>My problem with using ideas that I've read on the list has nothing to do >with any legal questions. It has more to do with thinking, "Oh. Someone >else came up with that? Well, I guess it must be too predictable/" I hate >being predictable. On the other hand, changing something I think is cool >just because someone else had the idea is problamatical. I suppose it's a fan's prerogative to obsess. However, as a fan since the very beginning, I make it a point *not* to share many of my ideas on the list just for this purpose - I want to see what comes up naturally and don't want to taint the process. But that's just me. ;) Johne Cook Wisconsin, USA _________________________________________________________________ Best Restaurant Giveaway Ever! Vote for your favorites for a chance to win $1 million! http://local.msn.com/special/giveaway.asp