I've been following the discussion on join authorization, though our project doesn't require admin approval to join; Taylor is an open project. (I've sent only two of these -- as recruiting devices.) Yet another example, I guess, of differences between projects. Bob's comments re: " sorting it out" & un-joining if necessary seemed to have merit. From a marketing perspective, the more obstacles in the way, the fewer participants a project gets. However, it seems to me that the procedure should be implemented properly if the policy of admin approval for joining is to continue. Some projects appear dependent on the mechanism; for them, this is crucial support. -ralpht_/)