OS X group; Windows Discussion is strictly off topic and will no longer be tolerated.
Hi all You may recall that at the weekend there was an issue on list where we were seeing a lot of Windows off-topic discussion. At that time, we introduced a header which was prepended to all messages posted to the group reminding members that Windows traffic is not appropriate for this group. We always intended that this would be a temporary measure and, in the light of subsequent events, we have now removed that header. Please all let's work together to make Mac Access a profitable place to be for all members. That means refraining from straying off topic as far as is possible. However, I just wanted to reiterate where we stand on the topic of verbalisation. As we make clear in the list policy document sent to all users, if you wish to discuss the configuration of your Mac-side virtual machine within Fusion, Parallels Desktop, Crossover or whatever verbalisation platform is your preference, that is absolutely fine. Since Fusion, Parallels etc. are Mac applications, you're at perfect liberty to discuss them. Where we draw the line is When it comes to discussing the Windows applications, including screen-readers, within your virtual machines. Those are clearly Windows or guest operating system applications and, unless we're talking here about a virtual instance of VoiceOver, they are off topic. I should also mention in order to curtail any personal ill-feeling which may exist towards us that we never, at any stage, instead to make this a personal issue. It is true that Lynne got a little frustrated over the weekend by certain comments made off list. However, we harbour absolutely no ill-feeling towards anybody. I trust that this message will serve to clarify the position but, if you still have issues which you wish to raise with us, by all means contact us off list and we will do our best to address them for you. As of now though, as far as we are concerned the issue is closed. Yes, we do intend to reduce the "softly softly" approach a little where breeches occur but we also recognise that sometimes breeches occur inadvertently and we are more than willing to acknowledge that fact. Anyway, you'll notice that there is no longer a reminder header and here's hoping that it can stay that way. Kind regards ============================== Gordon, Lynne And Tracy; <[email protected]> Telephone Support: If you need our help and we cannot resolve your issue via the E-Mail mechanism, you can arrange to call us directly – or we may be able to call you if you prefer, United Kingdom: Free Phone: 0800 8620538 Europe and other non-specified: +44 1642 688095 United States Of America And Canada: +1 646 9151493 Australia: +61 38 8205930 Or: +61 39 0284505 Fax: +44 1642 365123 Please Note: All Support Requests By Phone Will Be Handled By Gordon. Follow Us On Twitter: <http://www.twitter.com/maciosaccess> Mac Access Dot Net; The British Mac Accessibility Network, is a totally non-profit organisation whose aims are to assist and support sensory-impaired people who wish to get the very best out of their Apple products and services. ------------------------------ <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to [email protected] You can find an archive of all messages posted to the Mac-Access forum at either the list's own dedicated web archive: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac-access/index.html> or at the public Mail Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/>. Subscribe to the list's RSS feed from: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.xml> As the Mac Access Dot Net administrators, we do our very best to ensure that the Mac-Access E-Mal list remains malware, spyware, Trojan, virus and worm-free. However, this should in no way replace your own security strategy. We assume neither liability nor responsibility should something unpredictable happen. Please remember to update your membership preferences periodically by visiting the list website at: <http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/mac-access/options/>
