Again, Passing files through a node untouched is what you are supposed to do, as much as possible. If it goes to a userid (i.e. LISTSERV) and is re-distributed, even if it comes out the same, then it is 'resent' and would not, in my opinion, come under the guidelines in 556's flame. So, ** Flame on ** Let's get things in the right context. ** Flame off ** BITNIC should take more responsibility for this stuff, not CUNYVM. /Geert