I just thought the folks on other lists might be interested in seeing how the North Carolina list is run and this email was forwarded to those lists. I am on several and most have "no virus" notices, but all, with the exception of the NC one, seldom have anything to say about it. Since there is email abounding today concerning a potential virus and yet others asking what to do about it I had thought the post expedient. Having seen correspondence from you to people on this list in recent days as well as you moderation of this list I have questions concerning this. You "own" this list and you are loosing half your subscribers....either voluntarily or, as in a couple of cases, involuntarily. Out of all the other lists that I subscribe to yours is the only one I have ever seen this much discord on. Whose fault is that? You will probably take this opportunity to ban me from your list also.....you are welcome to do that...I have no problem with it. What I do have a problem with is your chastisements....be they coated in syrup or vinegar. As I stated before. The NC Roots list is the ONLY list I have ever seen with this much control and chastisments of the patrons. Joyce ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara Farthing Bonham" <bbonham@awod.com> To: "Joyce Reece" <jreece@icx.net> Sent: Thursday, December 16, 1999 5:22 PM Subject: Re: [NCROOTS] virus > Joyce, > > Rootsweb has a policy that states no viruses are to be discussed on the mailing list. > > Please do not send another one. > > Barbara > > Joyce Reece wrote: > > > While I realize that 99% of the folks on these lists are aware of what virus'es are I constantly see folks that have no idea how to combat them. May I offer a bit of advice to all who have questions. > > > > Anytime a user surfs the internet and downloads anything from e mail to greeting cards there is a possibility of a virus entering your computer. Some can be simply annoying and others can be devasting. The most certain way to combat virus'es is to install an anti-virus program in your computer. First, is should be one that scans your entire computer on start-up. Secondly it shoud be one that is active any time your computer is running so that if one does receive a virus it will catch it immediately. What most people don't understand is that new viruses are created to the average of two per month. If you go to the local "Wal-Mart" and buy a 9.99 anti virus program it will probably catch any one year old virus but will not be capable of catching any virus that has been created since the program was written. So, the important thing to do is to purchase a program that is update-able via the internet. For instance, I use the McAfee Virus-Scan that has provided free updates ! > > for one year. In this manner, if I keep it updated, once the "cure" for a virus is written I am sure that my program will catch them. > > > > Please, for your own sanity (*G*) install an anti- virus program on your computer. It will not only save yours but will keep you from sending it to others. > > > > Also, may I add that many virus warning are hoaxes and people spread panic over them. Once you have a good anti-virus program installed, your manufacturers web sites plus many other sites will routinely post information on any rumors/validity concerning viruses. So, please, before you post a virus warning, be POSITIVE it is valid. > > Joyce > > > > ==== NCROOTS Mailing List ==== > > NOTICE: Discussion on this list is restricted to NORTH CAROLINA GENEALOGY only. > > If you're posting a query, include specific dates, locations, etc. if you can. > > For comments or list administration questions, contact NCRoots-l-request@rootsweb.com with the > > word Help in the subject line. > > > > ============================== > > Free Web space. ANY amount. ANY subject. > > RootsWeb's Freepages put you in touch with millions. > > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/acctform.cgi > > -- > Barbara Farthing Bonham > Summerville SC > The Family Snitch's Web http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bfbonham > Crawford County PA Genealogy Society http://www.rootsweb.com/~pacrawgs/ > Halifax Co, VA - VAGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~vahalifa/indexhal.htm > > >