Thought I'd jump in here and say something because I read the last two threads with interest. I think both make good points (cris and Indigo). I see Indigo's point of placing a quick and basic sample to illustrate what is being referred to. No point in spending time on a masterpiece...grin. And certainly, it was more than I dared to answer...the question itself, that is. Now, as to cris's post directly above (and earlier) concerning school. I think, if I am allowed to step uninvited into his shoes and speak for him (?) without permission, I understand what he means and why he posted it. At work, in the IT support staff, I have the least amount of schooling of our eight members. Our LAN manager has the same as me. All others have either a doctorate or a master. Yet, if I may brag a bit, the two of us know the most about the computer field. It's a sore point with me that others with a piece of paper showing they can read a book and pass a test feel superior to me. I think cris may also have the same kind of feeling. If I am correct, then I think he merely commented on the content of Indigo's sentence as a side. Not as a critical remark of the sentence itself. Nor of its author. I'm certainly not the moderator here. NEVER would even accept the job. But this forum is in a fledgling (sp?) stage. If it is to grow and become at least twice as popular as it is now, people will have to adhere to the following: When you place something on the "table" for disection (why is it that so many words I'm spelling this morning look incorrect?), it may be torn apart. It may hurt one's ego. If the criticism has merit, take it and use it. If the criticism seems overly harsh and uncalled for, let it go. Because if it WAS harsh and out-of-line, others will notice it as well. And that should be good enough. When you decide to "disect" a submitted piece, remember the "anonymous" person who submitted it. The purpose is to try to help...not belittlement (word?). Not that I am experienced in constructive criticism, but if you don't feel confident about a particular area, state it. Let the person being criticized know your level of knowledge. Using words/phrases like, "I think...", or, "I feel...", are much better than saying things like, "You did this wrong...", or, "You shouldn't have...". It's a fairly subjective art, writing and critiquing. As I said, I'm certainly not moderator-qualified. But if anger, attacks, defensiveness, and the like continue, I feel this forum will not garner many participants. And that is bad for all.