Dear Baden-Wuerttemberg List Friends, In response to a recent inquiry posted to this list by a subscriber, please note that there is currently *NO technical or other problem* occurring which might cause a "slowdown" in posts (or a lack of them) to the Baden-Wuerttemberg Mailing List. (Indeed, such a situation is so rare as to be almost non-existent.) The list is completely functional and operating normally. There have been multiple posts within the last 24 hours (which are evident in the list archives.) We respectfully request that subscribers PLEASE DO NOT POST *ON-LIST* INQUIRIES ABOUT WHETHER SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH LIST OPERATIONS in the event of a perceived problem. The best thing to do if you are concerned about the status of the list or your subscription in any way (including when the list seems "quiet") is just to send an e-mail to my (Carla's) personal address of: mscarlah@earthlink.net As List Co-Administrator, I am always happy to investigate difficulties subscribers may be experiencing with regard to list participation, mail receipt, etc. If you ever have any concerns or questions, don't hesitate to let me know. In the interest of being proactive regarding a common related concern for mailing list subscribers, permit me to remind everyone that we *do* have periods on the BW List in which there may be *little or no posting activity.* At other times, it can be amazingly busy. Please be aware that the list activity level depends entirely on *the needs and interests of the subscribers at a given point in time,* and these can fluctuate (as they do on any other mailing list.) Thus, a decrease or absence of messages does not necessarily mean something is out of order. You will also note "slowdowns" on most lists on and off during the summer months, and around the time of major US holidays. Around Christmastime and New Year's, things can get even more quiet. Please don't be concerned---within a few days to a week during these times, list activity resumes its normal flow. Thanks for your patience with all these functional details! J Best regards, Carla HELLER, Los Angeles, California USA mscarlah@earthlink.net List Co-Administrator, ROOTSWEB'S Baden-Wuerttemberg Mailing List ----------------------------------------------------------------------------