This subject has been raised here numerous times in the past, and the result is always the same: * very few will ever summarize * when summarizing, it is very likely that important details will be lost * always posting to the list is more likely to incite good conversation * always posting to the list is more likely to incite flames * there are often good reasons for not posting to the list (use your imagination) * none of this really matters, as everyone will do exactly as they please -- Jared Still Certifiable Oracle DBA and Part Time Perl Evangelist