I apologize for the cross-posting, as I will be taking the list issue to Listowners. I have an open gateway on one board. (I admin both the board & the list.) The problem of list users not answering gatewayed posts on the board is HUGE. I've done everything within my power on the list end to educate list users as to proper procedures. (Taglines, a polite canned email, explanations on the list, etc.) This of course infuriated the listers, who then flamed me off-list. They still don't respond properly, except now they seem to do it on purpose. But that's for another Admins' list. Now it's the board users turn. They've been posting messages to the board that, in my opinion, are baiting the list users. Examples such as posts on how to respond to gatewayed message board posts, shots at how lazy the list users are, boards are better than lists, etc. It's all off-topic for the board - which is a location specific board, so the messages have been removed. I've considered just closing the gateway, which I'd hate to do. I've spoken with the previous board & list admin and he informed me that he had the same exact problem and just gave up. My questions are: 1 - Am I correct in continuing to remove these message board posts since they are off-topic? It's generating some angry private emails. 2 - Does anyone know how this issue (responding to gatewayed message board posts) will be addressed under the new board system? I realize the new board system will go live soon, but I don't think I can put up with this much longer! I'm to the point where I'm seriously considering closing the gateway and giving up the board & list. Thank-you for your help and advice. Take care, Tracy