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Communication platforms for audience updates

Ali and Macara discussed which platforms to maintain for audience communication.

• Details
  • Ali: Expressed concern about completely removing the WhatsApp community since not everyone checks their email frequently
  • Macara: Agreed about keeping WhatsApp but suggested they could discontinue the Messenger group due to zero engagement
  • Ali: Confirmed they should keep posting links to updates in WhatsApp to ensure people don’t miss information
  • Macara: Liked Ali’s phrase about “where the eyeballs are” for determining which platforms to maintain
• Conclusion
  • They will keep the WhatsApp groups for both shows
  • They will discontinue the Messenger group
  • They will maintain the Books Panel group as well

Discord platform discussion

The hosts discussed Discord as a growing platform.

• Details
  • Ali: Noted that Discord is becoming more popular in general
  • Macara: Mentioned that Discord had accessibility issues after a recent update but they’ve since been fixed
  • Ali: Suggested they reinstall Discord on their phones and do extensive testing together
  • Macara: Confirmed Discord is now “pretty accessible” despite requiring more scrolling
• Conclusion
  • They will keep their Discord groups but not enforce people to use them
  • They plan to provide updates on Discord for those who prefer that platform
  • They will explore Discord further in future tutorials

Steven Scott’s comments about Mac

Ali wanted to discuss Steven Scott’s recent comments about Mac and VoiceOver.

• Details
  • Ali: Felt that Steven’s comparison between JAWS on Windows and VoiceOver on Mac wasn’t entirely accurate
  • Ali: Mentioned that Steven had previously said Apple should “start over” with VoiceOver on Mac
  • Macara: Asked for clarification on Ali’s perspective about comparing the platforms
  • Ali: Explained that comparing the two systems directly doesn’t help with learning either one properly
• Conclusion
  • They disagreed with Steven’s direct comparison approach between JAWS and VoiceOver
  • They acknowledged that each platform has a completely different way of doing things

AMI network discussion

Ali shared thoughts about AMI (Accessible Media Inc.) and its future.

• Details
  • Ali: Mentioned that Steven Scott’s show “Double Tap” has changed over the years due to network changes
  • Ali: Expressed concern about AMI’s future due to potential license renewal issues with the CRTC
  • Ali: Noted that AMI has reverted to being primarily a reading service with fewer outside contributors
  • Macara: Asked clarifying questions about the licensing situation
• Conclusion
  • Ali doesn’t see a bright future for AMI as a company
  • The hosts acknowledged that network changes have impacted shows like Double Tap

Show and network rebranding

The hosts discussed upcoming changes to their show names and network.

• Details
  • Macara: Confirmed that “Ali and Macara’s Books” will become “The Ali and Macara Show” to allow for broader content
  • Ali: Added that “Broadcast Map” will become “The Ali Moosa Show” to clarify it’s not just about broadcasting
  • Macara: Mentioned the Moosa Slobodian Network hub site is now live
  • Ali: Noted they will need new podcast feeds due to the URL changes
• Conclusion
  • The rebranding will allow them to cover more diverse topics while still discussing books
  • They will continue to update listeners through newsletters and WhatsApp
  • They will need to figure out the podcast feed transition and keep listeners informed

Current book discussion: “Small Things Like These”

The hosts briefly discussed their current book.

• Details
  • Macara: Asked Ali for his thoughts on “Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan
  • Ali: Said it was “okay” and worth “maybe 2 or 3 stars”
  • Macara: Appreciated how the book gradually introduces the time period and setting rather than stating it outright
  • Macara: Noted how much content the author packed into a short book (1 hour 57 minutes in audio form)
• Conclusion
  • Ali rated it around 2-3 stars
  • Macara might give it 3-4 stars when finished
  • They appreciated how the book portrays daily life in a small town

Next book selection

The hosts decided on their next book.

• Details
  • Ali: Suggested “Mourning Has Broken” by Aaron Davis, about a broadcaster who lost her daughter in a plane crash
  • Macara: Agreed to this selection
• Conclusion
  • They will read “Mourning Has Broken” by Aaron Davis for next week
  • The book details will be included in the next newsletter

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