Put a minus sign before the topic name you wish to NOT receive. Example: if you don't want to get the JUNK topic, then send SET listname TOPICS -JUNK -- Roger Burns [log in to unmask] On Sun, 14 May 1995, Jeff Finlay, NYU wrote: > Is there a way that a subscriber can send a set topics message to > a listserv that will enable him/her to receive all mail *except* one > particular type of TOPIC posting. I tried various combinations, but > it seems that unless you're set to TOPICS, listserv will deliver the > whole ball of wax to you.