Hi Listers, The following message is a "gentle reminder" for everyone on the list. If you'd like to make comments, please write me at NewBrunswick-admin@rootsweb.com or this address. Here's what you should do if you see an inappropriate or questionable message on the mailing list. --Wait a reasonable amount of time for the administrator to handle the situation. Not everyone is in same time zone that you are. Moreover, volunteer admins cannot be expected to respond to a list problem instantly -- and it is not the job or responsibility of list subscribers to handle administrative list matters. --Remember that we are an international list with multiple languages and customs and consider this before responding. If you want to contact the poster privately and let him know you found his message offensive or inappropriate, you may do so, but please remember that the error may have been unintentional. --The moment you read a questionable post, consider the topic as closed to on-list comments. Do not post a response to the list, which will only be every bit as off-topic and inappropriate as the original message, and call attention to the offensive/inappropriate post. --Should you feel the need to comment on the offensive or inappropriate message to the list admin -- do so privately. --Contact any RootsWeb list admin at: LISTNAME-admin@rootsweb.com -- replacing the generic word LISTNAME with the actual name of the list. Rest assured that whether or not you see the list admin take action publicly on the list, there is a horde of faithful volunteer admins acting behind the scenes to maintain order and keep discussion on-topic on the lists. Previously published in RootsWeb Review: 4 May 2005, Vol. 8, No. 18 Marilyn Strout NB List Admin