I agree! This is not a debating society list! This list is to provide
information about the BN, VN family of products. I for one applaud any
organization which helps in some way make this fine technology available to
any blind person. If one does not like the major organizations, start a
foundation and provide some needed help to blind persons instead of wasting
your energy whining on this list! There are plenty of lists available
where one can whine and complain or debate as they like! I don't think
this debating belongs here at all unless it deals with how the BN does or
does not function. I realize this is as I see it since I am simply a
member and have nothing to do with the operation of this list. I don't
think the 5 percent discount for NFB Members will diminish my appreciation
for this product in any way! Then again, I am an NFB member. I won't be
able to utilize this discount since I have had my BN for two years now
unless I purchase another unit and I don't plan to do so presently. An ACB
discount won't matter to me either! I think there is plenty of room for
providing needed services for bringing this technology to the
forefront. Some have mentioned how they would like to have access to a BN
or VN while their unit is in the shop! I for one would like to find a
suitable way to try this technology before I buy it! There are so many
ways people could use their brains only if they would do so! This needless
debating and whining is certainly a waste of good brain power! I think
Jonathan Mosen said it very well in his posts on the subject! I admonish
each of you here to use your BN to the fullest and appreciate all of its
capabilities. Should it come up short, try to make suggestions in a
suitable fashion! If you are still so taken back by the NFB providing a
discount to its members or to anyone who might qualify for the discount,
show your discontent in your purchasing! A few of you certainly have the
money to buy any number of notetakers at the drop of a hat! I know one or
two persons on this list who could do so! You know who you are! I'm not
referring to anyone affiliated with PDI, I'm speaking of list members
only! I'm not mentioning any names! I'd believe more in the sincerity of
what they post if they actually helped others purchase a BN or VN who
really needed it! No doubt I said too much so let's try to keep the
politics out of things and stay true to the purpose of this list!
Thank you from not only myself but those who really are interested in the BN!
Jim Aldrich
At 03:11 PM 10/31/2003 , you wrote:
Come on, guys. We are only talking about 300 dollars or less here. This
isn't even enough to pay the taxes or buy a memory upgrade. It might buy a
microdrive, but I doubt it.
It's not worth the anger and resentment.
At 10/31/2003, you wrote:
Hi,
Perhaps a re-post of Jonathan's reply on this thread is in order. I'd do it
but I don't have a copy at the office. If I get the gist of it, a similar
arrangement is in the works for CCB members as well, so this is no big deal.
Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: "lunderwood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> How much is PDI being paid by NFB to carry out this arrangement? You
would
> have thought that NFB's arrangement with Blazie a couple of years ago
would
> have made PDI very cautious. Shame on you! I am an instructor who
teaches
> blind folks how to use the various note takers. I have always personally
> preferred PDI's products as well as there tech support and general
business
> practices. But I guess the bottom line is always $$$$$$, Right?
> ----- Original Message -----
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> Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2003 4:15 PM
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>
> > You are correct here Mary. The Federation has been at 50,000 members
for
> > years even though they have expelled thousands of blind persons from
> > throughout the United States.
> > www.helpinghands4theblind.com
> >
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