On a related point, I have noticed a recent change in the behaviour of STAT-L ([log in to unmask]). In the past, the 'Reply to' field in distributed messages always pointed back to the list. Recently, there have been a mixture, some pointing to the list and some to the originator of the message; it could be that the difference depends upon whether the message originated as a direct STAT-L posting, or came via sci.stat.consult, although it does not look to me as if that is always the explanation. Talking of SAT-L, it appears ill at present - I think because the link between it and sci.stat.consult has broken. John ----------------------------------------------------------- Dr John Whittington, Voice: +44 1296 730225 Mediscience Services Fax: +44 1296 738893 Twyford Manor, Twyford, E-mail: [log in to unmask] Buckingham MK18 4EL, UK CompuServe: 100517,3677 -----------------------------------------------------------