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From: Ann.Stalnaker@p0.f14.n385.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Stalnaker)
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Subject: Re: What about ....
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Date: 23 May 91 19:25:05 GMT
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[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

 > I just learned that you are the modernator for SilentTalk...

I am co-moderating this echo with Stu Turk, the sysop of
SoundingBoard of Pittsburgh - so this should apply to both of
us, not just me.

As to forming a net for the deaf using all sorts of expensive
equipment - may I ask who is going to provide the funds for
the equipment?  Think about it - do you think the majority
of the HI population can afford all of these high speed gadgets?

Personally, I think FidoNet provides everything we need and since
most of us have other interests besides SilentTalk, it would not
be the best thing to start.  Also, I have many users on my BBS
and the majority of them are not hearing impaired - I personally
do not think a Deaf Net would go over very well as I don't see
millions of hearing impaired folks getting involved.

Also, we have enough nets as it is - there's others besides
FidoNet and I'm perfectly happy with what is available for
us with this echo and the messages from InterNet/UseNet/BitNet
being ported back and forth...

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