Very interesting point concerning "junk mail". I have never been able to understand why people consider flyers and other advertisements that come through their mail slots to be considered "junk mail." Living in a particular neighbourhood, I find these flyers to be informative as to what is or isn't going on in a neighbourhood. I may not rush off to Zellers to buy 1/2 price Easter Bunnies, nor get the latest Bradford Exchange Elvis Presley plate, but I find such information informative as to the lives of the people around me. Similarly, just because I have a particular definition as to what "health promotion" is, the presence of things such as "laser therapy" for smoking cessation is important for me to know, since the public that I am supposed to be serving, is also going to be exposed to these materials. Similarly, I have no problem being exposed to advertisements for books, materials, or other paraphanalia. I guess I have always felt that those who feel that they have the right to decide what is valuable and/or important for distribution, be it through a mail slot or on a listserve, have at times, a sense of rightousness, and self-importance. Keep the information (junk mail) coming!! Dennis Raphael, Ph.D., C.Psych 62 First Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4M 1W8 Tel: 416-465-7455