[qdot76367]

Yup, which is why those of us that do care about our health just can't wait to maintain the code of those that feel this way after they either die young or end up feeble and unable to maintain themselves much less their projects!

Your brain and whatever else on your body you're currently using to get code from brain to computer are surrounded by a lot things that are important to keep them running and talking to each other. Forget that, and they'll stop. Quickly, and painfully.

[jbackus]

Yup, and I never said I was advocating extremities either. I'm simply pointing out that short cuts can be appropriate some times.

[lutusp]

> Yup, and I never said I was advocating extremities [sic] either.

What -- you're against the idea of fingers and toes? Or did you mean "extremes"?

[jbackus]

ex·trem·i·ty (k-strm-t)

n. pl. ex·trem·i·ties

1. The outermost or farthest point or portion.

[lutusp]

Yes -- the OP clearly meant "extremes," as in "I never said I was advocating extremes either."

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/extreme

Quote:

1. Most remote in any direction; outermost or farthest: the extreme edge of the field.

2. Being in or attaining the greatest or highest degree; very intense: extreme pleasure; extreme pain.

3. Extending far beyond the norm: an extreme conservative. See Synonyms at excessive.

4. Of the greatest severity; drastic: took extreme measures to conserve fuel.