[Prestidigitweeze]

But if you missed my joke in the first place, then you probably haven't noticed how "up-lightened" I might be already. I even remember chortling when I thought of that ridiculous phrase.

Discussions don't have to be serious in tone to be detailed in content, but they can seem more serious when the point being made is unwelcome.

Here's something I believe should be avoided: Crediting someone with an idea which isn't theirs because we prefer their opinion or manner to that of the person who actually thought of it.

This happens everywhere in the world -- and fuels history, friendships and careers -- so I'm not trying to single anyone out. I'm only saying it's something I wish we didn't do.

(Clarification: In reiterating someone else's point accurately in order to respond to it, QuantumIguana was simply being a good listener. That's a virtue in itself and has nothing to do with my comment.)