As the list parameters are now set, if you receive a message from a member through the list and you use your 'reply to' button, your answer will go only to the member who sent the message, and not to all the list members. If you use your 'reply to all' button the message goes to the sender and to all list members. In this case, the message will be archived on the Rootsweb servers and will be available to all future listers. I am of the opinion that the 'reply to all' method is best. However, the choice is yours. Tom Welch, Admin.