Hi Robb;

One thing you've got to realize is that these people could care less about your projects and their completion. They are looking for solutions to THEIR problems.

I have been facing the same dilemma . . . I get (easily) a half-dozen calls a day from "friends" in need of some form of help, much of it computer related, and the amount of time they can consume is staggering - - Especially when you consider that it is time we have set aside for getting something of personal importance done. Add an unannounced visit or two per day, and we could spend our lives providing free support on a variety of disciplines . . . and never finish (begin?) our own projects!

My visiting in-laws just commented today how nice it is that so many people call and visit me during the day, and I just groaned. I want to be a good person and disseminate info I've managed to accumulate, but one-on-one might not be the best way - - It takes too much time. If you personally don't have published articles or web pages you can refer them to (and few of us have covered all bases), perhaps throwing the ball in their court and suggesting (admonishing?) them to do their own research would be the better solution.

Not wishing to cast a cloud on information seekers in general, the term "vulture" does come to mind for those that habitually cut into your daily productivity, fun stuff or otherwise.

Spidey