Hello, Kim,
It looks like you ran smack dab into one of those juvenile moderator-creeps
who believes he is a legend in his own mind. I just love those guys. On
another list I was recently on, there was one owner but no moderator. The
owner was owner of several different lists, so very seldom checked what was
going on with that particular list. Another member knew this, and set
himself up as moderator, and was really coercing the other members to jump
through his hoops on the threat of getting banned, not only from that list,
but from the whole network. Of course, he couldn't do it, but he had a
bunch of people running scared until someone told the owner what was
happening. Anyway, if other list members will answer your questions
on-list, you have nothing to worry about. If everybody gets disgusted and
leaves the list, the moderator can pick up his marbles and go look for
another list to play 3PO Creepio on.
Dick Myers
From: "Kimberly A. Morrow" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: Braillenote List <[email protected]>
To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: [Braillenote] new braillenote user looking for a few
good"mentors"
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2005 13:26:01 -0600
Dick,
Mind? Oh not at all! This list is incredibly friendly. I recently purchased
a Nokia 6620 cell phone and Talks software. I'm on the talks e-mail support
list, and the moderator of that group eluded to the fact that my
elementary-level questions regarding the Talks program were unwelcome. After
that, I was afraid to post much of anything. Now I just lurk on that list
and e-mail people privately if I have questions about a topic they've
brought up.
Kim
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Subject: RE: [Braillenote] new braillenote user looking for a few
good"mentors"
Hello, Kim,
I am all for people helping you. That is what this list is for. however, I
do not think the help should be given to only you through private
correspondance. Many of us would like to know the answers to the questions
you are asking. Let's keep the Q and A sessions on the list. I hope you
don't mind.
Dick Myers
From: "Kimberly A. Morrow" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: Braillenote List <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: [Braillenote] new braillenote user looking for a few good "mentors"
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2005 07:56:00 -0600
Greetings,
I just purchased a BrailleNote and, with no training readily available to
me, am attempting to teach myself to use the unit via the PulseData tech
support line and the manuals that accompany the unit. I'm thrilled with the
machine, but also realize what a steep learning curve I'm experiencing. When
it comes to computers, I'm not always the sharpest tack in the box unless
someone specifically explains various concepts to me. (Then I have
absolutely no difficulty catching on).
Rather than disturbing all of you proficient users with my beginner's
prattle, I'm wondering if a few people might be willing to step forward and
e-mail me privately--a few good people willing to serve as braillenote
"mentors" during this next month until I get myself truly up and running.
All I can promise in return is that I'll gladly return the favor once I'm
proficient in using the BrailleNote.
My initial questions are these (which all of you proficient BrailleNote
users are going to find are really "scary"!!!:
1. I can find absolutely nothing in the BN manuals or help menus about how
to delete a document. I find "delete word", "delete sentence"--but nothing
about deleting the entire document. I assumed it would be listed in the same
menu as "open a document", but it doesn't appear to be there.
2. With the assistance of tech support, I figured out how to insert the WiFi
card (now--setting WiFi up so that I can use it at my local Borders is a
different story.) However, the tech couldn't get through to me how to insert
the compact flash card. I know it goes into the back slot, where the WiFi
card can also be inserted, but beyond that. . .
3. How does one install upgrades? I'm not all that great at cabling to other
computers, Etc., so I'm hoping it can all be done with the stand-alone unit.
(I'm absolutely getting the disk drive as soon as the bugs are fixed.)
This is just the beginning of the many questions I can't find answers to in
the manuals.
If anyone is willing to assist me, my e-mail address is:
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Many thanks in advance.
Kimberly Morrow in Kansas City
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