On Mon, 19 Aug 2002 16:31:51 +1000, Michael Shannon <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >To further decrease the chance of an outsider posting, wouldn't it be better >to set SEND= EDITOR, HOLD? As with many things about computers, it can be hard to say what is the "best" way to do something. Usually there are several ways. In answer to your question, Send= Editor,Hold directs messages from subscribers and from non-subscribers to the Moderator(s) for approval. The combination of Send= Private Default-Options= NoPost, Review will reject out-of-hand all messages from non-subscribers. Most Subscribers messages will also be rejected out-of-hand due to the NOPOST option. Only messages from the select few set to review will make it to the Moderator(s). That seems to be what the List Owner wanted.