MAILING LIST FAQ

(Also see: Rootsweb's
HALSEY Mailing List Information Page)

Subscription:

What is the HALSEY Surname Mail List?

The HALSEY Surname Mail List is a place where individuals interested in genealogical research into the HALSEY and related family surnames may exchange ideas and information related to their research.

Who may join the HALSEY Surname Mail List?

Anyone, casual or serious, interested in researching HALSEY or related family surnames is encouraged to subscribe to the mail list.

How do I subscribe to the Mail List?

You may subscribe to the mail list by going to the mailing list page and following the instructions there.

Who do I contact if I have a problem subscribing to the mail list?

If you have problems subscribing to the mail list, contact the list administrator.

Resources:

Do list Archives exist? If so, how do I access them?

Archive for this mail list exist in both threaded and unthreaded format and are available through links provided on the site navigation bar.

Is there a list of genealogical resources available for doing research?

There is a list of genealogical resources, both free and commercial, available on the Helpful Links Page which can be accessed through the link provided on the site navigation bar. New sites are continually being added. If you have a list of favorite resource sites, please send them to me and I'll place them on the Helpful Links Page.

Operation:

Who should I contact with questions regarding operation of the mail list?

If you have any questions regarding operation of the mail list, please contact the list administrator using the link provided on the site navigation bar or by E-mail at [email protected]

How should I handle copyrighted material when posting to the mail list?

Please respect copyright laws. If you wish to quote documents or publications that are copyrighted, quote just a few words or lines as necessary giving credit to the author of the document or publication.

What type of material may be posted to the mail list?

Material posted to the list should be limited to only material directly related to the subject of the list. Advertisements, Chain Letters, virus warnings, or personal message should not be posted to the list. If you have a question or concern about something you would like to post to the mail list, contact the list administrator for verification.

What message formats are acceptable when posting to the mail list?

HTML and RTF message formats are not acceptable formats for posting to the mail list. They can cause problems for the mail server and many Email programs. Some mail programs come with these formats turned on, please turn them off before posting to the mail list.

How do I handle sending attachments to the mail list?

Please do not send attachments of any kind to the mail list, including V-Cards. If you have a document or other file of interest to the mail list, notify the mail list and; send it to individual addresses of those list members that request it, or send it to the list administrator to be posted on this web site.

Miscellaneous:

What do I do if I suspect I have received a virus from a mail list message?

The Rootsweb mail list servers, which support the HALSEY Surname Mail List, have many safeguards in place to prevent the passing of viruses to the mail lists. However, it is good practice to have an anti-virus program on your computer, up-to-date and running. If you believe you have received a virus from the mail list, Do not post to the list, contact the list administrator at [email protected].

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This page was last updated January 14, 2004.