I think it is a courtesy to the list owner. To be able to accept or reject a possible legit message. Especially on some lists, it might be possible. A bit of a job for us. But I think it is important I know how frequently spams are occurring. Otherwise, the machine will be in charge of the asylum instead of the inmates. -- Suzanne Toomey Spinks, Buffalo NY, Planet Earth. Drop a pebble on the beach and shake a star. C.R.E.A. Institute Creativity Research, Evolution, Application If you need a Dream and Do Team, E-mail me.