On Wed, 17 Mar 2004 10:29:44 +1000, Michael Shannon <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >Actually, there _is_ a way to do this. You can use the Renewal= keyword >and change the PROBE1 template to have the wording of the WELCOME message. >This is commonly used for a rotating FAQ; you can even tune it to send a >different file at alternating periods. By turning on the 'Probe' parameter >of Renewal= you can also perform active probing at the same time. > >See Chapter 9.8.2 of the LISTSERV Owner's Manual for details or online here ><http://www.lsoft.com/manuals/1.8e/owner/owner.html#_Toc9154335>. I tried to do this a couple of years ago with a weekly list of netiquette reminders, and the result was as Francoise described; only the lurkers got it. The "regulars," many of whom needed the reminders more than the lurkers did, got nothing. H. Stephen Wright [log in to unmask]