> Why are there specific functions for converting datatypes?  Isn't 'to
good enough?

Same deal as "make function!" I suspect. Common usage patterns (eg. does,
has, func, function) have shortcuts. I also think:

     to-string 1

is inherently less complex than

     to string! 1

if only because you deal with one less word and don't have to use <shift>
when typing! ;). I also find that "word value" pairs come more naturally.
But hey, use whatever you feel more comfortable with (the old PERL adage of
TMTOWTDI - There's More Than One Way To Do It - applies equally well to
REBOL!).


Regards,

     Ashley

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