On Wed, 16 Mar 1994 14:07:49 ECT Martin Raish said: >A subscriber asked to be added to my list without >a surname in her address. I tried, but the system so, put in an initial. susi s shouldn't be too offensive to her. and who cares if it is even the 'real last initial'. >person having two names, or at least an initial and >a name. Is this a requirement of LISTSERV? If so, >can I override it? I don't think you can override it. I've registered several people who have sent me direct requests (or requests to list) to subscribe wihout telling me a name as A Person or Some Body or other variants. So far, not a one of them has ever complained! cyclops Dan Lester Internet: [log in to unmask] Network Information Coordinator Bitnet: ALILESTE@IDBSU Boise State University Library Boise, Idaho 83725 In the kingdom of the blind, the 208-385-1235 one-eyed man is king. Erasmus. 1523