This is a closed mailing list, which means only subscribers can post messages. However, the very odd piece may get through. Rootsweb does their best to keep them out of your mailbox. Mail mode simply means that every e-mail that is sent to the list is sent on to you separately. This list is strictly for Simpson genealogy discussion.
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Not only is it hard to read, it is considered shouting. However, this does not apply to the listing of surnames in the messages. Sometimes it can be a DumbList in frustrating ways. Reuben Simpson List Rick Charnes has set up a rootsweb mailing list for researchers of Reuben Simpson. Below is a copy of his welcome message.