> 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 -- To unsubscribe from this list, please send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe" in the subject, without the quotes.