Welcome to the KENTUCKIANA mailing list!We are so pleased that you have joined our family of researchers. Whether you are a subscriber of this list only, or do subscribe to many others, there are some rules to make things go nice and smoothly, and without disturbing the peace. Postings to the list should be clear and understandable and not of a private nature. It has to have more substance and should be of interest to at least some of the other subscribers. No such postings like "Bea I'll see you in the morning, keep the coffeepot on", or "don't know what a tagline is, do you?", and a follow-up to other people's question like "Me too". These are no-no's!!! Every subscriber has a private address, you want to know something of him, write to him, not to the list. On the other hand, if there was a good query and you have the answer, put it over the list, because that is why we maintain these lists. Nothing is more frustrating then to read a query, and not seeing any answers. What this all amounts to is ' use some common sense', and check the archives periodically, our mail list archives are like our Private Library, all the books are right there on the shelves. Or like a big Encyclopedia,all the key words are there, and if not, then nothing has been posted on that subject. In order to use the archives successfully, you must enter a word from either the subject line or from the message text. That is why I am so insistent on the correct usage of subject lines. You will never find something under an unrelated subject line. Please remember to unsubscribe during periods of time that you will be away from your computer, such as vacations. You can easily resubscribe later. If for any reason, at any time a message of yours comes through the list with an attachment that contains a virus (for example:.exe) you will be notified and unsubbed from the list immediately. You will be notified, in case you are unaware of it, and unsubbed to protect our other subscribers to the list. Read the taglines for general instructions, and use the mail list archives on a regular basis: http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=kentuckiana My final comment--when contacting me regarding the list, please specify which list you are reffering to. Thanks and I can better help you that way. GUIDELINES for SUBSCRIBERS to a MAIL LIST PLEASE DO NOT SEND - * PERSONAL MESSAGES - POST to the LIST or PERSONALLY to the INDIVIDUAL??? Just ask yourself if most of the people on the list would want to read it; if so, send it to the list; otherwise, send it privately. * PRIVATE MESSAGES sent to you, without permission from the sender. * ATTACHMENTS (attached files) of any sort to mailing lists. This includes GEDCOM files, zipped files, and any other type of attachment. * HTML or RTF (rich text format) formatting Your message will be rejected and returned to you by the RootsWeb Server. * VIRUS HOAXES or CHAIN LETTERS (SPAM)or COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING,PERSONAL CHAT LETTERS,RELIGIOUS POSTINGS. Sorry these just don't belong on the list. However, if you feel you have a justified virus to report please send this info to me privately:[email protected] ============ LANGUAGE & COMMENTS Do not use abusive or degrading communication of any form on a RootsWeb list. Your list moderator will remove you from the list and will block your posts from reaching the list. BASHING - FLAMING Do not "bash" a list subscriber. If you do not agree with a mail message, fine. (There's always the "Delete" key.) Do not send "bashing" comments to the list. PLEASE FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE RULES!!! 1.SUBJECT LINES-Please use the subject line effectively list your SURNAME and location if possible.Don't reuse the subject line. 2.REPLIES-Please try to post as many replies to the list as possible. If it is a reply or futher info you think would benefit the majority then please place on the list.Don't reply simply to say "I don't know". Following these guidelines helps to provide a list more enjoyable to everyone. FOR THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN FURTHER RESEARCH-- I am also offering a private webpage as a companion piece for this mailing list. It is set up through myfamily.com and requires an invitation and a password. To gain access to this site you need to have or do the following: Have a desire to learn more about the genealogy that is within the scope of our mailing list topic. Be willing to share items with others in posting them on the page. Send me a private email stating that you would like an invitation to the webpage associated with this mailing list. I have others so please specify. Include your first AND last name so I can send you an invitation. Thanks and I hope you enjoy both the list and the webpage. Debbie Jennings [email protected] "Following the footprints through time" Researching in IN,KY,TN,NC,PA,NJ,VT,NY,MA,MD, VA,CAN,GER,ENG