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DarioC said:Vin'
I think you misunderstood my Y'all comment, and I understand why. I should have used the word ME instead of THIS. As in " ...before YOU OTHER GUYS jump on ME like a mountain lion..."
I just thought ME was too personal, but I guess this made it sound like I was somehow criticizing/insulting FS.
Just the opposite, I was DEFENDING his use of the word acceleration when it is used in combination with rate.
Too bad you misunderstood, it seems to be a recurring situation on the Internet where something is taken out of context.
Perhaps since the Internet is viewed world wide, outside of English speaking countries, I should be extremely careful with casual use of clever language twists.
DC