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Please put surnames in the subject line

jbonline1111@...
 

I've noticed that since this new format has become available, that the majority of posts do not list surnames in the subject line and sometimes not even in the body of posts.  When fellow contributors see surnames right away, they can quickly determine whether they can be helpful to you.  Further, many will take the time to research for you if they have the names. 

Use tags such as #Belarus as supplements.  For example, today I looked at a post with that tag because my family came from that area. However, if the surnames had been posted, I would have known that I was unable to help.   

Thanks to all who work to make this discussion group helpful to everyone.
Peter Lebensold
 

It will also help those in the future - who might be searching for the name in this blog's archives - to find you.

Peter LEBENSOLD
Toronto
sharon yampell
 

The problem with your post is you didn’t sign it or add your location!

 

Sharon F. Yampell

Voorhees, NJ USA

 

From: jbonline1111@...
Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2020 11:15 AM
To: main@...
Subject: [JewishGen.org] Please put surnames in the subject line

 

I've noticed that since this new format has become available, that the majority of posts do not list surnames in the subject line and sometimes not even in the body of posts.  When fellow contributors see surnames right away, they can quickly determine whether they can be helpful to you.  Further, many will take the time to research for you if they have the names. 

Use tags such as #Belarus as supplements.  For example, today I looked at a post with that tag because my family came from that area. However, if the surnames had been posted, I would have known that I was unable to help.   

Thanks to all who work to make this discussion group helpful to everyone.

 
Dahn Cukier
 

If you are looking only for specific surnames, there is a site on
the Jewishgen website for this.

Anyway, I disagree with your suggestion. I do not care who
is being searched, all overheard conversations can be
helpful.

Dani

When you start to read readin,
how do you know the fellow that
wrote the readin,
wrote the readin right?

Festus Hagen
Long Branch Saloon
Dodge City, Kansas


On Sunday, January 19, 2020, 12:32:13 AM GMT+2, sharon yampell <genealogicalgenie@...> wrote:


The problem with your post is you didn’t sign it or add your location!

 

Sharon F. Yampell

Voorhees, NJ USA

 

From: jbonline1111@...
Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2020 11:15 AM
To: main@...
Subject: [JewishGen.org] Please put surnames in the subject line

 

I've noticed that since this new format has become available, that the majority of posts do not list surnames in the subject line and sometimes not even in the body of posts.  When fellow contributors see surnames right away, they can quickly determine whether they can be helpful to you.  Further, many will take the time to research for you if they have the names. 

Use tags such as #Belarus as supplements.  For example, today I looked at a post with that tag because my family came from that area. However, if the surnames had been posted, I would have known that I was unable to help.   

Thanks to all who work to make this discussion group helpful to everyone.

 
boris
 

Thank you, Sharon and Peter,

Yes, please list your full name and location but also a contact info in the body of the message. If there is a need to write a direct message, a responder should not waste his time figuring out how to do it. There is no benefit in hiding.

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