Mailing List Information
Subscriptions
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In a nutshell... ;-)
REMEMBER THESE ADDRESSES
If you need help, contact the listowner, whose address is:
NYSUFFOL-Admin@rootsweb.com
To POST a message to this list, send it
to:
NYSUFFOL-L@rootsweb.com
To SUBSCRIBE or UNSUBSCRIBE send a
message to:
NYSUFFOL-L-request@rootsweb.com
(for mail mode)
or
NYSUFFOL-D-request@rootsweb.com
(for digest mode)
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Welcome to the Suffolk County
Mail List Subscription Page
So You Are Interested in Subscribing?
To subscribe to the mail list, read and follow the directions:
The mail list is available in two formats or modes.
The first mode is the "mail mode," the second is the
"digest mode."
In the "mail mode" the subscriber receives every
message posted to the list as an individual email message shortly
after it is sent.
In the "digest mode" several messages posted to the
list may be consolidated and periodically sent as a single email
message to the subscriber. The frequency of email messages
received in "digest mode" will vary with the size and
frequency of posts to the list.
Clicking on one of the following buttons should cause a
pre-addressed email window to pop-up. The message will contain
the appropriate email address and the subscribe command.
When the window appears send the subscribe message as you would
any other email message. If your subscribe command is successful
you should shortly receive a verifying message from the Suffolk
County Mailing List server with additional information.
If You Want to Unsubscribe
To unsubscribe from the mail list, select the correct link for
the mode in which you are currently subscribed:
NYSUFFOL-L-request@rootsweb.com
NYSUFFOL-D-request@rootsweb.com
Clicking on one of the links should
cause a pre-addressed email window to pop-up. The message will
contain the appropriate email address and the unsubscribe
command.
When the window appears, send the unsubscribe message as you
would any other email message. If your unsubscribe command is
successful you should shortly receive a verifying message from
the Suffolk County Mailing List server.
To Change from Mail to Digest Mode
To change your subscription from the "mail mode" to the
"digest mode" you must first unsubscribe from the
"mail mode" and then subscribe to the "digest
mode." The following steps will led you through the process.
STEP 1:
To unsubscribe from the "mail mode," click on the
following link. It should cause a pre-addressed email window to
pop-up containing the unsubscribe command.
NYSUFFOL-L-request@rootsweb.com
When the window appears, send the
unsubscribe message as you would any other email message.
STEP 2:
To subscribe in the "digest mode," click on the
following link. It should cause a pre-addressed email window to
pop-up containing the subscribe command.
NYSUFFOL-D-request@rootsweb.com
When the window appears, send the
subscribe message as you would any other email message. If your
unsubscribe and subscribe commands were successful, you should
shortly receive verifying messages for both commands from the
Suffolk County Mailing List server.
To Change from Digest to Mail
Mode
To change your subscription from the "digest mode" to
the "mail mode" you must first unsubscribe from the
"digest mode" and then subscribe to the "mail
mode". The following steps will led you through the process.
STEP 1:
To unsubscribe from the "digest mode," click on the
following link. It should cause a pre-addressed email window to
pop-up containing the unsubscribe command.
NYSUFFOL-D-request@rootsweb.com
When the window appears, send the
unsubscribe message as you would any other email message.
STEP 2:
NYSUFFOL-L-request@rootsweb.com
To subscribe in the "mail
mode," click on the link above. It should cause a
pre-addressed email window to pop-up containing the subscribe
command.
When the window appears, send the subscribe message as you would
any other email message. If your unsubscribe and subscribe
commands were successful, you should shortly receive verifying
messages for both commands from the Suffolk County Mailing List
server.
Need Assistance from the List Administrator
Clicking on the following link will pop-up a pre-addressed email
window.
When the window appears, type a
description of the assistance you need in to the message window.
The word HELP on the subject line will alert the administrator
that this is a request for assistance.
After typing the text, send the assistance request as you would
any other email message.
Mailing List FAQ
Subscription:
What is the Suffolk County Mail List?
The Suffolk County Mail List is a place where individuals
interested in genealogical research into the Suffolk County and
related family s may exchange ideas and information related to
their research.
Who may join the Suffolk County Mail List?
Anyone, casual or serious, interested in researching Suffolk
County is encouraged to subscribe to the mail list.
How do I subscribe to the Mail List?
You may subscribe to the mail list by following the instructions
in the section above.
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:
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 NYSUFFOL-Admin@rootsweb.com.
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 Suffolk County
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 NYSUFFOL-Admin@rootsweb.com.
This page was last updated April 10, 2003.