Blank wrote: "But whatever it's fun following their discussions... you get to frown in disagreement, laugh at times at their tearing each others postings apart, nod vigourously in agreement... or go "what the hell ?" Don't just follow their discussions. Contribute your thoughts and ideas too. Disagree with them with reasons. Add to what they say. Take risks with ideas. Doesn't matter whether you have brilliant things to contribute or just-being-formed ideas. Share! Don't worry about detractors who may slam you with their lies, lie and lies. With nothing to fear, and looking staright into their eyes, simply drive them to the point of sheer exhaustion with nothing but the verifiable truth. And so, give a damn; be passionate about this kind of discussions. It won't really harm your life or your career! It may even make the life real life all the juicier and more meaningful. After all, on a larger note, what good is one's higher education, if one always sits on the fence, snickers at others, criticises others and spends a lifetime watching others having a dose of fun with an interplay of thoughts and opinions? I think this this forum allows us to give shape to our TENTATIVE ideas and thoughts, and have them subjected to public scrutiny. That's great. oohi ashu