> > So if you want only real names in posts, you will have to require they > > set that properly in their email client. Aside from the obvious problems > > with this, AOL doesn't even send a name in the From: field. > > Actually with AOL addresses, and I think with all who do not put a name in > the From: field in their email client, we get the database name when the > post is distributed to the list. I guess I should have proof read that paragraph, correct statement, but it sure didn't belong in that sentence :-) You are correct of course, LISTSERV will use the db name if one is not supplied in the From: