I was discussing with a KNOWLEDGEABLE friend off-list that some people don't know that they can't just legally copy things from the FML without actual permission (nor can they legally take anyone else's work and put their own names on it, or they might face some very unpleasant results when someone takes action) and was reminded that many people don't realize is that an article does NOT require a copyright symbol to be property of the writer (or whoever paid for the work of the writer in some cases): a very important concept! Should have thought to include that; have known it for sometime since I have written for a living on and off. A copyright provides EXTRA protection and an exceedingly firm basis for ownership; appearing before a large group with authorship known also provides a firm basis for the authorship. You all know how careful Bill is about not having articles quoted without permission; there are GOOD REASONS for his logic! Sukie [Posted in FML issue 2509]