When the spam from the actuary got posted to my list, I immediately mailed [log in to unmask] to complain. (As an aside - I strongly encourage all users of mailing lists to deal with spams in this manner as opposed to resorting to "mail bombing" to exact revenge as has been suggested.) This morning, the following message was waiting in my mailbox from [log in to unmask]: ********* Thank you for your report. This user has been permanently removed from the system for abuse of Usenet and mailing lists. We apologize for any inconvenience that was caused. Margaret ___________________________________________________________________________ NETCOM On-line Communication Services Technical Support Staff 24-hour Support Line: 408-983-5970 [log in to unmask] ********* Just FYI.... Take care, David