Management is always a tricky issue. jeffa, who was told by maverick eduardo, told me, which is true: people who like you are more likely to listen. It's a psych trick that involves disonence and grouping I think. Anyway, gotta have management like you and listen to a reasonable argument.

After all, systems are like cars. If you do the upkeep very well, replace parts as they break down, use better parts when applicable, any system can become standard for the company. Otherwise, people start using the wrong oil's, the cushins look like crap, rust starts to occur... bleh.