On Sun, 17 Nov 2002, Jan A Bergeron VMD wrote: > My problem is with individuals who cannot seem to learn to quote > effectively; they simply click on reply and include everything from > previous posts. I have had the same problem on the same kind of list -- study the archives to see how the stats line up for valid messages and set message length limits that would include 98% or so of all messages. Tell the list about the new limit and watch the serial quoters start losing their ability to post without some redaction on their own part. I also added a footer to every message that reads, "Quoting is fine and good, but no one needs a digest with every message." -- DCP -- Douglas Palmer | SystemsManager, USDC-EDNY | rm -rf /bin/laden 225 Cadman Plaza East | Internet: [log in to unmask] Brooklyn, New York 11201 | CCNA,CCNP