braile Note family of products only rather than treat this list as a general >Blindness issues list. This list is available to us as a service of >Humanware. I think we should respect Humanware by discussing the Braillenot >Family of products only instead of touting the advantages and disadvantages >of The BN over other blindness products. If someone wants a comparative >product review, I think this should be done privately. This should be done >in respect to Humanware which is providing this list as a service. I have >made changes myself and I didn't select either Pacmate or BN. You can write >me privately if you like. There are many products available now and more >are forthcoming! It is human nature to say a given product is better than >another. It matters not whether we feel strongly about our screen readers >or notetakers. I think we should respect Humanware by answering questions >about the BN family of products only and maybe touch on other humanware >products. This is simply being courteous to Humanware which provides this >fine list. I think too for those wishing to participate and are finding too >many posts from this list, we'd do well to keep the traffic down a bit so >all can be more appreciative of this fine service from Humanware! For what >it is worth! > >Jim Aldrich > > > >___ >Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. >If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a >copy to the list as well. > >To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote > ___ Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a copy to the list as well. To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
