FM> How do you think should be handled the case of an AREA: line, which is
 FM> in the write place but contains no data? ie, the line is
 FM> "AREA:CR"?

 FM> I think you could

 FM> 1) ignore the area line (so the message would be treated as netmail);
 FM> 2) send it to an area called, say, "Unknown";
 FM> 3) bin that message because it's obviously grunged.

  You've probably got my code by now, but I do #2. I have a list of
known Areas and numbers (for QWK) which I list. I process each "AREA:
line by comparing it to the list. If it fails, I put it in my UNKNOWN
area, rather than put doubtful messages into NETMAIL.

  IMO, the important thing is not to lose a message, as long as it is
possible to process the message without damaging others. If it *is*
Netmail with a stray AREA: (added only by a sysop, BTW, because points 
have a #1FMPT line) then you still see it and can make up your own mind 
what to do with it.

Regards,
Bob
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