At 9:49 AM -0700 5/27/01, Jeff Parke wrote: > >we do end up reading every message not so much to look for flames or >inappropriate postings, but because veterinarians are by nature >clueless about email and often post unsubscribe or other pleas for >help to the list under such helpful Subject lines as "re: stinky >ears", etc. Believe me, it isn't just veterinarians. <G> I agree though, it is another reason to read all of the messages. At least open them and take a glance. I don't necessary read all the way to the bottom on every message, especially if it is a list member who has been on a long time and never caused trouble. >I mention all of this because I feel we've struck a pretty reasonable >balance of work, fun, frustration and rewards in how we run these >lists and for the most part the subscribers are wildly appreciative >of our efforts. That last part is still the main reason for doing >this. For sure. My subscribers (on Showdogs-L) are some of the ones paying you guys and gals. Nothing is more important to us than a good DVM who is keeping up to date on what is attacking our animals now. Feel free to pass on a great big "Thank You!" to all your list people from us. Mary