Stephen Wright recently wrote: >If this .signature file is why you kicked Ms. Nachman off your list, then >I must say that I don't see what the problem is. The web page in question >offers a free software package (which isn't mentioned in the .sig anyway) >and some reviews of science fiction movies. Not very "commercial," if you >ask me. I've been on a couple of lists where SquareNotes and Ms. Nachman have maintained a presence. From purely personal observation, they maintain their presence on these lists exclusively to promote their product. Some listowners get irritated at this and take action, others are more laissez-faire. One list owner privately advised them to post something other than promotional messages to that list, or be gone; after their next posting, another "Why are we giving away this free product?" the owner pulled the plug on them, and explained his reason to the list. I may have already filtered SQN from my own lists, I don't remember. It seems to me this minor issue has festered simply because it highlights the differences in list owner styles. Some lock up the strawberries, some just don't have time to screw around with near-spammers, some are tolerant or even avuncular, and some check their lists every three months. So? If someone is more rigid, and his/her list members can't stand it, they'll leave. If a list is neglected, folks who care will start one on that topic with a more dutiful owner. -Dave Phillips