Hi all- I never cease to be amazed at the number of queries that are posted in genealogy message boards that ask-almost demand- information, and end with no expression of thanks-just a name at the end of the message. Worse, on a number of occasions where info was provided, the requestor responded without any hint of appreciation. They just wanted more data. Gentle suggestions that they "may have forgotten a note of thanks" often resulted in flickering or roaring flames. Has web messaging evolved such that a simple "thank you" is not necessary or is considered extraneous to the message itself? Quite frankly, myself and some other Gen. colleagues, give pause to responding to such messages even if we can provide data. Many years of patience just became deflated. Thus, I encourage us all to remember and extend a small bit of common courtesy when seeking help. It will certainly gain better results and give apt reward to the helper at the other end, most of whom only wish a small token of appreciation for their efforts Thank you (2 seconds typing) for getting to the bottom of this- Paul