Well, I am all for the GLOBAL SIGNOFF idea. If it is implemented using the DISTRIBUTE process - then a method must be devised where we can "guarantee" an efficient DIST job is passed around the world. As for the CPU time incurred by each LISTSERV node - I consider that a necessary given cost since it is necessary maintenance. If we want to deal with a large volume of users in an automated fashion in order to releave (in the long run) a large volume of nasty headaches - then the development time spent is worth it. If it becomes impossible to implement? well, that is another problem altogether. Let's go for it! - Michael Gettes, Boston University It would also be nice if it was applied to all lists at each LISTSERV - but I guess that is already understood.