Thanks--I was concerned that I might have been unknowingly exposing others
(especially new posters, who haven't created a "on line" identity) to Spam
and other junk, by quoting the original post in a reply (Such as you did
with this one)
I know the original poster's address is in the header, however its not
normally exposed unless quoted or the properties are checked, at least in my
news reader (OE).
What I think you are saying is the original poster did it to himself by
posting in a public forum, as long as he/she uses their real e-mail address.

Thanks again, this helps me kinda understand, I think :-)

Mr. Nobody