> Can someone tell me how I can find out if the host that I want to go > with is "reputable" enough for this task? It's CrystalTech, by the way. crystaltech is reputable they occasionally get reported to blacklists but they actively intercede if they are made aware of the situation e.g. http://www.crystaltech.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4209&FORUM_ID=10&CAT_ID=1&Topic_Title=Blacklisted+%3F&Forum_Title=Network%2FInternet+Forum search the forum for other examples rudy