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Friends: Early on in my list membership, I wanted my parents to ask some questions of Dad's neuro at their next appointment. He was receptive to them asking questions, but when they mentioned that I subscribed to this list, he commented essentially that "there's some pretty crazy stuff on that list". That comment effectively eliminated my parent's interest in hearing information that I gleaned from the list. I continue to stay on the list because it helps me, 1,500 miles away from my parents, to know as much as I can about the disease, and to be part of this cyber support-group. I do believe that if the medical establishment views this list positively, as a useful clearinghouse for patient and caregiver information, it enriches the relationship that members can have with their physician. If, on the other hand, we are perceived as a bunch of cranks, I know from personal experience that it makes it harder. Please remember how large the ripple of information and comments we're all exchanging is within the much broader Parkinson's community. I appreciate the efforts of many on the list to protect our collective vulnerability. Please know in advance that I will not respond either personally or publicly to any *flaming* resulting from my comments. Best wishes to all, Mary Jean Gunden father 76/8