[NFBCS] NFBCS, A Sorry Blind Computer Users Group

[Ty Littlefield]

Hi Peter,
Thanks for reaching out.
First, I don't agree with what you've said about the folks on this list; 
many have been very gracious about helping you when you reached out. The 
lack of a website for NFBCS doesn't mean that they're not effective. 
Bits is a much larger more expansive group with more volunteers and 
people to focus on different issues.

Also, as I noted in my message about a second list, NFBCS (to my 
knowledge) was never supposed to be a computer users group or list. It's 
touted and for a long time was a place for developers, students, IT and 
other professionals to ask questions that aren't tech support. My point 
in creating the thread this morning wasn't to try to bash NFBCS, but 
instead to try to find a way to cut down some of the noise and constant 
tech support questions.


Best,
Ty

On 10/23/2024 11:06 AM, Peter wrote:
>
> Hello Tyler,
>
>                 Through no wish of my own I ended up joining the Blind 
> Information and Technology Specialists, (BITS_) computer user group. 
> This group does way more than does the NFBCS and has specialized lists 
> like the one you suggested. Unlike the NFBCS this group has numerous 
> lists and their own Website: https://www.bits-acb.org
>
>                 The NFBCS can’t seem to create their own website 
> without getting into catfights over it. BITS can run circles around 
> them any day. Perhaps you could present your idea to Jeff Bishop their 
> President. I wish I didn’t have to say this but it’s the truth. BITS 
> can run circles around the NFBCS any day. I’ll leave you to take it 
> from here. All the best.
>
> Peter Donahue
>
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