Hi Folks: The following message is posted for the benefit of "new" members of this CORMIER Mailing List and will be re-posted on an ongoing basis. --------------------------------------------------------------- Some members of this mailing list, ask why their "reply message(s)" are NOT being posted on the Mailing List. Be assured that I do _NOT_ censor any messages and, if properly sent, they are ALL posted to both the List and Digest Modes. 1. Are you sending your message to the correct address, which is: CORMIER-L@rootsweb.com (Note, the word "request" is not used here... only when you want to subscribe or unsubscribe from the List). 2. Remember, if you use the "Reply" button of your e-mail program, your reply _only_ goes to the person you are replying to (the individual who originally posted the message)...and NOT the Mailing List. In which case, subscribers _don't_ (unfortunately) see your reply. Instead, you should use the "Reply All" button of your e-mail program in order for the CORMIER-L@rootsweb.com address to be added to your message. And then, if you only want your reply to be posted to the Mailing List, delete the e-mail address of the original poster. HOWEVER, be certain NOT to include a long list of other e-mail addresses. Bottom Line: Always make certain that the CORMIER-L@rootsweb.com address appears in the "To" line of your reply messages. 3. Another possibility: The CORMIER Mailing List, is a "closed list" which, from your standpoint, merely means that you must use the same address with which you are subscribed to the Mailing List, in order to be able to have your message posted to the List. So, if you are subscribed under the e-mail address jsmith@msn.com but have a second e-mail address, you MUST use the address under which you are subscribed. As a matter of fact, if you attempt to send a message using jsmith@mail.msn.com your message will NOT be posted to the List. 4. Currently, the maximum size your message can be is 20K bytes...anything larger gets rejected by Rootsweb. So if necessary, reduced the size of your message by sending multiples...i.e Part 1 of 2, Part 2 of 2 etc. ---------------------------------------------------------------- A few other thoughts... a) When replying to a message, "quote" only a portion of the original sender's message...just enough for him/her to remember what the original inquiry was. Delete everything else from the original message (use cut and paste), including any signature and/or taglines. This is especially important when you are replying to a lengthy original message. Of course, if the initial message is very short, you can re-post it in its entirety... but please be certain to remove the "tagline" from same). And, if you are subscribed in the Digest Mode, PLEASE do not attach the complete multiple digest message to your reply...merely cut and paste a portion of the applicable message you are replying to, into your reply. b) Also, in instances where you are _re-posting_ another request for the SAME information, please add the word "REPOST" to the subject line? While I don't want to discourage anyone from re-posting queries (since there are new members joining the list, daily), I note that often the same message gets re-posted once (or even twice) the same week! By adding the word "REPOST" in the subject line, this would provide a quick indicator for those of us who read all messages, to just delete the re-posted message. c) If messages are "bounced-back" by your ISP as being a 'wrong address' (this can occur if your mailbox is full, for example), the Rootsweb software will automatically UNSUBSCRIBE you after a certain number of "bounce". So, if all of a sudden you stop receiving messages from the Mailing List, you should check with me AND your own ISP (Internet Service Provider), to determine why. Note: I usually try to send you sample of "bounced" message to assist you in discussing with your ISP however, if your mailbox is full, you obviously do not receive same! And finally... c) Remember, all messages which appear on the "L" (list) Mode, are also posted on the "D" (digest) Mode. YVON L. CYR, cajun@acadian.org Facilitator of Rootsweb's CORMIER Mailing List. For details visit URL : http://www.acadian.org/rootsweb.html