there is giant reason i use prototypes. but, i would like to know WHY it's such a giant deal that i do. many ask why. i can't see it mattering in the grand-scheme. but, to answer, i have LOTS of subs in many different modules. I cannot possibly recall what EVERY single one needs for params. This prototyping, at least, let's me know if i put in too many params, or not enough. nice and convenient. does it affect the issue at hand to leave it in? if not, then why even ask???