"I see no merit in being able to do, by hand, something that a simple mechanism can do as well or better."
That statement makes me think you are a hack... seriously. What merit is there in being able to do math by hand, or in your head instead of using software or a calculator?? What merit is there in driving a standard shift car faster than an auto shift car?? And the ultimate, what merit is there in a painted portrait if one can just take a picture??? And, do you know that painters are still alive and well today? My aunt is one and she charges upwards of 5,000 for larger sized portraits. And that's nothing, there are artists out there now who can charge 10, 15 even 20,000 for portraits. What merit is there in spending that money when you can go to Olan Mills and get an exact replica of yourself?? I think I've made my point, now you just have to accept it, you hack. ;) -Shawn
