Kevin: Here's a thought: * default-options= NORENEW * renewal= 3-monthly Then from time to time, issue Q listname WITH NOMAIL FOR *@* then SET those with NOMAIL: QUIET SET listname RENEW FOR userid@node Unfortunately, it might be 3-months from the time that YOU issue the SET until RENEWAL processing kicks in (because you have implicitly altered the last activity date). Of course this scenario assumes that if they were able to SET NOMAIL themselves, they would be able to respond OK to the LISTSERV during renewal processing. My limited experience has been that people who are subscribed yet in the hospital don't want to come back to a reader full of mail. Thus, my scenario is based on your particular slant on the subject. [log in to unmask] Welcome to the "Mmgt. By Groping Network" 814 863 1843 31 Shields Bldg. -- Penn State -- University Park, PA 16802-1202 USA