On Tue, 19 Jun 2001, Michael McNeil wrote: > I have discovered an effective method of teaching a subscriber *why* > long quotes are undesirable, without going into the argument over > constructing archives that are actually benefiicial. I just place them > on digest for a week. <g> I am seriously considering placing all new > subscribers on digest for their first week during which I usually hold > back posting privaleges. I considered that long ago, and warned co-owner I might, but never did, though I do keep it in reserve. If I did that MAIL subscribers would be in no doubt as to whether I was a "nice guy" or not (actually, I am, just obey the list rules), though it might be a salutary education for some. Douglas [log in to unmask]