Hi Scott: Well, I guess you could take that topic to another list then. The list owners and moderators have reasons for making the rules they make. If you can't play by the rules, there are other sandboxes to play in.
Carolyn Haas [email protected] On Oct 14, 2010, at 5:44 PM, Scott Granados wrote: > Aww you aught to get with the times and use the #OT flag.:) > > Another list I'm on is topical but allows for prepending a #ot to the > subject. Then, users can filter and either reject all the #oT posts which > keeps them from be bothered by the content and folks interested can read > them. It's a pretty creative solution to the off topic problem. > > Just my $.02 > > On Oct 14, 2010, at 4:09 PM, Cara Quinn wrote: > >> Hi All; >> >> My apologies for missing this one… >> >> People, we really need to close this topic right now. >> >> I'm sorry I didn't see this sooner to comment like this, but please do close >> this and take it off this list immediately if you would?… >> >> Thanks so much and just let me remind people that this is actually a topical >> list which is meant to discuss Apple, and Apple products, with an emphasis >> on the Mac. >> >> If you have concerns that aren't on topic here, please do feel free to >> either email people off-list about them or contact one of the list Mods, K?… >> >> List moderators: >> >> Geoff Waaler - [email protected] >> >> Olivia Norman - [email protected] >> >> Josh De Lioncourt - [email protected] >> >> Cara Quinn (list owner) - [email protected] or [email protected] >> >> Thanks for reading and have a great day!… >> >> Smiles, >> >> Cara :) >> >> On Oct 14, 2010, at 1:48 PM, Allison Manzino wrote: >> >> Hi Scott and all, >> >> I play guitar, banjo, mandolin, dulcimer and uke. I say all of this because >> as you might have guessed I have calluses on my left hand and can read just >> fine. My left hand is now more sensitive than my right. I like the idea of >> the oil on your hands. SOmeone said it was an old fiddler's trick. I never >> thought of that. But fear not, as long as you keep up your braille reading >> skills you should be just fine. Happy playing! I tried to play fiddle only >> once, and it wasn't pretty smile. >> >> Musically, >> Allison >> >> My birds are winged blessings, they help me soar! >> >> >> On Oct 13, 2010, at 5:27 PM, Blake Hardin wrote: >> >>> Hi, i have been playing guitar for years and i play everyday of my >>> life for at least two hours. I tell you that to let you know i have >>> some calluses haha and that even on my left hand i can still read >>> braille just fine. So yes you should be fine. >>> >>> On 10/13/10, Scott Granados <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> Gambling, now that's something I can get behind. More Blackjack than Poker >>>> but that's all good! >>>> >>>> Maybe I wouldn't have lost 250,000 and change to the Mohegan sun if I used >>>> moisturizer over vacation. >>>> >>>> :) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Oct 13, 2010, at 8:18 AM, Cameron wrote: >>>> >>>>> I would not suggest that for the fingers on her fretting hand though. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: [email protected] >>>>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Eric Oyen >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 4:03 AM >>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>> Subject: Re: Need Help: Blind Musicians >>>>> >>>>> moisturizing lotion used on your fingers every day should keep the skin >>>>> soft >>>>> and maintain sensitivity (its an old poker players trick). >>>>> >>>>> -Eric >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Oct 12, 2010, at 5:29 PM, Cameron wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi. you should be fine. the callus will be on the tip of your finger, >>>>> not >>>>>> on the pad of it. >>>>>> >>>>>> If you are right handed, then your fretting hand, where the calluses will >>>>>> be, will be your left hand. If you are left handed, then your fretting >>>>> hand >>>>>> will be your right. >>>>>> >>>>>> Hope that helps. >>>>>> >>>>>> Cameron. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: [email protected] >>>>>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sonnia >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 8:18 PM >>>>>> To: MacVisionaries >>>>>> Subject: Need Help: Blind Musicians >>>>>> >>>>>> Hello all. Please forgive me for being a bit off topic but i need a >>>>>> little help from any blind musicians (specifically those that have >>>>>> experience with stringed instruments.) I just wasn't sure where to go >>>>>> for some help and i am hoping we have some string instrument players >>>>>> here. >>>>>> I'm interested in learning the violin but I've heard of musicians >>>>>> developing calluses from extended playing. I was wondering if anyone >>>>>> could tell me if i can alter the playing technique in anyway that >>>>>> would keep the braille reading portion of my left index finger callus >>>>>> free. Could i use some alternative fingering method or any technique >>>>>> so that i can play the violin but still read braille? 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