> > > my subscribers file and whose name is what Russell (that's Bertrand) > > called a proper name (it refers to one and only one individual person). > > > >Thank you for your candor. I would not subscribe anyone whom the list > >owner does not wish to be subscribed. > > > >-russ <[log in to unmask]> ftp.msen.com:pub/vendor/crynwr/crynwr.wav > > Forgive my obtuseness, but -- you would, then, check every new applicant > out with the listowner in question? Sounds like a lot of extra fuss and > pother all around. > > Mario Rups > [log in to unmask] > Actually, Mario a mere trouble maker or flamer is the least of your worries. You find people signed on who can cause real trouble or compromise your system and site etc. I think that a lot of people are aware of the problem but no one really wants to talk about because it can't be adequately dealt with.--Paul -- Dr. Paul S. di Virgilio, University of Toronto [log in to unmask]