humorix (and Agent Smith), 53 and 54 were crossposted with 55. I was responding to 56 as by then you were on to something else. As much as the idea of having catagories kind of puts a 'thud' in my stomach, I can't think of anything better to 'level the field'. You know those who are doing well sometimes forget how hard it is for some of us to get things like upgrades. I thank you for your concern in this regard. As to the idea of talent overriding all obsticles it is true to some degree buteven a talented cave man finger painting pigments made from ochre and water will never accomplish holographic art. This is an exaguration of course, and I concede that the difference in our level of talent is emmence but widening the gap even futher would have served no purpose. Hey let's face it - to truely level the playing field you would have to use deluxe paint, have one eye closed and be using a 3"(7.5cm) monitor.(and you're not the only one either.) But I'm willing to try even given your superior talent not because I think that there is even a remote chance that I can win but inspite of the fact I can't. I hope our discussion has done nothing to lessen our ability to communice effectively with each other and that you think no less of me because of it. like I said at the top of the thread, I'm agreeable to whatever you all come up with, but I felt I had to say what I did. my respects, - TJ