Welcome to the INOWEN mailing list!We are so pleased that you have joined
our family of researchers.
Whether you are a subscriber of this list only, or
do subscribe to many others, there are some rules to make things go nice and
smoothly, and without disturbing the peace.
Postings to the list should be clear and understandable and not of a private
nature. It has to have more substance and should be of interest to at least
some of the other subscribers. No such postings like "Bea I'll see you in
the morning, keep the coffeepot on", or "don't know what a tagline is, do
you?", and a follow-up to other
people's question like "Me too". These are no-no's!!!
Every subscriber has a private address, you want to know something of him,
write to him, not to the list. On the other hand, if there was a good query
and you have the answer, put it over the list, because that is why we
maintain these lists. Nothing is more frustrating then to read a query, and
not seeing any answers.
What this all amounts to is ' use some common sense', and check the archives
periodically, our mail list archives are like our Private Library, all the
books are right there on the shelves. Or like a big Encyclopedia,all the key
words are there, and if not, then nothing has been posted on that subject.
In order to use the archives successfully, you must enter a word from either
the subject line or from the message text. That is why I am so insistent on
the correct usage of subject lines. You will never find something under an
unrelated subject line.
Please remember to unsubscribe during periods of time
that you will be away from your computer, such as vacations.
You can easily resubscribe later.
If for any reason, at any time a message of yours comes through the list
with an attachment that contains a virus (for example:.exe) you will be
notified and unsubbed from the list immediately. You will be notified, in
case you are unaware of it, and unsubbed to protect our other subscribers to
the list.
Read the taglines for general instructions, and
use the mail list archives on a regular basis:
http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=inowen
My final comment--when contacting me regarding the list, please specify
which list you are reffering to.
Thanks and I can better help you that way.
GUIDELINES for SUBSCRIBERS to a MAIL LIST
PLEASE DO NOT SEND -
* PERSONAL MESSAGES -
POST to the LIST or PERSONALLY to the INDIVIDUAL???
Just ask yourself if most of the people on the list
would want to read it; if so, send it to the list;
otherwise, send it privately.
* PRIVATE MESSAGES sent to you,
without permission from the sender.
* ATTACHMENTS (attached files) of any sort
to mailing lists. This includes GEDCOM files,
zipped files, and any other type of attachment.
* HTML or RTF (rich text format) formatting
Your message will be rejected and returned to you
by the RootsWeb Server.
* VIRUS HOAXES or CHAIN LETTERS (SPAM)or COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING,PERSONAL
CHAT LETTERS,RELIGIOUS POSTINGS.
Sorry these just don't belong on the list. However, if you
feel you have a justified virus to report please send this info to me
privately:debbiej@iquest.net
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LANGUAGE & COMMENTS
Do not use abusive or degrading communication
of any form on a RootsWeb list. Your list
moderator will remove you from the list and
will block your posts from reaching the list.
BASHING - FLAMING
Do not "bash" a list subscriber. If you do not
agree with a mail message, fine.
(There's always the "Delete" key.)
Do not send "bashing" comments to the list.
PLEASE FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE RULES!!!
1.SUBJECT LINES-Please use the subject line effectively
list your SURNAME and location if possible.Don't reuse
the subject line.
2.REPLIES-Please try to post as many replies to the list
as possible. If it is a reply or futher info you think
would benefit the majority then please place on the list.Don't reply simply
to say "I don't know".
Following these guidelines helps to provide
a list more enjoyable to everyone.
FOR THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN FURTHER RESEARCH--
I am also offering a private webpage as a companion piece for this mailing
list.
It is set up through
myfamily.com and requires an invitation and a password.
To gain access to this site you need to have or do the following:
Have a desire to learn more about the genealogy that is within the scope of
our mailing list topic.
Be willing to share items with others in posting them on the page.
Send me a private email stating that you would like an invitation to the
webpage associated with this mailing list.
I have others so please specify.
Include your first AND last name so I can send you an invitation.
Thanks and I hope you enjoy both the list and the webpage.
Debbie Jennings
debbiej(a)iquest.net
"Following the footprints through time"
Researching in IN,KY,TN,NC,PA,NJ,VT,NY,MA,MD,
VA,CAN,GER,ENG