Listmembers, I know that we are all seeking the same goal. To find and share information about our Queen ancestors. I've never had to intervene on any subject on this list and hope that I never will be required to. This is such a wonderful group of folks! I've enjoyed being the listowner and don't consider it work at all! Please let's respect each other and the opinions of others on this list. As listowner, I won't tolerate flaming. Bottom line. Matters that are in disagreement should be taken up one on one and not on this list. This list is not about North or South, Confederate or Union, Black or White, etc. It's about sharing information about any Queen by surname. Please don't see this letter as a "slap on the hand". See it as a gentle reminder from the listowner. We've started 2001 in a wonderful way! We've had 208 messages for the month of Jan. alone!!!! That next letter may just be about your Great Grandfather/Grandmother! We all want to hear from everyone on the list and share all our information. There are actually 118 people on this list and we only hear from a few. Maybe now is a good time for everyone to introduce themselves. Let us see who you are and who you're searching for! Below are the guidelines as posted on rootsweb. Please review them and familiarize yourself with each one. Any questions please don't hesitate to write me personally. My name is Mandy Queen and my email is MndyQn@aol.com. You all know that I'm very lenient on these matters but again, I won't tolerate flaming. Sincerely, Mandy Queen, listowner Guidelines for mailing lists: 1. Do not send spam e-mail messages to mailing lists. 2. Do not send attachments (attached files) of any sort to mailing lists. This includes URL shortcuts, v-cards, GEDCOM files, zipped files, and any other type of attachment. 3. Do not forward virus hoaxes or chain letters to mailing lists. 4. Do not use HTML or RTF (rich text format) in messages sent to mailing lists. 5. Do not cross-post messages to multiple mailing lists on the "To:" line or the "Cc:" line of the e-mail message. 6. Do not send e-mail messages to mailing lists for which the topic is inappropriate. 7. Do not flame other members of the mailing list. 8. One added by me- no inappropriate language.