Yup...I've stayed out of this until now but as the old saying goes there is more than one way to skin a cat (disclaimer: no harm came to any cats in the writing of this message <g>) and David's approach is one way to go about it. I don't think I'd have done it quite the same way...my own approach would probably have been a sit and wait and see what happens approach. I sometimes think David is TOO conscientious and he makes extra for himself, but I will defend his right to do what he did. ;) Joan In a message dated 2/20/2012 2:24:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, darrellm@sprynet.com writes: Lee H.: David Mc. has been around a while as a list admin, and his approach is valid and reasonable. He wasn't treating this subscriber address any differently than he treats any other new subscriber, and what he does has no negative effect on that subscriber (except perhaps a short delay in posting their first message or two).