Morten Eske Mortensen of Copenhagen wrote: "I have found good use of the e-mail addresses from the E-sylum to get in touch with persons I already knew by name and reputation, but didn't know the address of to write to.

Suggestion: To make a listing of names and e-mail addresses of those who e.g. subscribe to the e-sylum. I believe quite a few of the subscription list would have an interest in this kind of list."

Our policy has always been to protect the confidentiality of subscriber email addresses, only publishing them or giving them out with express permission, such as when someone requests correspondence on a research topic.

At some point this year, we'll publish a special Survey Issue of the E-Sylum, to collect feedback on features and policies. At that time we'll poll subscribers for their opinions on this and other issues. In the meantime, feel free to send in your opinions and questions on any E-sylum or NBS topic.