>>Unfortunately, not everyone has the $$ / platform to support such filters, and whilw they're "hot", they're also $$$. Nah, have a look at this opensource freeware: http://spambayes.sourceforge.net/ works perfectly for me. Catches *all* of my spam, and there are only one or two incorrect "suspects" a week. And as for pictures in HTML - just don't allow your mail client to download pictures from email. I don't see what all the fuss is about. Personall, I don't think there's anything wrong with HTML mail. What mail clients do you all use? Cheers, Jason