Here you will find helpful information regarding the mailing lists, what they are, subscribing and unsubscribing, and other bits as to how they should be used. What a Mailing List Is: http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/help/mail1.html Subscribing/Unsubscribing: http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/help/mail2.html Subscriber Questions http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/help/mail3.html General Questions regarding Lists: (This is an important one) http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/help/mail5.html Beyond the basic rules/guidelines set down by RootsWeb, list rules are up to the discretion of the list owner. I am not a tough one, but I do ask that you abide by the basic rules, and remain polite. It is to your benefit to state the name, time frame, and area if applicable, in the subject line. Many people subscribe to many lists, and often will delete a message if the subject line doesn't reflect something pertinent. That's a good way to miss out on something. Getting information in the subject line, gives a heads up alert to others that may be researching the same person/thing, or have information that may be helpful to you. When giving or asking for information, providing any details that you do have, helps narrow things down, and simplifies the search. Looking for a James Lewis, doesn't help much when there's about a zillion of them out there. Boy, do I know. Any additional information that can be added, only increases your chances of solving the puzzle. I realize there will be times when someone just simply doesn't have anything much to go on, and so it's not possible to add more. And we do all have to start somewhere. When replying to a message, please eliminate unnecessary text especially if it is quite lengthy. Leaving a snippet of what you are replying to, will clarify your reply, and make it more focused. Cleaning up the taglines and things at the bottom, helps clear up space too. Now I'm not going to whomp you if you don't, but if it gets to be too big of a problem, I will remind you. What I'd like to see here is people helping people, an exchange of information, and a warm, friendly atmosphere. I don't want anybody to be afraid to speak for fear of being jumped on, I'm not that way. Every list owner is unique, and runs their lists in their own way. That is ok. I don't want to see any profanity, spamming, arguing, virus or hoax messages, etc. Other than that, I don't ask a whole lot. I may on occasion address an issue with someone privately. Though you all may not see it, there is a lot more that goes on behind the scenes. And please, if at any time you are having a problem, don't ever be afraid to contact me. I really am easy to get along with. This is really your list, and I am here to help when needed. Deah List Admin.