Dear Howard, Firstly, Peter does a good job of moderating the List (Site) - maybe help though? Other Sites I know of have never had one single breach prob. that I know of over 8 years, and Mods. are chosen to look after specific areas taking the burden off the 'Owner'. Secondly, I do not believe that creating a Password system would cause any problem to List Members whatsoever. It could only be beneficial surely??? We are only too used to such in many other areas??? Regards, Bernard