James, it was for Doc, not you. But if you review what I said, it was, alerting others would be easier if it were required to have your e-mail ... and the correct word would have been profile, that is, were others could readily access it.

I would not want you to put your e-mail there unless this posting problem were not addressed by Randy. It was suggested by Rudi that this was handled by the contributor in the past. See how the e-mail would let contributors notifly other contributors of a problem. I have e-mailed a few people with suggestions, or help to their issue, that was not of general interest, or that I did not wish to share with everyone. Also have helped match a few coupon seekers with suppliers. Once, I notified someone of multiple identical replies to a post. No one wants to be spammed, but your fear is likely overdone.

For example, many people cherish there credit card number, but then give it to waiters, shop keepers, and clerks (all over the world).

Almost all surveys on the web, and contests and memberships to sites, require your e-mail address. Most of us give it freely in those cases. If we do not want to disclose our e-mail then we do not participate. IF and only IF this multiposting is not resolved, then I would suggest some more agressive policing. If done by Randy, then having your e-mail with him is good enough. If not, then having it in your profile, as a requirement, should be considered so we can each take some responsibility for policing it.

As you can see, I am not too keen on anonomus contributors. The web is too easy to use to dupe people and we therefore may have to give up some liberties for the good of the whole. Or maybe no. I do support your right to join or not join in on anything, as I do the host's right in setting up common sense rules to insure the content of his/her investment.

[This message has been edited by ranles (edited 06-26-1999).]