I had a thought about this, but it would probably be too much work and run into problems, anyway, like som eof those listed just above. Anyway it was to colour-code the threads. When someone went to start a new thread, they would choose a category, then it would automatically show up in the appropriate colour, which would make for quick and easy scanning of the list, theoretically. But,a s has been pointed out, 1) most drop-ins might not be that savvy and 2) what happens when one coloured thread diverges into anotehr category. Nope...don't think that'll work, either, alhtough it would be kinda purty!**BG**