> annoying. Or we can become a private list, and receive postings only from > members. I am not sure we would lose anything by this and we would > certainly gain the protection against spamming. But I would like to know > what you think before I do anything..... The medieval-religion list is moderated on this basis, I think. It doesn't appear to lose out on anything. It's a good idea, if you ask me. Members should provide the information, including that coming from the 'outside world', - from other lists, for example. Members can also be properly punished, as you have demonstrated. They are left free to introduce 'half-commercial' material, e.g. book announcements (asking the moderator's permission is a good idea if in doubt). Christoph Cluse Uni Trier Germany [log in to unmask]