In a message dated 2/27/01 1:10:00 PM Eastern Standard Time,
BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM writes:

<< << I agree, but noticed that no one bothered to answer him, so I did. >>

  Actually I pmailed him earlier.
  >>

Probably the best bet. Note his words "Before I signed up" Which would intone
that he is not receiving list mail as of yet. But he was able to post to the
list before being attacked by the onslaught of messages. Because the list is
open.

--Paul--