Farewell, Farewell.

Those who know me know that I'm visually impaired from macular degeneration and that has made my ability to have 'running' dialogs and discussions virtually impossible so it's with regret that I bid PA a found farewell and wish all its members good luck in the future. God knows, we all need it.

Edited by SteveG - December 26 2018 at 06:39

Sorry to hear that Steve. I have enjoyed your posts & musical insights. Maybe you can check in with us from time to time with some assistance. Until then be well. 

Quinino wrote: Sad to know of your impairment, Steve. But, wait - I'm pretty sure there must surely exist one app to interact by voice with the computer so one can dictate the text and listen to the posts through the app, isn't there ?

Yes, I've used that technology for over two years but it's not fool proof as dictation is done phonetically and many embarrassing mistakes still happen. Each post still needs a proof reader but thanks for the suggestion.

SteveG wrote: Quinino wrote: Sad to know of your impairment, Steve. But, wait - I'm pretty sure there must surely exist one app to interact by voice with the computer so one can dictate the text and listen to the posts through the app, isn't there ? Yes, I've used that technology for over two years but it's not fool proof as dictation is done phonetically and many embarrassing mistakes still happen. Each post still needs a proof reader but thanks for the suggestion.

Yes. I sent a voice rec text to my sister-in-law where "as such" was recognized as "ass sex". That was a day That will live in infamy.

Anyway, sorry to hear about your MD. Your positive reinforcement in the "I like your review" thread will be missed. Best of wishes.

SteveG wrote: Yes, I've used that technology for over two years but it's not fool proof as dictation is done phonetically and many embarrassing mistakes still happen. Each post still needs a proof reader but thanks for the suggestion.

What a bummer, Steve! So sorry to hear about your condition and that you'll be leaving this site. Your presence has made this site better than it would be otherwise. Please find a solution for this. Hopefully the technology will improve so you can have more confidence in your voice regnition. Can't you just spell it out? Seems like less room for errors especially for words that sound similar. Do pop in for a visit now and again. 

Steve - I'm very saddened by your farewell and the reason for it. I will really miss your valued and measured musical opinions and wisdom - all of which I've enjoyed and almost all have chimed with me too. You have brought much needed quality conversation to PA (definitely required over the last few months, given some of the posts from others) and it will be a lesser place without you. Your knowledge of the Strawbs has been a joy to read, and has helped rekindle my love for them too. All the very best for the future and hopefully it is au revoir and not goodbye. Prog on.....and on.....and on....

The Dark Elf wrote: SteveG wrote: Quinino wrote: Sad to know of your impairment, Steve. But, wait - I'm pretty sure there must surely exist one app to interact by voice with the computer so one can dictate the text and listen to the posts through the app, isn't there ? Yes, I've used that technology for over two years but it's not fool proof as dictation is done phonetically and many embarrassing mistakes still happen. Each post still needs a proof reader but thanks for the suggestion. Very sorry to see you go, Steve, and hope you can return soon. I would suggest that just because you can't see what you're typing, or being incapable of replying in a coherent manner isn't a handicap on this site. Some people have typed gibberish for years and remain on the forum. Easy Money (my edit) for example.

Take care Steve, I hope you can come back.

Edited by Easy Money - December 26 2018 at 17:06

sorry to hear this Steve.  My mother had macular degeneration as well.  She soldiered on as best she could but it definitely made things more difficult.  Wishing you best of health and happiness.  You will be missed here

SteveG wrote: Those who know me know that I'm visually impaired from macular degeneration and that has made my ability to have 'running' dialogs and discussions virtually impossible so it's with regret that I bid PA a found farewell and wish all its members good luck in the future. God knows, we all need it.