My first and last post to say I agree and am joining in signing off, after only two weeks. There are so many more important things to get worked up about. Also signing off, Amy Lexie wrote: > This discussion has probably discouraged many people from posting. That is > very sad because this list has many dedicated and knowledgeable people who > work tirelessly and who provide a wealth of information from their extensive > genealogical resources. The list should not be a forum for sardonic > diatribes or public ridicule. This is not the behaviour of those on other > lists to which I belong. > > This is from the RootsWeb Welcome page: > <ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/roots-l/roots-l.welcome1> > "- Be tolerant of newcomers. None of us were born knowing all. > - Do not abuse new users of computer networks for their lack > of knowledge. Be patient as they first learn to crawl, then walk." > This site also gives great tips on how to post a query but not everyone reads > everything, and not everyone who reads the guidelines will follow them. > Be gentle to those who are learning and try to just ignore those who are > discourteous. > > Signing off the list, Lexie > > > ==== PACHESTE Mailing List ==== > Stop by our associated website for Chester County Genealogy at > http://www.rootsweb.com/~pacheste/chester.htm > > > >