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From: Ann.Stalnaker@p0.f14.n385.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Stalnaker)
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Subject: Re: Relay Service
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Date: 1 Mar 91 04:20:50 GMT
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[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

 > If the relay services is acting unprofessionally, have
 > you complained to the supervisor?  Is there a governing
 > board to handle ethics?

I was one of the first elected board members of the state advisory
committee when Oklahoma started the relay service system 3 or so
years ago.  I chose not to serve again last year as I'm in the
process of moving to Dallas and I was involved with other things
that required a great deal of my spare time.

I have discussed this matter with several officials along with the
contractor.  I believe we will see some changes in the near future,
especially when the ADA goes into effect.  Our state system is not
operated by a bona fide phone company as it is in several other
states.  It is handled by an independent answering service business.

I think they do a terrific job in relaying the messages, however,
it does get very interesting when they get a "late-night" call
from Anniewich to a fellow sysop for some advice on problems
that often occur when running a BBS.  (grin)  I have to really
admire the operator for typing all of the terminology we use and
not knowing what in the heck we're talking about.

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