After about 5 bounces or whenever they post a "I am out of the office until...," I set them to nomail status. For international members whose systems might be down for weekends, I tolerate a few days. Then I send a note reminding them that they can set themselves to mail status and nomail status in the future. Craig -- Craig Gjerde, PhD [log in to unmask] Univ of Wisconsin Listowner of Family-L http://family.gws.uky.edu/FamL/Family-L.HTM