The only reason I had not already created a list was that I didn't want
to be rude. I didn't feel it was my place to say, "Hey, lets move the
list." And Red Hat has been kind to us for years. But I figure it can't
hurt to create a list on iavit.org. If it doesn't work out, no harm is
done. So I created linux@xxxxxxxxx. You can subscribe by sending a
message to linux-subscribe@xxxxxxxxx. You can manage your subscription
at https://lists.iavit.org/listinfo/linux. The archives are at
http://lists.iavit.org/pipermail/linux/.
Before we go too far do you think I should have called it blinux? I
figured since it is hosted by IAVIT, that would be redundant.
On 04/27/2017 06:11 AM, Linux for blind general discussion wrote:
Kelly here.
You have valid points. I also believe the blind have different needs
then does many other disabilities.
Why not go with iavit.org. The list is blind specific, and John will
certainly be responsive to problems etc...
Also, this is a organization we could use to help our cause as John has
pointed out several times.
The url to join the list in case people need it is:
http://iavit.org/community.php#lists
-- Kelly Prescott
On Thu, 27 Apr 2017, Linux for blind general discussion wrote:
Tony Baechler here. I'm already doing this. It's a pain though and I'm
going to leave the list soon. I'm waiting to see what other lists
people gravitate to and whether a new list should be created.
The problem I see with already existing lists like the FSF and gnu.org
is they aren't really for the blind. I have nothing against any
disability and I think there is a place for all groups with
disabilities to have their say, but I would argue that the blind have
special needs that other groups don't care about, like screen readers.
I can't think of another group who would use Orca or Speakup.
Likewise, we aren't interested in their needs as a general rule. While
some groups can't use various senses or parts of the body, they can
see the screen. Again, let me be clear that I have nothing against any
group. I just think they would get tired of hearing about screen
reader wars and what key should announce the time, with the end result
being that we're asked to go elsewhere. By all means, definitely post
to those other lists, but I don't think they should be the main
platform to replace this list.
On 4/23/2017 4:25 AM, Linux for blind general discussion wrote:
I would like to make a suggestion:
As the list moderator has redacted senders, perhaps it would be
helpful if
people were to put there name at the beginning or the end of there
posts.
I can usually tell who is posting because I am practiced at reading
headers,
but it is time consuming and not everyone will wish to do that.
I hope this suggestion is helpful.
-- Kelly Prescott
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