For 2 lists that I run, I use a common Filter file. What I did is in both lists, I have in the list header: * .ik commonfilt When I review the lists, the entire Filter file has been correctly included (ie. the header appears as if it was included normally). However, the people listed in those addresses are still able to post. These lists are running on Listserv 1.8c running under Solaris. I don't have a list that uses the filters normally, so I can't tell if it's a problem with the Filter keyword, or the fact that it's being included. (sample contents of commonfilt.keywords) * Filter= Also, * [log in to unmask], * ....