Actually, Camille, this site has never been all THAT exclusive in its commitment to Salinger. There simply aren't all that many new things to be said about such a small body of work. And although the recent exchanges may have been drearier than previous ones, they were no different in kind - & are probably just as short lived. Illiteracy inevitably dries up the number of ideas available for their expression. Real writers, people like you & me (& ... I need not name them, they will recognise themselves) should welcome these arid stretches. For they illustrate all too vividly what a dangerous diversion any listserve can be. Just as the saint welcomes poverty & adversity so should we welcome anything that drives us away from worldly temptations & back into the galley that brings us finally to our one true home. Scottie B.