[blindlaw] Nokia 6682vi

[David Andrews]

Rod:

You are painting things in a very black ans white way.  I happen to 
think that things are a little greyer.  I understand your desire for 
law-only, and for others, being a successful lawyer involves some 
other things.  I am trying to guide people to a middle ground, not 
take a black and white approach.

As is the case with most questionable threads you have probably taken 
more time objecting etc., then if you just erased the messages you 
weren't interested in.

Dave

At 12:52 PM 4/13/2008, you wrote:
>This was a desperate attempt by some to justify this off-topic discussion on
>the list. Dave Andrew who is responsible for the list happened to be an
>active participant, and we know that when the moderator is violating his own
>rules, that provides no incentive to deter others from doing the same.
>
>I am extremely busy during this time  with finals and the only reason
>frankly I keep checking posts from this list is to read legal issues
>relating to blindness, not the coolest cellphone on the market. I have
>personally chosen to allocate my time for such activity. The reason I am not
>subscribed to the technology and cellphone accessibility list is that I do
>not wish to allocate anytime to such discussions.
>
>Thanks Angie for adding your voice to this issue.
>
>Rod Alcidonis
>Juris Doctor Candidate, 2009.
>Roger Williams University School of Law
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>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Angie Matney" <angie at mpmail.net>
>To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 11:17 AM
>Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Nokia 6682vi
>
>
> >I have to agree with Rod here. Of course we are not solely focused on legal
> >matters, but if we stray too far from the original purpose of this list and
> >dilute it with topics not at all related to our profession, the list loses
> >its uniqueness. It is precisely
> > because my life does not revolve solely around legal issues that I would
> > not want to be subscribed to a chat list where all the members happpen to
> > be blind people associated with the legal profession. I really don't mean
> > to be insensitive. There are
> > several lists that deal exclusively with the subject of accessible cell
> > phones. Googling "blindphones" will help you find a fairly active list
> > where your questions can be answered.
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > Angie
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:51:38 -0700, Gregory I. Vendeland wrote:
> >
> >>Rod,
> >
> >>Your point is well taken.  This is a Blind Law forum and perhaps there is
> >>no
> >>place here for a off-topic conversation.
> >
> >>But also... perhaps there is a great opportunity to share with colleagues
> >>about what works.  Having a legal education, practicing law or having a
> >>particular interest in this field does not mean that we are solely focused
> >>on this aspect of our lives.  We are human.  We have many talents, skills
> >>and gifts that we bring to any relationship.
> >
> >>Our relationship with this group or forum is focused upon the law.
> >>However,
> >>often we find that life is a bit messy and our interests and gifts overlap
> >>into other areas of our lives.
> >
> >>As a member of the legal community I respect and cherish the insight other
> >>members share about their experience... and this experience goes well
> >>beyond
> >>the bounds of our legal training.
> >
> >>It's often we find the best insight and guidance can come from a group
> >>with
> >>a common experience.  If A person has experience that pertains  to how I
> >>gain information and how I manage my data in my profession, I'm willing to
> >>either lend a hand or listen to guidance from people who are far more
> >>experienced in areas than I am.
> >
> >>I trust that you will find that the remainder of your legal education is
> >>going to be frought with experiences that shape your life well beyond the
> >>legal training aspect.
> >
> >>Respectfully,
> >
> >>Greg Vendeland, J.D.
> >
> >
> >>----- Original Message -----
> >>From: "Rod Alcidonis" <roddj12 at hotmail.com>
> >>To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> >>Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 3:05 PM
> >>Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Nokia 6682vi
> >
> >
> >>> Isn't there a technology list for this type of discussion? I am no
> >>> moderator
> >>> nor do I want to be one, but, come on now. Cell phone accessibility on
> >>> blind
> >>> law?
> >>>
> >>> Rod Alcidonis
> >
> >
> >
> >
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