Listers -- To add to my comments on capitalizing, which I sent to the list a few days ago (20 Nov): 1) Only surnames should be capitalized (yes, sorry, all of them -- in both subject line and in actual posts). 2) It's not necessary to put first names and/or locations in upper case. 3) Since capitalizing a string of words (phrase, sentence, etc.) is considered to be shouting in "netiquette", capitalizing every word in a subject line is not desirable. While I'm on the subject of subject lines, there is no law that says you cannot change a subject line when you're replying to an on-going topic. In fact, it would be right and proper to change it if it doesn't quite fit the content of your reply or if the subject has veered off in a direction different from the original. You can always refer to the original subject line, if you want to, by typing something like the following -- Huguenots in Europe (was: Huguenots in the Fens) A subject line should reflect what you've said in your post. If it doesn't, change it. One last thing and then I'm through. When you're replying to a previous post, please delete all or most of that previous post from your reply before you send it. There is no good reason why this duplicated material should be there and, thus, sent back to the list (and into the archives) multiple times. Thanks to everyone who already does this each and every time they post. And I notice that some of you do. It's appreciated. Hope these requests don't sound whiney and petulant. Not meant to be. Just want the list to run as smoothly and efficiently and fascinatingly as it can. Can't do it without you. Andrea (as list concierge)