Jim, I also got the chain-mail letter. Don Bern says he has been on the list for 5 years. Does anyone recall seeing his postings? The following is my reply to Don, which pretty much sums up my feelings about such "fund raising" plan. << Sorry, I can't participate. This scheme, in my opinion, is a blatant pyramid plan. I'm sure you know that pyramids are illegal. Even though you say that enclosing a note saying, "put me on your mailing list", makes it legal, you must see that you are going against the intent of the law. I would consider it unethical to participate, much less ask six of my friends to get involved. I think you should rethink your participation in this scam.>> If something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Mary, 59 DX 2 yrs,