In addition to Bill and Dan's comments, you could also consider the methods of distribution: 1) TOPIC-ical areas 2) DIGEST 3) INDEX 4) REPLY-TO= SENDER,RESPECT 5) update your Welcome file to place emphasis on how to interact with the list (no "me toos," surveys answers to originator 6) MAX size for each posting -- 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"