WORDPLAY-L on [log in to unmask] - A Way With Words (Metaphors, Nuances, Euphemism, etc...) WordPlay-L is an unmoderated electronic discussion list that deals with the usage of words and phrases in the English language, including vocabulary, grammar, spelling and pronounciation. Participants will have a chance to debate wording or phrasing of controversial nature and explore the origins of English idioms. The list is open to all literary enthusiasts from the purist to the slang user. It promises to be intellectually challenging and also quite fun as word games and quizzes can be set by anyone for all to play. The list above was hosted by us for less than a week when the readership grew beyond our capacity. We run VMS software with limited capability. The Mailserv on it doesn't even have DIGEST feature which compounded the problem of mail handling. So, I am looking for a volunteer to host the Wordplay-L list. There are currently 650 addresses on the list (growing at about 150 per day at present), plus about 200 people who might rejoin if Wordplay-L re-appears as a digest. You'll need to be an experienced mail administrator, "well connected" in network terms, and able to cope with the wide range of addresses and of error reports that this many people can generate. This list is more suited to programs like listserv, listproc or majordomo. If/when a volunteer comes forward, I'll send him/her a copy of the current mailing list.