we'd have to introduce a check box for people to opt in to receiving e-mails.  How many "dormant" accounts do we have - registered users who almost never log in?

PS - it seems to be very difficult for unregistered users (with v. limited IT skills/blogging experience) to navigate the site to find a specific diary

"It's a mystery to me - the game commences, For the usual fee - plus expenses, Confidential information - it's in my diary..."