My name is Karima and I am the administrator of this list. I'm responsible for keeping it running as smoothly as possible and setting some rules and guidelines. 

  Please read this message, as it contains a lot of important information regarding the way this list is administered. 

       Please note:  This list is set up so that all replies automatically go back to the list.  This is done because much of the information posted in replies to queries is also helpful to others on the list. 

      If you wish to reply "privately" to someone, just copy and paste that persons address in the "To:" section of the message composition.  I know this is an extra step, but it is not difficult to do.
 
 

       If you need help, contact me at: 

      To POST a message to this list, i.e. genealogical data, queries, history, etc. (information you want other members to read) send it to the following address: 

       This list is for the discussion of  the Genealogy and History of Egypt.  Discussion of migration patterns, immigration, historical sketches, cultural history, census data, wills, vital records such as Waqf deeds, church records, court records, personal web sites or informational web sites, etc. is encouraged. 

      OFF TOPIC subjects are not welcome.  By this, I mean messages which do not pertain to either genealogy or the history and culture of Egypt and/or the surrounding area. 

      Members who join in on these "off topic" subjects (this pertains to both pro and con opinions) may be put on "read only" status.  If you are in doubt as to the appropriateness of a subject, please contact me privately.

       Do not post virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political announcements or views, current events, items for sale, personal messages,etc. 

       For information on virus hoaxes and urban legends see:

       Please do not send file attachments (messages with files attached) to the list. If you have a file you would like to share with the members, announce what you have to offer, then send the file only to those who request it, via private email. 

       No rude comments or flaming on the list. No discussion of flaming on the list.  For definitions of flaming and related information see:

       Important:  If another member of the list contacts you privately to complain about a message you have posted, please forward the message directly to me.
 
 

       Try to keep quoting to a minimum. "Quoting" is repeating text of the message you are replying to.  Some quoting is necessary to remind other readers what the thread is about but do try to use good judgment. Quoting the previous writer's signature block or surname list is totally unnecessary.

       If you are subscribed in "digest" form, it is VERY IMPORTANT that you DO NOT just hit the reply button when replying to a message in the digest.  This will result in sending the entire digest back to the list.  If this happens, I will be forced to change your subscription from digest to list mode. 

       Instead, you will have to "cut and paste" your reply into a new message window and then send it to the list.  If you are unsure how to do this, please contact me and I will help you with it.  You can also find instructions on how to "cut and paste" at the following web site:

       Sending a list of the Family Names you are searching is okay but please try to limit them to half a dozen names. Any more than that and many people just won't read them.  Try keeping several small lists and rotate them with each succeeding message.  By all means do not put "roll call" as the only subject line.  List the Family Names themselves in the subject line.  It is also helpful to list the time frame in which you are searching, relating to these names.
 
 

       Do not send subscription/unsubscription requests directly to the list.  It won't work and you will not be unsubscribed.They must be sent to the above addresses. You can use CAPS or lowercase, it doesn't matter. 
 
 

       All information need not be accompanied by source citations, but I do recommend strongly that posts either include sources or a note stating that they are available on request. 

       If  information is speculation then label it as such until it is proven or commonly accepted as fact. 

       When posting your message it is helpful to make the message as readable as possible.  One paragraph, a page long, full of names and dates, is too difficult to decipher and most people won't bother to take the time to do so. 

       Write family names in CAPITAL letters. They are much easier to read and are the generally accepted way to write surnames. 

       Do not write your entire message in capital letters.  It is very difficult to read and is also considered "shouting."

       When replying to the list (this also can apply to private replies) try to quote some portions of the previous message so that other readers are reminded what the "subject" is about.

       Make it clear what is quoted material and what you are adding. Most mail readers take care of this for you by inserting greater-than signs ">" at the beginning of each quoted line or possibly double brackets "<<" before and ">>" after the quoted piece.  Use standard Windows procedures to "cut" unnecessary material. 

       Post your query frequently if you have not yet found the information you are seeking regarding your ancestor.  New people are joining the list all the time and they may have the info you need. 

       Please send all replies to the list, not just to the original poster. Other members may benefit from the data that you provide. 

       Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time with questions, suggestions or problems you may have regarding the list.
 

  Happy hunting!