Can I propose a simple response to the question of advertising vs. public information? Howzabout if we just agree that not for profits (including Universities) are not in it for the money, but to further the cause. I know that there is competition among not-for-profits, but this still seems like a reasonable guideline. Anybody offering for profit services probably needs to tread lightly, but lets not limit information exchange because of nervousness about commercializing the net. Eric Siegel [log in to unmask]