Simon (though obviously not just you),

One of the difficulties in communicating at this level is that sarcastic
and tongue-in-cheek responses are often not understood as such.  Keep in
mind the number of listees who cannot figure out the difference between
brake and break.  If you wish to be humorous, ADD A SMILEY FACE OF SOME
SORT. (rant off).

I've been a listmemeber for several years, and have seen things
gradually get more and more rancorous.  Can we not all lighten up a bit
before this turns into a train wreck?

Karl Wolz

In response to my VERY OBVIOUSLY tongue-in-cheek, sarcastic blast aimed
at those who actually DO jump down other's throats for asking
valid-but-newbie questions?

Maybe we'd have fewer flare-ups if we all read (and typed!!) with more
understanding.