Thanks for the repy, but FYI i'm not new at the game.
I have been working and using PC's for many many years. I even ran
a BBS before the days of the internet.
My first computer was programmed in binary. Step by step. Word
by word. Yes, I am probably older than most of you.

I am aware that LW is strictly p-p but they DO have a database to
store info on users and files and their origins, etc.
Without a database of some type the system would not know where
to direct you for downloading a file.

You are right though, anyone who downloads .exe, .com, .zip, or other
attachments then opens them without scanning them first is a fool.

Thanks folks for the reply.