Did someone already mention that you can set your browser to ask Permission before setting EACH cookie, as opposed to accepting or rejecting all? Some, like from here for logins, I allow, most I just say no thanks. Then every week or two, I use the browser's (NS-7.02) cookie manager to trash any that I missed & don't recognize. However, on the "stupid I guess" side, I did stop using Hotmail because Microsoft added or updated, not one, but about a half dozen each time I retreieved my mail. Just felt there had to be some other info being tracked there other than simply ID'ing me for logins. While I don't really think Gates is the great Satan, & I realize they were offering me a valuable service for free, if they want to gather market research in exchange, I'd be more comfy if they request it openly & politely. (dang - now where'd I leave that handy universal tinfoil helmet)