sorry, michele, i misinterpreted your post... i thought you meant open to non-member posting... i've switched it to *unmoderated*, but still have it restricted to member posting only... we can change either one based on feedback from thesite... -- Read the evolt.org case study Usability: The Site Speaks for Itself http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1904151035/evoltorg ISBN: 1904151035