Jill- I was going to let David's reply stand on this part of your question but I just thought of an additional possibility and thought I'd add it to what has already been posted... In some cases boards are not orphaned--they are awaiting transfer from one admin to another. When that happens the old admin notifies staff that another person is taking over for them and staff orphans the board and puts up the BECOME AN ADMIN link. The new admin to whom the board is being transferred is then given a week to click the link and adopt the board. During that time period others may click the link but their request won't be processed unless the person to whom the board is being transferred doesn't adopt it within the week--then another admin request could be honored. So perhaps the links you clicked on are awaiting an apointed transfer of admin. Joan ............ Thanks for the suggestion - I was wondering whether or not something like this was the case. I'll just stand by and wait then. One of the boards really needs A LOT of cleaning, so I'd better not visit in the meantime - sort of like standing in an unkept kitchen or garden, and being too agitated by the mess to be able to work! ~ Cheers, Jill _________________________________________________________________ Ready for the world's first international mobile film festival celebrating the creative potential of today's youth? Check out Mobile Jam Fest for your a chance to WIN $10,000! www.mobilejamfest.com