In a message dated 10/21/2006 4:51:31 AM Eastern Standard Time, peter@peter-mccrae.freeserve.co.uk writes: This is not the only occurrence of this type as there is a specific case on lists that is like this and someome should be able to deal with this. Messages are there to be read not deleted out of hand, or stopped as in lists before they ever get a viewing, it is very annoying. Peter McCrae, List and Board admin. Peter- You know better than that. The purpose of the Boards-Admins list/board and also listowners and other RootsWeb help lists is that they are places for peer to peer assistance. They are not places staff is expected to deal with matters that are better addressed in private on the HelpDesk, by use of the Report Abuse link or by contacting message board staff directly. Our RootsWeb Help lists and boards are not places for airing dirty linen and making accusations that always only give us one side of a story and need to be addressed by those in charge in private where all of the facts can be studied. It is not that these issues won't be dealt with--it is just that they won't be dealt with in THIS venue by your peers. Joan