In message <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes: > I don't think Jeremy's absence has much to do with the more casual > tone of the group just now. It's August, most of us are on vacation > to some degree from work, study, teaching, being taught. I guarantee > that he never screened out anything that would have contributed to > conversation. Read the monthly guidelines that he sends out, and you > will know what is screened. I don't think it's because of anything Jeremy does, I thinkit's the fact that the time delay has gone. We're *responding* to each other, as things are popping in and out in a more realistic time frame. I'm a list owner, and I've been involved in major moderating moves for a huge newsgropup, and the time element definately makes a difference to how even a mega huge newsgroup works. -- Morgan ---- To signoff SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]