ivp wrote: >> I'm not leaving, but I'm definitely less likely to contribute > > You wouldn't withhold help would you ? Joe, do you help *everyone* who asks for help? Considering your credential and the number of people whose requests you are not responding to, obviously you are "withholding" help. My point is, if you enjoy the process more, you contribute more. The opposite is also true, my time is worth something to me and if the list policy makes it more difficult/less enjoyable for me to offer help, I will withold it in marginal cases where the satisfaction I get from helping someone is not worth the effort. I'm NOT blackmailing anyone. I'm simply stating a fact. Vitaliy -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist