I don't think John or David addressed the issue(s). I don't think the issue is what do AOL patrons do (or not do) with their e-mail box, but if LISTSERV technology on certains platforms can EFFECTIVELY DISTRIBUTE mail to 140k users via an (appropriately sized) platform and network. A corollary is SHOULD you use e-mail for that sized list, or instead user alternative media such as Usenet or in-house BBS? This of course is a matter of tools, facilities, education and training (and is an internal issue where I sit). -- co-owner: INFOSYS, TQM-L, CPARK-L, ERAPPA-L, JANITORS, LDBASE-L, et -L URL:mailto:[log in to unmask] "BEEP if you luv LDBASE"