After the message arrives means Arrives at the server. Yes, it is confusing
and Stop processing more rules should be grayed out in this instance.

This should be a rule that is listed in order after any rules that move
messages to specific folders, if you have any. Otherwise, move it to the
top.

Other things to consider:

Delete it from server only works for rules based on:

To, CC, From, Subject & Size. A Message Body rule must have the action to
Delete it and Stop processing more rules, (Or send it to another folder),
because Message Body rules have to be received to your OE before the rule
can read the text and process the rule.

Also consider your Subject rule. Is the rule always Kristine? If an i was
replaced as a 1, { Kr1stine }, for example, the rule won't work.
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"Dave" wrote in message
...
Thanks Bruce - I'm working on your bibliography - but first let me ask
another question. In my Kristine rule, the Stop processing is grayed out,
but the Rules Description (pasted below)

Apply this rule after the message arrives
Where the Subject line contains 'kristine' or 'Kristine' or Where the
message body contains 'kristine' or 'Kristine' Delete it from server

Notice the first line says after message arrives. The whole idea is to
prevent it from downloading in the first place (isn't it?) Confusing
Dave

"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
In general:

Have all rules that divert mail to folders first.

Delete it from server next.

All others last.

Make sure that every rule also has Stop processing more rules checked,
unless that option is grayed out.

How to set up OE Message Rules:
http://www.oeupdates.com/outlook-exp...lock-spam.html

http://www.timeatlas.com/mos/Email/O...tlook_Express/

http://www.jackieswebworks.com/outlo...ss%20notes.htm

Some Message Rule Ideas:
http://www.mindspring.com/~majik/messagerules.htm

Some tips:
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/tips/rules.htm

Message Rules not working?:
http://www.tomsterdam.com/insideoe/faqs/why.htm#rules
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"Dave" wrote in message
...
I am getting way to many very cute emails, on a lot of different topics,
all of which contain the word 'Kristine' in the subject or the message.
A number of message rules should work but they don't seem to. I have
tried every variation I can find in the message rule routine (and I have
used many with generally good success) but to no avail.

I realize these message rules are not guaranteed (to put it mildly), but
any new thoughts would be appreciated. I have read over numerous posts
on this list, but so far no luck.

Would appreciate any thoughts - a fooler because it looks like it ought
to be easy.

Dave
XP2/OE6