Ken; I couldn't disagree with you more! A lot of the replies are of interest to only one people and should be sent to that person. I get very tired reading replies like; "Thanks a lot George for the help" or "Helen was born 1866 in Providence" These replies are of no value to any person other than the intend. Therefore the "reply" button should send the note to the person. If someone has a reply that may be of value to the list they can easily change the "to" address! The lists are to aid people! It is not a contest between list owner to see who can here the longest list. John In a message dated 6/30/2001 7:10:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time, elaine_dee@hotmail.com writes: << Ken, I couldn't agree with you more!! I am administrator of several lists and I have it set that all replies go back to the list! I don't agree with Chip's theory that it is easier for people to type in their own reply too. I am also of the opinion that should someone want to reply off list they can copy and paste the address they want to send it to. >>