Beginning March 2nd, 2020 the Mailing Lists functionality on RootsWeb will be discontinued. Users will no longer be able to send outgoing emails or accept incoming emails. Additionally, administration tools will no longer be available to list administrators and mailing lists will be put into an archival state.
Administrators may save the emails in their list prior to March 2nd. After that, mailing list archives will remain available and searchable on RootsWeb
Missing Rootsweb mailing list post?
There is a way to retrieve these.
(I keep two of each digest in the respective folder so that when the next one comes in I know whether there is any missing because of those digest numbers.)
The Digest mode means that all posts to the list are contained in the body of one email that is numbered. The List mode sends you individual emails for all the posts to the list.
First, if you are subscribed in the List Mode then you will need to unsubscribe and subscribe in the Digest Mode.
The address is: (Insert list name)-D-request(a)rootsweb.com
Don't forget to unsubscribe from the list mode first - the address is: (Insert list name)-L-request(a)rootsweb.com If the numbers don't correspond then you send for the archive that is missing. You can only obtain the archived digest if you are subscribed in the digest mode.
To obtain the archived digest send an email to: (Insert list name)-D-request(a)rootsweb.com in the subject line type ONLY the word archive in the body of the email type ONLY the following ... get volume05/*** (replace the *** with the number of the digest that you want) There is NO SPACE between the word volume and the 05. (The 05 signifies the year 2005.)
Bright Blessings
Sandra
List Administrator
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Excerpt from Rootsweb Ezine
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I have subscribed to the Rootsweb Review for a number of years now, but many
of you may not be aware of it.
It is a weekly e-zine provides news about RootsWeb.com, its new databases,
mailing lists, home pages, and websites. It also includes stories and
research tips from its readers around the globe. Although it is US based it is worth
subscribing to and is free.
This week (and it is often repeated) one section talks about Mailing Lists
1a. LEARNING ABOUT MAILING LISTS: http://lists.rootsweb.com/
When you subscribe to a large, and/or especially active RootsWeb Mailing
List, what should you expect?
You will receive every e-mail message that other Mailing List members
send to the list, whether or not those messages pertain to your
immediate research. There is no way for you to selectively receive only
messages that are of personal interest to you. If you are subscribed in
list or mail mode, each message will be received as a separate e-mail as
soon as the poster sends the message to the list. If you are subscribed
in digest mode, you will receive several messages grouped together in a
digest -- fewer separate e-mails, but delayed a bit until there are a
sufficient number of messages to be bundled into a digest and sent out
to you.
You will be able to post a message on the list about some aspect of your
genealogical research involving the subject matter of the list. You may
ask for help or information, or you may post data or respond to someone
else's query -- participating in the ongoing discussion on the list.
Those who share their genealogical information usually receive more
information back than those who only ask for research help or post
generic queries.
To make the most efficient use of a Mailing List, take time to review
messages posted to it (even those that on the surface have no connection
to your research) as there may be a clue or connection you wouldn't
notice at first glance. When posting messages choose a brief, but
informative, subject line. You want your message to attract the
attention of other list members who may be quickly scanning the list
messages for items of interest to them. Give them a reason to read your
messages. Put sufficient information in the message body of your post so
that others can determine quickly and easily if they might have
information for you or can establish a connection to your family.
What you can learn from subscribing to a Mailing List is often directly
related to the thought and preparation you put into your list
participation. Don't sit back and expect someone to feed you answers or
do your research. The greatest value of Mailing Lists is in the sharing.
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Permission to reprint articles from RootsWeb Review is granted unless
specifically stated otherwise, provided: (1) the reprint is used for
non-commercial, educational purposes; and (2) the following notice
appears at the end of the article: Previously published in RootsWeb
Review: Vol. 6, No. 23, 4 June 2003.
RWR Archives: http://e-zine.rootsweb.com/
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Hello everyone ... this is an update for this mailing list. Please read it and file it somewhere for future reference ... I am sure an occasion will arise where you will find this information more than useful.
E-MAIL COPYRIGHT
Recently in the Rootsweb magazine there appeared a notice concerning mailing list netiquette and the 'golden rule' of e-mail content written by another person/s that a subscriber posts to the list from another list or one received privately. What this is, is a breach of that persons copyright if you have first not sought their permission to forward it to the list.
We often see "seen on another list", or, "thought this may be useful to someone". Please do not assume that the author of the original author wanted their e-mail (or part thereof) read by anyone else other than the to the holder of the address they sent it to in the beginning. If you think that you would like to post it somewhere else . contact the author and ask their permission first.
The Rootsweb AUP (Acceptable use Policy) at http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/aup.html discusses the original e-mail content ownership.
OFF TOPIC MESSAGES TO THE LIST
Please remember to keep your postings to the list relevant to the list title. Every time a message is posted to the list, it is stored in the RootsWeb.com archives. If you post 'willy nilly' to the list it uses up vital archive space where more important information could have been stored.
Ever seen this 'just testing' .... 'I haven't had any mail for days' ...
WHEN IN DOUBT GOT TO WWW.ROOTSWEB.COM HELP PAGE!!!! IT TELLS YOU EVERYTHING.
