actually on this subject. I am a member of a php learning forum (that I haven't been to in ages). Anyway when I post a message there and someone replies, I am sent an email notification but instead of the whole message relayed in the notice, just the first few lines or paragraph is. I think because some messages here can get quite lengthy that it would not be feasable to include the entire message in email notification? I don't know, but the first few lines would be nice. That would give you an idea on what the reply is about.