Ms. Bonham, Personally, I feel that Neal should not have been kicked off this list. Normally, I am quiet and rarely have anything to say. But, I WILL voice my opinion in this matter. I do not know any of the people on this list on a personal level. Although the information about the coming anomally may not have value to NCROOTS, it does have to do with historical events. Those of the past, what will take place in the present generations and how future generations will view us as we are now. Although he may have sent the article as information he had read about, that does not constitute plagerism. What it does show is an interest in the genealogical significance in history. And, that, I do appreciate. Sharing recipes for cookies and such are quite another matter. But, I am not noted for being a good cook. I am noted for my ability to do research. I dropped out of my law lists so I could concentrate more fully on my research. And, I have not been rebuked by the other genealogical lists, where I am a member, for forwarding on his article. Christmas or not, we are a democratic people living in a republic that assures certain freedoms. Constitutional Law. As for flaming, it happens on all lists. And, it calms down. Should I be attacked, verbally or in written word, I will defend myself just as surely as I will if I am physically attacked. I afford other people the same right. Now, as far as I am concerned, the matter is closed. Get on with genealogy and Neal should not have been banned. Kaththea J. Borland-Mills Contributor of Berckman Descendents http://www.rootsweb.com/~nccumber/berckman.htm , McIntosh, McKay, McIver Descendents http://www.rootsweb.com/~nccumber/jmaciver.htm and Borland Family of North Carolina in Rockingham County http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncrockin/bordland.htm MILLSBORKA@worldnet.att.net