[general_re]

Of course you are correct. By doing this, we may communicate the fact that we are right-thinkers to other right-thinkers. Univ* doesn't really care, but for our own convenience, typing Univ* allows us to identify each other.

I IM'ed my friend who speaks of Univ* as "Bob", inquiring as to his thoughts about the meaning of "Bob", or as we know it, Univ*. He tells me that he is quite confident that the meaning of life and of Univ* can be captured by the following statements (lemme make sure I get this right):

"Hey, whatever works. 2 for $1 drink specials on Thursdays."

[PatrickHenry]

"Hey, whatever works. 2 for $1 drink specials on Thursdays."

Your friend seems a bit too casual about Univ* for my taste. I would not want to be his auto insurance carrier. We must always remember that Univ* makes the rules, and we break them at our peril. For me, I have adopted as my mantra: "Always assume the gun is loaded." In other words: "Wait a bit before dumping the ashtray into the wastebasket."