> I think he has commercial interest based upon his response. The fact >that he responded from an address other than the one he attempted to subscribe >from fuels the fires of my suspicions. Could it be their intent to broadcast >polling information over my list? Or does anyone here have a different opinion? Dear Fred Just set his account to REVIEW. That way he won't post anything without your approval. What is the subject of your list? Is there likely to be information posted that he could use? Would the other members mind? Lydia Fish Listowner vwar-l