I just saw Susan's note. I had hesitated to take action with Shawgi because I suspected that some people would feel like her. I did not act on the account of Stalinism. In fact, I agree with most of what Shawgi wrote. I had received positive feedback in person from Sid's postings, which I generally find to be more informative than Shawgi's. A reluctant Stalinist? -- Michael Perelman Economics Department California State University Chico, CA 95929 Tel. 916-898-5321 E-Mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]