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From: Jo Autrey <>
Subject: Re: [TXCASS-L] Helping Others.
Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1998 13:31:04 -0800


Thanks for the reminder, it wouldn't hurt if this was posted more often to remind everyone not all who post are
experienced researchers and "should know already". I want also to thank everyone involved in this list as well as the
great bunch of list members who are so helpful. I also recommend that if possible to make a visit to Cass County for
searches in the Court House. You will be find a wonderful group of people to help you and make all records available
for your searches. Happy New Year, Everyone!

David W.Hooper wrote:

> > I received this on another list and thought it was appropriate
> >
> > "This was sent from the listowner of the Stark Co, OH list and I
> > thought it was worth passing along."
> >
> > For you who are veterans of email lists, this might be old
> > information. But, for those of you who haven't been a
> > Subscriber during previous holidays, let me give you a hint at
> > what is about to happen.
> >
> > Starting very soon since Santa, among others, has delivered
> > new computers, internet service, and genealogy gifts
> > (software) to a host of new rooters! We will be having an influx
> > of NEW subscribers to all the lists.
> >
> > This is GOOD! But while you will see new cousins, friends,
> > and contacts coming on-line, joining email lists, posting
> > surnames to databases, they will be asking all those
> > questions you have seen posted over and over again.
> > Unfortunate as it may be, new users mean we have to reinvent
> > the wheel all over again! *Grin*
> >
> > Please welcome the "newbies" to our lists, have PATIENCE
> > with them, help them and hopefully send them in the right
> > direction. For a month or so (perhaps til the end of January) it
> > will be helpful if we can refrain from using a lot of initials and
> > abbreviations in our responses. For example, when
> > discussing the FHC, lets all take a couple of seconds to type
> > "Family History Center," and give an explanation of who, what,
> > where, when. Please don't assume that EVERYONE knows
> > what it is, or has one near them.
> >
> > I can't stress enough how important your patience and help is
> > for the next month or two. Mistakes will be made, (like
> > posting a message that is blank, or no subject line, or leaving
> > entire digests in replies) and questions will be asked like
> > "What is the FHC, what is the SSDI, what is, can you explain,
> > where do I find, etc...Remember that these were once OUR
> > errors and OUR questions. We were all new once, and many
> > current subscribers are still learning, so let's continue the
> > spirit of cooperation throughout the year.
> >
> > I feel certain that our list will not have rudeness or flip answers
> > If you have a problem with an individual, please keep it OFF
> > the list (either email the person privately, or contact me). This
> > list is about helping each other. Let's be specific and clear in
> > our responses to folks, and give a little extra in explanations.
> >
> > Also keep in mind that new subscribers may know nothing
> > about computers, the internet, and genealogy, resulting in
> > many extremely inexperienced researchers. I hope we do not
> > have questions regarding computers, software, etc, but if one
> > does pop up, please respond to these questions off list if at
> > all possible.
> >
> > REMEMBER these new researchers may have file cabinets
> > full of information regarding YOUR own family tree, so let's be
> > as cordial, helpful and informative as we can be! You might
> > also re-post your family lines towards the end of January for all
> > of our "newbies" to see......just in case they connect.
> > Good Luck!!!!!!!!!
>
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