A corrollary (obverse) topic is dealing with folks who want to subscribe especially to a SEND= OPEN,CONFIRM list. When I receive a -REQUEST from such a newbie, assuming that our auto-response template (REQACK1) is not up to snuff, I invariably try to have them do so themselves. This is sort of like a driver's license test -- they need to acquire the skills of e-mail in order to properly interact with the list and LISTSERV. [Later, maybe they can successfully UNSUB themselves?!] If they can pass, then they are "qualified." Pete Weiss @ Penn State