Koen Van Aken (cheakv@panther.gsu.edu) wrote in <861165888.2842@isc.org>: * * At the end of each article, a full name and e-mail address is * mandatory. Listing of position and association is optional but * strongly encouraged. ... snip ... * CHARTER: sci.chem.organic.synthesis * This proposal is pro moderation to filter out unwanted (see not * permitted postings) and 'anonymous' (see signature policy) messages. * Although there are some disadvantages associated with moderated * groups - some people compare it with censorship and it slows down * the discussion - , sci.* groups have been plagued before with off- * topic discussions which eventually turned users away. I fail to see any reason why you need to filter out "anonymous" email. I think that restricting anonymous email goes a long way against ability to discuss important issues in general. I find it overly restrictive and unwarranted. Your explanation as to why you find it necessary to exclude anonymous postings from your particular newsgroup will be much appreciated. igor