Hi Dan, I don`t agree BECAUSE I feel many of the people on this list has become my friends - not "only" pwp friends, and in my opinion it`s so important that we as friends are alllowed ALSO to have a little fun, a joke, to be sad, to be glad. I have been a member for about 4 years and especially in the beginnig is was so important to know, that I wasn`t alone. If I only want information I could search in the archives, but one of the dayes I don`t feel well and I read an e-mail e.g. from Don or Barb Mallut can make my day bright. Have a nice day Sonia N NEVER GIVE UP ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan Parker <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: 13. januar 2000 16:09 Subject: needless list postings I agree wholeheartedly with Brian. I want to know about Parkinson's Disease. Although I feel sorry for people who may be lonely or want attention and thereby try to communicate with others through the Listserv, the real reason for this Listserv should be to discuss PD directly. Isn't there another Listserv, that sparkle-something-or-other, for people to chat? Regards, Dan