All, Sorry. The incoming message about Manatee did not look like anything but plain text at my end, but I am told that it was in MIME protocol (whatever that is!). I have been informed that my reply was full of mime junk. I believe I have all settings in Outlook set to minimise this problem but it persists. Also, if I see anything that looks like "MIME" I try to remember to do 'cut and paste' to a fresh reply. If any confuser gurus out there want to give me a detailed list of settings in Outlook 2000 to verify, I'd be happy to double-check. I get over a hundred emails a day. It is highly likely that despite my efforts, my responses to people that post in MIME protocol will continue to bother a few list members (only the digest?) from time to time. So if this becomes too much of a bother I will be withdrawing from the TWL. That will be a pity, as I enjoy the list and I believe that other than Georgs, I have the most "seniority" on the list. Also, I believe that I have been a net contributor. Georgs, I suggest that the list server needs tweaking. IMHO, It is unreasonable to expect people to remember to not use advanced protocols on this list. Maurice

nunas@pacific.net.sg writes: >All, >Sorry. The incoming message about Manatee did not look like >anything but >plain text at my end, but I am told that it was in MIME protocol >(whatever >that is!). I have been informed that my reply was full of mime junk. Just for your info: I'm a plain MacHead, my system only reads ASCII text and your message came across as clear as if I had typed it on my own keyboard. Methinks the way you're transmitting is near perfect. It works well - don't futz with it! And don't be sorry(for what). Ciao - George of Scaramouche