In a message dated 98-05-18 11:17:17 EDT, Gil wrote: <<Real CH's don't wave white flags !!>> I disagree. I believe the point of this list is to discuss and share our passion for hot food. But that does not mean that you should lie about your tolerence to look macho. If you have ever witnessed someone trying to be macho by taking more heat then they can handle, you will know exactely what I mean when I say they look far more foolish then macho. Not everyone who is a chile-head can handle the very hottest peppers, in fact, anyone who says there is no pepper too hot for them, is lying. We are all fans of the peppers at different levels, thats what makes this list interesting. I am not saying that the intent of that comment was to offend, but by accident, you may have alienated some of the most loyal and devoted chile heads. Something for us all to think about, -Joe