Following problem: A list with Validate= All_Commands and password protected. The owner is not on the local node so validation by password is required. He wants to set his OWN list options. Neither a simple SET nor a SET ... FOR works. The statement on line 75 begins with "If origin = target" to check if the SET is done by a subscriber or FOR another user. In case of "by subscriber" a check for Validate is made - and if it's All_Commands the request is forwarded to the owners. So clearly it is not possible for the owner to change his own options! Christian P.S.: since I detected this on an 1.5o EARN server I send a cc: to LSTERN-L. The statement number is different for LISTEARN ...