I had no idea that the collective entries people made were self - validating and educating computers on what the letters were...that makes reCAPTCHA about 100x more innovative than i ever realized it to be.

For anyone who doesn't know, ReCAPTCHA is the thing you have probably seen many times when you sign up for a new service - when you're asked to enter the scribbled letters in a box.

The moment of instrumentality approaches.

I never would have guessed! Great information, thank you! I'll be thinking twice next time I fill one in. My computer should thank me..

Whoot! That's a eyeopener indeed. Thanks Eric!

Very Observant Ego........................thankx!