This list might usefully be supplemented by an electronic censorship law review as the two issues are inextricably intertwined. There is a news piece in the 20th July issue of NATURE saying that in the UK, the Lord Chancellor, Lord Mackay of Clashfern will be floating draft legislation to protect ISP's from defamation actions brought about by posts from their users. Mackay's Defamation Bill does not address USENET and moderated discussion groups apparently. Do our UK-centric readers have any more details on the proposals? C. J. Leonard ( / "DNA is groovy" \ / - Watson & Crick <cjl@welchlink.welch.jhu.edu> / \ <-- major groove ( \ Finger for public key \ ) Strong-arm for secret key / <-- minor groove Thumb-screws for pass-phrase / )