In the last few days I've noticed problems and have received questions about mail being "bounced", not being able to use the "gateway" for posting, use of passwords, etc. Lots of changes have come about since many of us starting using a mail list in the "early days" of computer genealogy. One change, effective 2-28-08, explains the reason for confirmation that someone has subscribed and states in part . . . " SUBSCRIPTION CONFIRMATION does require a little additional work on the part of our members but it is a large step forward in making the lists less susceptible to spammers." I have copied and pasted information on 2 subjects from rootsweb HELP which I am sending in separate posts - BOUNCING and POSTINGS NOT POSTED. When you read the posting regarding "BOUNCES" you will find that the standard maximum is set at 3. I increased the limit for ALBIBB to 5 at least two years ago. Please take time to go to the HELP SECTION and read *all* the questions and answers. Even if you have been a member of mail lists for years you will find that what "was" is often changed and something different has taken place. Be informed in order to become a better genealogist, receive the information you are seeking and help others receive answers to their questions. The HELP "button" is on the top far right on the home page of rootsweb: www.rootsweb.com Please ask HELP before asking me - thanks for all the reading ~ Caroline Horton, List Administrator