<I do think, however, ---- that there should be a rule for the list that > 'topics do not become personal'!> > Actually, the list DOES have rules! - Four of them - and two of the four have been repeatedly trashed over the past week. The four rules are: a.) NO Commercial Advertising b.) NO Big Files and NO 'Attached' Files c.) NO Off-Topic Postings d.) NO Flaming These rules, with explanations of each, plus LOTS of other valuable information about Conch-L and how to do things on Conch-L, can be found in the Conch-L FAQ (frequently asked questions) sheet. Every subscriber should have a copy of this. To get a copy, just send the e-mail message "GET CONCH-L FAQ" (without the quotes) to [log in to unmask] Within a few minutes the listserve computer will send you back a copy of the FAQ sheet (9 pages), which you can print out and keep for reference. Paul M.