[misc.handicap] soc.culture.deaf

gest_ss@uhura.cc.rochester.edu (Gavin Stark) (12/01/90)

Index Number: 12063

This past summer I posted some articles asking if there is any interest in
starting a new group specifically for the discussion of deaf culture.  This
really applies to those getting USENET newsgroups, and the articles could
be cross posted to the fidonet group. (or can you fidonet people get USENET
groups)  Anyways, I would like to hear any input you might have or if you
would support/not support a newsgroup.

I would propose that the newsgroup not be moderated, but if some USENET/FIDONET
connection is needed it be maintained automagically.  This group would mainly
be concentrated on the same types of postings that currently occupy
misc.handicap, a truly inappropriate place for the discussion of deaf culture,
deaf language, and deaf issues, Etc.

If there is interest in creating such a newsgroup an official vote would be
needed and other such formalities followed.. If there is enough interest I
will post as to what needs to be done.  In the meanwhile I'd like to hear
your input.