TOPICS is somewhat difficult to implement on an existing list since it requires some non-obvious one-time tasks. For previous discussions on this topic ;-), I suggest a review of the best of LSTOWN-L by sending the following to [log in to unmask] /* --------------------- clip and save ---------------- */ //ListSrch JOB Echo=no Database Search DD=Rules OUTLIM=5000 f=mail //Rules DD * Select 'topic=' in lstown-l since 93 where sender - contains (eric or nathan or klassen or pmw1) print body /* // EOJ /* --------------------- clip and save ---------------- */ -- co-owner: INFOSYS, TQM-L, CPARK-L, ERAPPA-L, JANITORS, LDBASE-L, et -L URL:mailto:[log in to unmask] "Never confuse the messenger with the message"