In a message dated 10/18/2000 10:21:47 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << This is just a noisy comment, but I am impressed with how Ralph has simultaneously managed to bring balance to the noise-signal ratio, while at the same time raising the volume by SHOUTING AT US IN HIS POSTING. >> Caps were not --repeat NOT-- used to indicate shouting; apologies for my unfamiliarity with eways leading to Rome. Caps were used to provide graphic distinction between (lower case) text provided by Gentle Reader, and my response. Sorry if anybody, including Lurker Raydome, was deafened by unprovoked and dastardly non-attack. OKAY? Ralph