I don't think there's any problem, But I just want to make everyone aware,
if you aren't already.
It seems to be in the North part of the state but I am not sure where this
fellow is researching. A researcher is posting to MSGEN county lists for
a "roll call" of surnames. This is a common practice by listowners to
pickup traffic on lists and to help new list members find others
researching the same surnames. However, this guy is asking that surnames
be sent to him privately so it will not "disrupt" the list. Which is a bit
unusual. He goes on to list rules that people must follow when sending so
that he can "cut and paste" into a spreadsheet that he will alphabetize and
send to the list on a certain date. He then states there can be no
corrections after that because he is moving on to another list.
I don't think there's anything underhanded here, just a
overzealous researcher who wants to "help" and as long as there aren't any
complaints, it's up to you as to whether you wish to allow him to do this
on your lists (if he does it on your county lists) As listowners you have
that option. If your researchers don't mind and you don't mind, I don't
think he's hurting anything. Just be aware and if something comes up such
as a complaint from another subscriber let me know.
Thanks,
Linda
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MSGW SC
CC & Listowner for Rankin & Warren
UIN# 279574