When replying to a message, make sure you include the CORRECT subject information and ONLY the message you are replying to. It is also worthwhile to just <snip> what you are replying to, or, editing out standard footers such as those used by yahoo.com and msn.com.
If you feel that there is something that you absolutely, positively must post to the list but know it is off topic then run it by me first. List administrators can all be contacted at:
(list name) -ADMIN(a)Rootsweb.com.
MANAGING E-MAIL
People utilising RootsWeb.com mailing lists usually subscribe to more than one list therefore you may like to keep them separated. Most e-mail software contains a facility for creating folders and for filtering e-mail to those folders. Makes e-mail life much simpler, that is of course assuming that your e-mail software has this capability. If you are unsure of folders and filters then refer to your own e-mail software's Help facility to determine exactly how to do this.
Personally, I find that this system keeps my various mailing list messages organised. I need not worry about which mailing list what message came from if I do not subscribe to the Digest Mode.
The DIGEST MODE is a much simpler method of receiving list messages. For instance, instead of receiving 10 separate messages you receive ONE listing all the 10 e-mails. If there is one specific message you want to retain highlight it and copy and paste it into WordPad (or word) to keep for future reference.
What I do if it something I want to keep in my e-mail folders, is I copy and paste it into an e-mail and send it back to myself then put it in the folder that I want to keep it in. (Bit different . I know).
MAILING LIST PARTICIPATION.
I ask that people participate more actively to the list they are subscribed to, although some lists, such as SURNAME lists are usually the most inactive because of their nature. However, for the other type lists, in order to MAXIMISE your opportunities your participation is necessary. You are only going to get out of your subscription what you put into it.
(a) For those people who are subscribed to a SURNAME list ... you are able to actively participate by posting your interests to the list ... please remember to include THE YEAR (or there about). When you put the town/city in you also INCLUDE the county/state/country ... not everyone on the list is a walking talking geographical encyclopedia. Remember to put your SURNAME in capital letters for easy recognition. (Administrators are usually the only ones who use capital letters in messages to the list).
The benefits of putting this information to the list are that it not only helps you to link up with other subscribers of the same family, it places the information in Rootsweb.com archives enabling web searchers to locate YOU.
Besides these opportunities, if you give enough information people who have resources or live in to same place as your research may look up the information for you ... I know from personal experience that limited information given will not exact a response from these people.
(b) For those people who are subscribed to a RESOURCE list, perhaps you might let people know what town/county/state/country you live in and what resources you have that may assist others on the list.
Remember ... we are all subscribed to the list with a common goal in mind ... to reclaim our heritage from the history books and to help others find theirs ...if you DON'T participate you CANNOT maximise your opportunities.
COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING
This is a gentle reminder that advertising for commercial gain is not permitted on this - or any of Rootsweb's Lists.
I have instituted one exception to this rule on lists that I administer regarding the promotion of forthcoming events relevant to family history, genealogy, historic re-enactments and the like, where an entrance fee may be charged, to cover administration costs. However, please run this by me first just to 'keep the slate clean', so to speak.
LIST DEFAULT
The mailing list is set to automatically send your reply to the list. When responding please CHECK the address your e-mail is going to just in case the mailing list is not where you want it to go.
Please ensure that you have the CORRECT SUBJECT HEADING . because of the default setting the subject line will be the 'digest' (if subscribed in that mode).
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Please -
(a) DO NOT send attachments to the list - Rootsweb.com does not forward these to the mailing lists.
(b) Insert graphics into e-mails sent to the list.
(c) Use fancy fonts etc - ends up by sending 'gobbly gook' to the list. Rootsweb.com mailing lists only except plain text.
Finally, while I have this opportunity a reminder of those things called 'DO's' and 'DO NOT's' ..
1: DO NOT POST VIRUS WARNINGS TO THE LIST.
(If you are concerned, contact me off list)
2: DO NOT FLAME OTHER SUBSCRIBERS AND MOST OF ALL ME.
(I have been known to behave like a firecracker)
3: IF THE LIST YOUR SUBSCRIBE TO HAS A SET PROTOCOL - ABIDE BY IT.
(You received this when you subscribed. The protocol is there for a purpose for all people and not 'your' personal agenda)
4: DO NOT POST OFF TOPIC MAIL TO THE LIST.
(If you think you must, then contact me off list first)
5: KEEP YOUR WELCOME MESSAGE.
(You received this when you first subscribed .... It contains list protocol of how to 'unsubscribe')
6: WWW.Rootsweb.com 'HELP' page IS JUST THAT - PLEASE USE IT.
(Please don't post willy nilly to the list ... it WASTES vital archive space.)
If you have any further queries regarding this message to the list then please contact me OFF LIST.
good luck with your research everyone
Bright Blessings
Sandra
List Administrator
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http://groups.msn.com/SMITHsinAUSTRALIAwww.visionsplendid.homestead.com/familynames.htmlhttp://www.fedelmar.homestead.com/history.html
MSN Messenger - Fedelmar
ICQ - Fedelmar (201309494)
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