Anyone who thinks anything they post on this list or any other is private is deluding himself. I can read it, and nobody asked me if I have Parkinsons (I don't). Anybody can join. Anybody can tell lies or make mailing lists of our e-mail addresses. Just remember the old old adage, "Caveat emptor". Or the less ancient one, "Take it with a grain of salt." Seeing should not be believing!! If John Cottingham's new site is easier to use, then use it. If you want your messages to be private, don't use the Internet. Alan E. Richards