Thanks Rick,

That was it... seems you did understand my question... I just wanted everyone to know (from you) how it can work as a mail list. Still not quite how the yahoo group works though. It is a different beast and each has it's place I think. When you get posts such as yours (first one) and that of Sam's... It just isn't productive or inviting for the users. That is one of the reasons why guys may want to do private lists. I think this issue is still different. I belong to a yahoo group list for another sport and it works great. Most of that kind of (local, regional and sometimes personal) chat you don't want posted on some website forum for all to see.

Certainly everyone appreciates the Catsailor forums! Keep up the good work.