In the thread about hats and manners, one of the contributors used the word disrespectful. Some nitwit called him down because his spell-checker didn't recognize the word as valid. Webster's Collegiate, The Oxford Dictionary and others worthy of the name all recognize the word. Spell-checkers are for morons. Anyone who respects the English language (or whatever language they speak) should consult a good dictionary if he/she is uncertain about a word. Our language has deteriorated as a result of the ignoramuses who program spell-checkers into software. (Or should I start another thread titled down with Bill Gates and his motley crew?)