I posted this message a few days ago, but for some reason it did not get sent out. I need help using TOPICS. I own a moderated list called PHARMA-MKTING. Currently, PHARMA-MKTING is used for discussions (DISCUSSION) and the distribution of a monthly newsletter (NEWS) and email advertisements and other paid announcements (ADV). I would like to separate subscribers into 2 groups - those that receive the newsletter and advertisements ONLY and those that receive every message sent to the list (discussions, newsletter, and advertisements). I plan to add the following topics by defining them in the list header: * Topics= NEWS,ADV,DISCUSSION * Default-Topics= NEWS,ADV,OTHER I don't want those subscribers who want to participate in discussions to worry about posting messages with a topic name in the subject line of their posts, nor do I want to insert the topic name during the approval process for messages. I am the only person that posts the newsletters and ADV messages to the list. The messages that I post are not a problem, because I will properly format the sunject line and the messages will get to the right people. I am concerned, however, about the discussion messages posted by subscribers without ANY topic name in the subject line. Will these messages get to the right people - i.e., all subscribers EXCEPT those who just want to receive the newsletter? Thanks for any help you can give me. John Mack