Ellie, You are barking up the wrong tree when you say mean spirited things about our LIST MOM. She does an excellent job of keeping us in line and helping us way beyond the call to duty. She is very lenient as far as what we discuss, but does like us to change the subject line which we usually forget to do. We have a great group here and if you cannot say nice things then don't say anything at all. I don't know what list you administer but I for one sure am glad I am not signed up on that one. Our LIST MOM is a kind considerate person and has manners which obviously you do not! Also, we all have private email addresses and Alpha more than once has given hers out so if you had questions about the book you could have emailed her privately to get the cost of the book. Rules are rules, you need to follow them. Pat =========================================================== > From: [email protected] > Date: 2005/04/15 Fri AM 11:29:16 EDT > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [VAPATRIC] Note from Administrator - Patrick County Heritage Book Volumes... > > > In a message dated 4/15/2005 7:11:12 AM Mountain Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > > I have expressed to the Heritage Book Committee that they > are welcome to post anything about the book on the List > except pricing and I will defend to the end their right to post > these messages > > > Go right ahead and make it difficult for us to get the information.. Each to > his own! > > But I'm administrator of several lists and when it pertains to genealogy it > is welcomed.. Some people like power even if it hinders others. > > Ellie S. > > > ==== VAPATRIC Mailing List ==== > Patrick Co., Va. Genealogy (VaGenWeb) > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapatric/ > >

Forgive me, But... Pat and all others involved, I must say here that Ellie too has a private email address, and I personally didn't wish to see any of this discussed on the list. However, since you guys won't hush up about it, I'll share my two cents... I too do not understand why the cost can't be included with the Heritage book information, and though I do not necessarily condone the way Ellie phrased her reply, I also don't want to see note after note condemning her for it while lavishing praise on someone else who could have simply explained her reason for the rule, rather than basically leaving it as a "Because I said so" answer, which is what I feel prompted Ellie's less than polite response. In my opinion, both ladies were in the wrong. I am certain the List Mom has valid reasons for her decision on this, and when she is challenged, an explanation of the reason would probably suffice in quieting the mob. Now, if you'll excuse, I think I shall return to my place along the wall. Lee > Also, we all have private email addresses and Alpha more than once has given hers out so if you had questions about the book you could have emailed her privately to get the cost of the book. Rules are rules, you need to follow them. > > Pat > =========================================================== > > From: [email protected] > > Date: 2005/04/15 Fri AM 11:29:16 EDT > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: Re: [VAPATRIC] Note from Administrator - Patrick County Heritage Book Volumes...