It's not anything wrong with the way the list is run - it's some of the people in it who seem to enjoy "stirring the pot" After all we can't expect the people "running " the list to read every post and then decide whethere or not it belongs on the list - that is anathema. I've been more or less lurking for about 3 years or so and as far as the schmozzles are concerned I find " this , too shall pass " Patience is the word - let each storm blow out - with maybe a little encouragement ( gentle, of course ) Bob Anibal Even the founding of the Sparkle list did not make clear to some people that there is something basically wrong with (the way) this list (is run). And after a few months: SURPRISE........another listwar. Well, you can relax for a while untill the next listwar will be on in 3-4 months from now. Hans.