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Originally Posted by Hagar
Lighten up guys. Remember it is just amatuer after all.
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Thank you Doug for articulating the thought processes of many.
light·en 2 (ltn)
v. light·ened, light·en·ing, light·ens
v.tr.
1. To make less heavy.
2. To lessen the oppressiveness, trouble, or severity of. See Synonyms at relieve.
3. To relieve of cares or worries; gladden.
v.intr.
1. To become less in weight.
2. To become less oppressive, troublesome, or severe.
3. To become cheerful.
am·a·teur (m-tūr, -tr, -chr, -chr, -tyr)
n.
1. A person who engages in an art, hobby, or athletic activity as a pastime rather than as a profession.
2. Sports: An athlete who has never accepted money, or who accepts money under restrictions specified by a regulatory body, for participating in a competition.
3. One lacking the skill of a professional, as in an art.
adj.
1. Of or performed by an amateur.
2. Made up of amateurs: an amateur cast.
3. Not professional; unskillful.
I must direct your attention here:
http://www.allwords.com/word-lighten+up.html
and here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bozo_Show