I think there needs to be a dedlicated balance bethose who require the privacy and protection, and those that require freedom and openness here. This issue must be further scrutinised. JT > Douglas wrote: > > >To be of value to the researcher all the material must be preserved > > I would agree with this statement in regards to some lists but not > others. A list dedicated to the emotional support of its members > should have as a first priority meeting member needs and not > the needs of potential researchers. > > One of my lists involves discussion of the construction of currently > evolving therapy models; I regard these records as archival material > that should not be fussed unless the material is not relevant to the > function of the list. > > Jim Keim >