Date: Sat, 30 Apr 1994 13:07:24 CDT From: Rich Winkel <[log in to unmask]> I'd say that roughly half the time when I delete subscribers for email bounces and send them an explanation, they respond and ask to be put back on the list. Sometimes a list distribute job runs on a machine which has temporarily forgotten how to reach a particular host, and direct email bypasses that machine. That's the problem of list management -- determining which bounces are permanent, and which are temporary. You *could* remove anyone whose mail ever bounces, but if it's hard work you're trying to avoid (and I'm not talking about you or anyone in particular, Rich) then you should probably not be running a mailing list. -russ <[log in to unmask]> ftp.msen.com:pub/vendor/crynwr/crynwr.wav Crynwr Software | Crynwr Software sells packet driver support | ask4 PGP key 11 Grant St. | +1 315 268 1925 (9201 FAX) | Quakers do it in the light Potsdam, NY 13676 | LPF member - ask me about the harm software patents do.