> Put the word QUIET before the ADD command (e.g.  quiet add list-name
> e-mail-address).

Then they wouldn't get the welcome message either :((

You'll have to go to your list's MAILTPL

find and put .QQ after:

>>> ADD1

if your host is using 1.8d .. the easiest way to do this is via the web interface.. mail
templates .. look for the one called ADD1

  ...Cleo  [log in to unmask]