A moderator's job is definitely not an easy one. I am the moderator of a list that deals with ADD-ADHD on egroups. I have about 150 people on the list and we still have some conflicts. In the last 2 years, I have only had to ban 2 people. Unlike the FML list, my list is open to where all members can post. The main thing that everyone needs to realize....it is OK to voice an opinion, but, when you personally attack someone that is when things get ugly. This is like a BIG family and we all know that families have their conflicts and rivalry. Big, I don't know how you handle this on your list, but on mine, if someone is harassing another person, I have it open that the person can contact me privately. I then place both parties on moderate and I try to mediate a resolution. The reason for the moderate is so that they cannot flame each other on the list. Once a resolution is obtained. I then remove the moderation. I personaly feel BIG is doing a wonderful job as "List Dad" ;) I mean, he is trying to handle the personalities of "How Many?" people from all walks of life. <<Applauding Big>> Cindy Bubba Weedeater Goliath Baby [Posted in FML issue 3222]