While what Eric says about the potential of net.kook following through on his lawsuit threat is valid, though you can't dismiss the possibility of one with deep pockets, there is the other side, listowner having to file to get rid of the idiot (though, probably, a court judgement wouldn't deter such). I just want to be sure that listowners have the means to defend themselves against such nasty net.kooks . Vindication is needed. If this person has been besmirching the listowner's character, morals, orwhatever hither and yon, who knows what damage may have been done with a potential employer of the listowner (or even the current employer). My point is that if the *listowner* gets to the point where it seems the the only recourse is a civil suit or charge of crime, there should be a a resource available for material help, besides the pep-talks, advice, etc. (I do contribute my share, don't I :-) ). And in the event net.kook really does have deep pockets and files suit, it would be nice to know there is reliable backing from fellow listowners for defense, in case one hasn't the means and there's no support from the host site. Oh, heck, I don't know, I just don't want any good listowner to cave in to threats based on sand due to lack of needed resources. Douglas Douglas Winship Hays County, Texas [log in to unmask] Secondary AUTOCAT Listowner