Dear Seniors, Recently, a new subscriber, has directed a message to the entire list where she expressed political views and had a signature with words - such as "penis & vagina" in a political or sexual activist context. Now, FISH-ECOLOGY/SEARN/SUNET/SE has been joined by over 600 scientists from 34 countries. I contacted backchannel the susbscriber and told her that "neither politics nor sexist statements are desired in FISH-ECOLOGY". My view is that many of the members may be _severely annoyed_ (included myself) by such topics. I also want to keep discussion issues within the topics covered by the network (ecology of fish and fisheries and related topics). SUNET pays manpower (SysOP), hardware and communications for fisheries ecological exchange. Now, I received a reply of the type: Mind your own biz ... etc.! I think I have a cow-boy around here and I would thank you for some advice. Thank you. Aldo-Pier.