Where to post a query?

A general hint for discussion forums is to
a) Check the amount of activity. Low activity means that there is less chance to get a reply.
b) Check the quality of replies.

On the forums relating to Finnish genealogy in English there are usually few people answering and more asking questions. If the previous queries are unanswered or answered poorly, then you might want to try some place else.

Alternatives I am aware of:

• The Finlander Forum was originally focused on the Swedish speaking areas of Finland, but I think it has widened since then. Active.
• Ancestry.com message board for Finland has Americans posting and only a few people from Finland checking in. Linked to the Rootsweb Finland mailing list
• Yahoo Group FinlandGenealogy is not very active, but people usually get a reply.
• GenForum for Finland reasonable activity.
  

General tips to making genealogy queries apply. Give enough information, state what you are looking for or what is the problem you have. Personally I take issue with people who post queries without checking any information about Finnish genealogy before hand. They either

a) do not have enough information to "jump the pond", in which case the only thing to say is: you need more information, go and try to find it
b) do have enough information but do not explain why they are not proceeding with the research.

If you are simply looking for someone to do your genealogy for you, there are professionals for that. More on finding them later.