Newbie List Tips & guidelines
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Archives
Our list is now archived at Rootsweb.  This means that you can search for past messages, or look for surnames.  Any message sent to the list...is kept for a long time by a remote computer.  Do not post anything you do not want your descendants to read.  (Just a kind word of advice)
SURNAMES 
Your signature at the end of each email message should not contain your list of family surnames that you're researching.  Your name, your email address, a URL for your web page, even your country of origin--those are fine!  Just leave off that string of surnames so that our archives function as effectively as possible. For more information, see Karen's message to Roots-L on this subject.
Gen-Newbie Guidelines for Posting a Message to the List:
 
  • Only current subscribers may post.
  • Don't send attached files.  Others on the list might not be able to read them.  Straight text works best.
  • Don't use HTML to create your message.  It takes up a lot of space, and others on the list might not be able to read your message.
  • We have a Zero-Tolerance Policy regarding flames.  One flame and you're out. "Flame: To post an insulting, emotional, caustic message."
  • We will allow a one-time announcement of a new list, web site, or commercial advertisement..
  • Don't reprint or copy private email to the list.
  • Keep posts to genealogy/computers please.
Gen-Newbie List Administrators

Elaine Maddox

Terry Beck-Listowner Emeritus


We'll help you with your subscription or list problems, so drop anyone of us a note.  If we can't fix it, we'll do everything we can do find someone who will!
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