Bev, Since you have Shelby.net now you might want to download the NETSCAPE program for your children to get their e-mail. I never get any porno there, or sales pitches unless it's from a software company I've allowed to send me info. That is the best reason for having 2 e-mail addresses. I use judytalk for personal stuff & JProctor1 for all these lists. If I see a message that doesn't identify itself as being from the list I delete it. Problem is with some of this SPAM if you open it & try sending the remove message, you just get more as you become a target. Also, I think on AOL you can stop all e-mail to a screen name. I think I'd do that with the children. Also, be sure they haven't completed the profile on AOL. I used to get all kinds of strange messages before I deleted my profile. NetScape has a freebie download (no technical support) or pay for it (get technical support) http://www.netscape.com/download/download_instructions.html Just some suggestions, hope it helps. Judy