my editorial board is contemplating the issue and questions I've asked below. I expect that their input with help me make a consensus-based decision. However, since many of you folks publish in this arena, and all have interests and expertise here, I would benefit from hearing what you have to say on the matter. Thank you for considering my question. ************** One of the authors we're publishing is writing about a film. He used a large number of quotations and citations from web sites dedicated to film reviews . . . his citations don't follow APA exactly . . . instead of noting the most current location of the materials, he notes the url as of the date he retrieved the piece, and that date. The format is close enough that I can let the technical/stylistic issue slide. However, some of the materials are no longer available at the specified locations. I've asked him to go back and find alternatives; and told him that I will require a note that offers hard copy for interested readers who contact him. But let's assume for a moment that by the time I get the thing in print, 25% of his cited stuff isn't available. Should I publish the piece at all? Do we need to set specific editorial policy about web-based documentation? Your suggestions please. Edward Lee Lamoureux, Ph. D. Associate Professor, Speech Communication and Multimedia Editor, Journal of Communication and Religion Bradley University Peoria IL 61625 ell@bradley.edu http://hilltop.bradley.edu/~ell Fax: 309-677-3446