"cooler" is only Dave's internet handle. He uses his real name sometimes at the Poser newsgroup. He's frequently really generous with advice, so that might make him a good person to contact, but unless DAZ' intellectual property is at issue here (and it sound like it's not,) I doubt if he could pull any actual strings. As I understand, the copyright holder has to be the one to take action, which means you'd have to hire your own lawyer to issue the usual cease and desist orders if Geocities truly refuses to cooperate. (Any actual lawyers are encouraged to pitch in, here, especially if I've erred in my understanding.) An e-mail campaign by Rosity members to Geocities abuse dept. might help prior to going the hardcore legal route. I hope so, anyway. Turtle, truly sorry this happened. You know we're on your side.