I have set up the list to send an automatic reply to the list as a whole. For the time-being while we are building our subscriber base I will leave it that way. If the traffic should become too heavy I can always change this so that the automatic "reply to" goes to the individual instead of to the list. Of course if at any time you intend your reply to go privately to the individual please be aware that you will need to adjust the "to" address of your reply to direct it to the individual only. I think for now we would all like to be included in any genealogical discussions back and forth. However, "thank yous" and other "chat" should be directed privately to the individual. Thanks! Joan