Hi Robby,
 RD> I believe that Restrict Date can only be used to lower the number of
 RD> messages, not raise it.  When the system sees your lastread pointer,
 RD> it assumes you've read every message prior to that one.  I think all
 RD> your user needs to do is to call up message number 1, then try the
 RD> restrict date option.
That's what I figured. I'm looking for some confirmation on it though.
...jim
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