I am glad that the list did not feel threatened by the establishment of a new list. Hopefully, those searching for Salem info on the other list will be directed here, since this is a wonderful major source of info for the Salem witch trials. I can also see why others might feel excluded - just the name implies that the focus is on Salem (and indeed it is!). I would be disappointed if a large amount of the postings regarded other areas, because I am more interested in, as someone said, the geneologies and shared history that the Salem descendants feel. I also enjoy reading posts regarding others who were accused, from other areas...it keeps things in perspective; our ancestors weren't the first, and they weren't the only ones, to be wrongly accused and persecuted. In short, I really like this list, and I don't intend to change, because I have little interest in the others - just as the folks who join that list are less interested in Salem and more interested in their own historical and genealogical information. I will likely scan their archives once or twice a year to ensure that I haven't missed an important piece of information, or a "cousin" I might want to know about (or I might want to refer them to this list if that is where the information they are seeking is located). But I am glad that others from other parts will have their own place, and be able to develop their own shared history, just as this list has done. It is a precious and important feeling to me, and I can understand why others might seek out a similar experience for themselves. Cheers, everyone. _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com