Recently, on other RootsWeb surname mailing lists, two incidences of inappropriate activities have occurred. A lurker on one or more surname list was posing as a surname researcher and was personally contacting list members who had posted queries on the surname discussion list. This individual would not share information and became rather intimidating to those list members refusing to share their data. Consequently, many of the list members became afraid to post further queries or data to the list for fear of reprisal from this individual. After considerable investigation, it appeared that this individual was writing a book on the surname(s) and used rude tactics to achieve their goal. Another incident involved an individual who has badgered surname list members to purchase their books after members posted a query on the surname list. Both of these activities, whether intimidating or badgering list members on or off the list, will not be tolerated and will result in the perpetuator being permanently removed from the list. If the perpetuator's activity warrants, they will be reported to their Internet Service Provider recommending their account be terminated. If anyone experiences any actions considered inappropriate relative to this list, please notify me immediately using my personal email address: [email protected] Any report of inappropriate activity will kept in strict confidence. Happy Huntin' Jim Young List Moderator and RootsWeb Donor