Nelda- The point would strictly be VOLUME as for making this an annoying post that has turned into nothing short of advertising. This is why I'd say it might be appropriate for ROOTS-L and a few local area lists surrounding the area where the conference is being held. It might be "on-topic" as far as being a legit genealogy post but the sheer volume makes this an issue of impropriety. Joan In a message dated 2/14/2013 11:44:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, nelda_percival@hotmail.com writes: Guess, I'm hard-headed. First I haven't seen any of these emails. BUT- I'm not understanding - How can a email (as statted by you all talking about it) that is advertizing a GENEALOGICAL JAMBOREE EVENT.. Not be on topic for a genealogical list? I'm sort of confused here, just because it is not focaused on a specific surname, area, or time frame... it is a gathering of genealogists thus relevant to any genealogical mailing list. Why else are mailing lists created but to spread/ share/ disseminate data on Genealogy...