VF> My thoughts on this are that no sysop that I've seen has actually used
 VF> this feature in a sensible manner. Specifically, the file should link
 VF> another file ONLY if the file is newer than the last logon. This means
 VF> a one-time "you are entering blah area, blah, blah," message.
I don't completely agree.  I find users get confused as to where they are, or
as to what area is for what topic.  I use the .SQR files more like a
"You are here" sign.  A little blurb about the area, and perhaps topicality.
Here's an example from my system:
>The Guitar Echo
>This conference is for guitar players, builders and techs.  Topics include
>playing styles and techniques, building and modifying guitars and guitar-
>related devices, accessories, amplifiers, etc.  (This is NOT a "fan"
>conference!)
>
>[526 / 526]  Msg.area Guitar ... Guitar Echo
>           Press  for the NEXT message.
They see it when they enter the area, and then it disappears until they leave
and re-enter the area.  I've had no complaints about them, probably because
the SQRs load as fast as the menu does.  I think they're helpful for the
users when used like this.  (I get these descriptions right from the EList
files.  Some I edit down, some I don't have to, but I keep them fairly
short.)
--gary
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