Dear Colleagues: I am attempting to create a welcome and farewell message for our list (really a mailing list now and not a discussion list). I have checked the archives, etc, but I must be missing something. Two questions: First, we are run 1.8a (unix version). What command do I use to send the message to our machine so that it is automatically distributed on each add? An example would be helpful. Also, from the documentation it appears that I don't need the help of the system's person. Second, since our's is really a mailing list, can I eliminate the standard "You have been added with a personal greeting. They can't use most of the commands on the page that is sent. Thanks in advance. Wayne Marr of FEN [log in to unmask] ******************