It's the default welcome message. You can also view it (or any other list's welcome message) from the archives page. Lynne Pat Connors <nymets22@gmail.com> wrote: > >I just switched my subscription to the Listowners list to my google mail >account and received this: > > >Welcome to the LISTOWNERS mailing list!! >> >> PLEASE SAVE THIS INFORMATION so you have it for future reference. >> >> PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE of your fellow list members. Some folks are >> beginners at computers and some to genealogy. The world is a better >> place when we are all patient with each other. Personal attacks, >> criticism, or flaming are never permitted. <snip>