In a message dated 98-01-18 22:30:06 EST, you write: << the linguistic motivations for utilizing polysyllabic words or concepts to illuminate and pinpoint certain areas of the human condition has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with exhibitionist tendencies if the dialectic undertaken by said parties should venture into territory where mere monosyllabic words fail to adequately >> Thanks! That was a lot better! :) -ecas