i just completely exploded the comments functionality of this site. i will fix it, but that's going to require a bunch of work in the three letter acronyms of asp, sql and mdb, and while i know all these things, it's going to be close to two weeks before i have the chance. maybe pezguy will read this and fix it for me (hint hint, and as a final hint, it's just a problem with the mdb). else, check this space now and again in case it leaks through just what exactly i've about to be up to. in the meantime, hugs to everyone. yes, even you.