> > > My first action after taking over an up-and-running LISTSERV, was to > try to > > > create a new list. LISTSERV replied > > > > > > "You are not allowed to create new lists. > > > (note - the request originated from [log in to unmask])" Thanks for all the suggestions folks, but Nathan finally solved the problem after I sent him the go.user file. Our system admin had changed the Postmaster line, helpfully inserting commas between names and ignoring the warning to use SPACES ONLY. Karl