I think you need to clarify the nature of your moderation (that means different things to different people). Who or what are you trying to control? Are non-list members able to post? There is a "virtual" listserv concept of semi-moderation: no editor involvement (usually) for subscriber posts. The subscriber list might be open, closed, or by_owner. How many subscribers are there? Are they a chatty crowd? Are they e-mail literate? Are they newbies? All this matters when guestimating time. -- co-owner INFOSYS, TQM-L, CPARK-L, ERAPPA-L, JANITORS, LDBASE-L, et -L [log in to unmask] "Helping U fulfill your e-mail needs" +1 814 863 1843 31 Shields Bldg. -- Penn State Univ -- University Park, PA 16802-1202 USA