I thought that I should clarify that to a large extent compumed is a very happy peaceful list which has not experienced any abusive users. We exchange mainly technological data about health care and computer applications with a view to setting international standards and making available the lastest information about virtual reality, disability and 4 other related topics. There is not an exceptional amount of discussion except for the exchange of information from around the world and the posting of requests for MRI images etc or information about rare diseases. So, this is a very contented list because most of the content is not very controversial but scientific. When I read the listserver protocol from Paris while I was preparing my first electronic conference in Europe, I understood this to be the purpose for developing listserver software and followed the protocol quite closely even to the point of deleting all information which might be construed as advertising except for the price where it had some bearing on accessibility of the hardware or software. We are relatively speaking a genteel and learned group: I have always discouraged flaming and shifts from our topics, but this seldom happens. The listserver with which I am associated has 20 lists and excellent facilities, but is not located in the same country. This has made theproblems all the more frustrating. Thanks for any advice or suggestions in advance. --Paul -- Dr. Paul S. di Virgilio, University of Toronto [log in to unmask]