The long answer to that question can be had by e-mailing the following to: [log in to unmask] /* --------------------- clip and save ---------------- */ //ListSrch JOB Echo=no Database Search DD=Rules OUTLIM=4000 f=mail //Rules DD * S * IN LSTOWN-L SINCE 94 WHERE SENDER CONTAINS - (klassen or eric or pmw1 or winship) print /* // EOJ /* --------------------- clip and save ---------------- */ The short answer is that it is an list-owner initiated list definition that prevents problem subscribers (or automated processes such as postmasters) from e-mailing your list. -- co-owner INFOSYS, TQM-L, CPARK-L, ERAPPA-L, JANITORS, LDBASE-L, et -L [log in to unmask] "Are cycle-stealers thieves? ;-)" +1 814 863 1843 31 Shields Bldg. -- Penn State Univ -- University Park, PA 16802-1202 USA