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From: "The Green's" <>
Subject: [BRE] UNSUBSCRIBE
Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2001 16:37:39 -0500
References: <3.0.1.16.20011202065432.0867d8a8@pop.voyager.net>


----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Bosserman" <>
To: <>
Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2001 6:54 AM
Subject: [BRE] ***BRETHREN LIST, PLEASE READ!***


> 2 Dec 2001
>
> It has been suggested by list-members that the RULES of this
> Brethren Genealogy Forum be repeated to all list-members at
> least once per month. These RULES are sent to every new user
> when they first subscribe. It is sent in the form of the
> "Welcome Message." In keeping with the request we will
> hereafter send it to the entire list of subscribers around
> the first of every month.
>
>
> ============== OUR RULES FOLLOW ==============
>
>
> The purpose of the BRETHREN List is for the exploring and sharing
> of Brethren related genealogy and/or history. This list began in
> May 1996 and has always been user-driven rather than moderator-
> controlled. The richness and variety of topics discussed is a tribute
> to the hundreds of members from all geographic areas and religious
> backgrounds who ask questions and share answers.
>
> Most of the time, you are not aware of the Moderator's presence, but
> be assured that every message is read and, when necessary, acted upon.
> In keeping with the Brethren way, however, even these cases are
> generally taken care of via private message.
>
> The Brethren Genealogy Network is here for one and for all to
> share and enjoy. It was first created on 9th May 1996. As of
> now there are over 600 hundred persons receiving it.
>
> The term "Brethren" as used here alludes to all persons and
> places that now, or in the past, have any type of connection
> to the church groups known as: Church Of The Brethren; German
> Baptist; Tunkers; Dunkers; Grace Brethren; and other church
> groups that descend from the movement started by the Alexander
> Mack group during 1708 at Schwarzenau Germany.
>
> This conference is for the discussion of Brethren History and
> genealogy. Care should be taken not to over do discussions about
> such things as computer software, general research methods, etc.
> Likewise, it in not intended as a place for the discussion or
> comparison of religious doctrines.
>
> This is not to say that such things can not be mentioned, however
> in some cases it may be best if such topics be sent privately
> rather then to everyone on the Brethren Network. Try to keep in
> mind that some of the users have to pay by the minute for their
> on-line time. For them non-genealogy related messages are not
> always welcome.
>
> Feel free to post as many Brethren related queries as you wish.
> If you are not sure that they are Brethren related but think
> they may be, go ahead and enter them. Brethren Family and Church
> related histories are also welcome.
>
> So long as they are Brethren Genealogy or History related you are
> encouraged to ANSWER ON THIS LIST-SERVER rather than by private
> e-mail. That way persons with similar questions or knowledge may
> see your interest and join in. And please don't forget to update
> the SUBJECT HEADERS OF YOUR MESSAGES. Many people only scan these
> subject headers to see what holds their interest. The subject header
> is the statement in the header of your message that tells what the
> message is about. For example in this message it is "Welcome To
> The Brethren Genealogy Network."
>
> Although I am the group's moderator I hope to govern with a
> very loose hand, and will be open for suggestion at all times.
> Suggestions should be sent e-mail to: < > and
> not directly to the list-server. If such suggestions seem to have
> merit they may be put into use.
>
> If for any reason I am not available to help with the daily operation
> of this Brethren Genealogy Group you should contact James Shuman
> Gale Honeyman, or Ron McAdams who are the group's co-moderators.
>
> James Shuman's < >
> Gale E. Honeyman < >
> Ron McAdams < >
>
> Most persons interested in genealogy are very helpful and caring
> people, however for that one out of several hundred that tries to
> "pick crow" the following is included: Quarreling, soap-boxing,
> foul language, flaming, etc will not be tolerated and will be
> reason, with or without warning, for a person being disconnected
> from the Brethren List Server.
>
> We also ask that if you use "carbon-copy" or "forwarded" messages
> to the Brethren Network do so with extreme moderation. Also, do not
> send attached files over the server. If you send attached files, send
> them to a person's private e-mail address, never to the list-server
> at the e-mail address <>
>
> It is important that you take note that the Brethren List-Server
> is set up to automatically send all messages sent to it back to a
> return e-mail address of <>. But sometimes
> that fails, particularly if you click the "Reply Button" on your
> screen. Watch the "SEND TO" and "REPLY TO" lines in the header
> of your outgoing message and be sure they read
>
> If for one reason or another you want your message to go out to a
> private e-mail address, then change the "SEND TO" line in the header
> of your message before you send it.
>
> We are using the The RootsWeb list server and it is set up to
> automatically drop you from it's list if your messages start bouncing
> (can not get to you) for one reason or another. Examples include;
> you have not been picking up your e-mail so your mailbox is full and
> won't take anymore messages, or your internet provider has equipment
> failure, or any of several other reasons.
>
> If this happens it is not a reflection on you in anyway. It is just
> the way the RootsWeb server works. Just sign back on by sending a
> message to "" and place nothing in
> the body of the message except one word: SUBSCRIBE
>
> In order to unsubscribe send a message to the same address with
> one and only one word in the message body: UNSUBSCRIBE
>
> We also call to your attention to a Brethren World Wide Web Page
> (WWW) at URL: http://www.cob-net.org/genhis.htm
> The page's administrator is Ron Gordon who can be reached at
>
>
> Thanks for being with us and for reading this. We suggest that
> you keep a copy of this message for future reference.
>
> ----------------------------------------
> Joe Bosserman, Moderator
> Brethren Genealogy-History Network
>
> ----------------------------------------
> revised 1 November 2001
> >
>
>
>
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