I think this could be the reason some think the mailing list are effected by the aol 9.0. I think the users are just checking the wrong boxes (see mail and spam controls box below). New Advanced Spam Filters Spam is public enemy #1 at AOL, and AOL 9.0 Optimized gives you brand new state-of -the art Spam Filters in order to keep Spam OUT of your mailbox. To access the new Spam Controls: Click on the Spam Controls link on the mailbox or go to AOL Keyword: spam controls or go to AOL Keyword: mail controls Your first lines of defense are the AOL® Advanced Spam Filters. These filters are so smart that they learn what you consider spam, adapt to it, and block future Spam from being delivered to your Mailbox. To use AOL's Advanced Spam Filter: Do nothing Yes, it is that easy. By keeping the check box for the Advanced Spam Filters checked, most spam addressed to you will be placed in your spam folder. Tip: Like a human being, AOL's new Spam filters take time to learn. Make sure to check your spam folder periodically to ensure your spam filters haven't caught any mails incorrectly. However, AOL's spam filters become much more useful for you if you train them. Training the spam filters is easy. To train the spam filters to catch more spam: Click once on any spam mail that does still show up in your mailbox. Click the Report Spam button. The spam message will move into the Spam Folder. Follow these steps for all Spam messages. You can also select multiple spam mails to report at one time. AOL will now look for similar mail and place them in your Spam Folder. Open your Spam Folder by clicking on the Spam Folder link on the mailbox. Use the Delete or Delete All button to permanently delete all spam mail. If AOL has caught any mails that you do not consider spam, highlight the mail and click This is Not Spam. AOL will now look for similar mail and make sure to place them in your inbox.