Since I subscribed to the list, I've read the messages with interest, although I must admit that sometimes I found them hard to read. I've not participated actively because I haven't had the time/energy. JCMF's note last night was a surprise. I may have misread it, but my sense is that he's uncomfortable because there are people such as myself on the list. Prior to last night, I had never heard the term "lurking" used in a listserv context. It has such a sinister and unpleasant tone. If I've been guilty of "lurking," I apologize. To make JCMF more comfortable (or to contribute to the process), to eliminate the possibility of being considered a "lurker," and because I simply don't have time to participate actively, I'm unsubscribing. As my youngest sister used to say: "It's been real." Jim