>It is easy to set preferences to not include message in the reply. >I suggest that people not use their personal address Dear Friends, I might as well jump in with complains although I may sound like Mary Sue's echo I'd be a much happier correspondent if Every one signed their message Every one changed the subject when appropriate to reflect the ACTUAL TOPIC Everyone gave some sort of location info- -city, state, country, climate.... SOMETHING ! Everyone who replies 'Me too" do that via private email, not to the whole group. and Everyone erase most of the original message except for specific points of reply. I am sure I could complain more, but these seem pretty basic 'good manners' for all participants. Thanks Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +