This will help other posters focus their attention on your needs. What To Expect A few welcome messages sent to you privately. Even on the Shiki lists, if you approach the community this way, some people will greet you with open arms. They will give you great feedback. However, you need to be patient.
People are very busy and some lists are very busy, too.
If you do not receive any replies right away, give it a few days. The subject line is usually the first line of the haiku. Give some space at the top of the message, one or two lines will do. Paste in the haiku and hit return twice. Include a signature if you feel it is absolutely necessary.