> What happens if they send all messages to you or a copy thereof? -- Paul. ... >Dr. Paul S. di Virgilio, University of Toronto [log in to unmask] Unless the writer specifically relinquishes copyright, copyright remains with the writer. I think, judging by the wording of Title 17 of the US Code, that messages sent to a list are de jure copyright by poster (at least, that part that poster has written) -- but, of course, de facto the poster has lost the copyright, since it would be pretty well impossible to enforce it. Of course, that's *United States* law. Variations exist, and not everyone adheres to the Berne convention. Lesson: if you want to have a *semblance* of control, mark it copyright; if you want some *chance* of control, register the piece with the Copyright Office; if you want *real* control, don't post it to the Internet. Mario Rups [log in to unmask]