RE: Social networking site for the blind
- From: dusty bray <dusty_bray@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:57:06 -0400
Yeah, that's totally valid, Matthew. I'm actually concerned that this project
will turn out to be just another list serve, in which case, It probably
wouldn't survive. And if it did survive, it would be really boring and tedious
to moderate.
I guess I need to be really careful to set the right tone from the beginning.
Whereas list serves focus on specialized topics, social networks are more about
the individual users' personal lives: keeping up with new and old friends,
making plans with other people, finding similar people who live in your area,
etc. In this way, I think that it could be particularly beneficial for blind
users since networking is more important for us.
So, I need to think of things that really bring out this distinction. Maybe
new ways of interaction, or something that will encourage people to interact
rather than separate into smaller groups.
Anyway, I definitely appreciate your constructive criticism. It was very
useful. Thanks,
dusty.......
> From: matthew2007@xxxxxxxxxxx
> To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Social networking site for the blind
> Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:38:20 -0700
>
> Is there really a need for this? it seems as though you can pretty much see
> the same people on various user groups, so why would anyone want to go
> somewhere and talk to the same 5 people all over again. The main reason I
> abandoned many list serves was because most topics on these lists repeat in
> what appears to be triweekly cycles. I also find it very, very depressing
> that these lists are just about all these people have in life, and I don't
> want to be a part of that group of people--just my personal philosophy.
>
> There are millions of blind people in the world. There are only a fraction
> of them on the internet. There is even a smaller fraction on the more
> technical list serves. There is even a smaller fraction on the more
> programming related highly technologically related list serves. The result,
> the same people will join the various types of technologically related user
> groups. Besides, doesn't this user group serve the same purpose you're
> looking to fill?
>
> I'm not trying to discourage you from your goal, and you will no doubt get
> the "yes I would love such a place on the web" from others, but will the
> time and effort actually reflect the demand. You were asking for all
> opinions and here it is--just playing devil's advocate.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Matthew
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Darragh Ó Héiligh" <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 1:18 PM
> Subject: Re: Social networking site for the blind
>
>
> > Hay Dusty,
> >
> > I have tried something like this at www.14u.ie however haven't really had
> > the time to get it up and running.
> >
> > If you'd be interested in colaberating on that let me know.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Darragh
> >
> > 2008/6/17 dusty bray <dusty_bray@xxxxxxxxxxx>:
> >
> >> Hi everyone,
> >> Wow, it's been forever since I've looked at this mailing list. I hope
> >> everyone is doing well.
> >>
> >> I've just started development on a new social network specifically for
> >> blind users, and I would love some feedback at this stage. My goal is to
> >> create an online community, similar to Facebook or MySpace, with content
> >> and
> >> features geared toward people using screen readers. I'm trying to make
> >> the
> >> interface really simple with little clutter and no annoying images. So
> >> far,
> >> I've been focusing on the profile, personal blogging, and public forum
> >> features.
> >>
> >> The site is by no means complete, and many of the features aren't yet
> >> fully
> >> accessible (or functional), but I would definitely appreciate some
> >> opinions
> >> before anymore work is put into the project. Please give me some
> >> feedback
> >> on the website's usability, maybe some ideas for features, or opinions on
> >> whether or not you even like the idea of a blind social network. If
> >> there
> >> seems to be interest in the project, I think it would be something worth
> >> expanding upon.
> >>
> >> If you would like to give input, the site is located at
> >> www.blinknation.com . Feel free to make an account, test things out, and
> >> leave your comments in the forum.
> >>
> >> Thanks so much your help,
> >>
> >> dusty.......
> >>
> >>
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