And more to the point, who _keeps_ those messages? Not very many, based on the number of people who write to every list I've ever been on asking how to unsubscribe...and that information is always contained in a welcome message. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bruce Toews" <dogriver@xxxxxxxx> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 2:24 PM Subject: [bookport] Book Port F.A.Q. To anyone who thinks a Book Port F.A.Q. on list signup is a good idea, please answer the following question with complete honesty: Did you actually read through your welcome messages when you signed up for this list? Do you think most people do? Bruce