[quote]The "if you can't beat them, join them" approach to a problem is IMO one of the worst ways to [i]solve[/i] that problem.[/quote]That sounds very noble in concept, and I don't want to sound mean, but I'm going to challenge you a little bit here. Why, exactly, is that a bad way to solve the problem, especially in this context? This phrase is considered an adage for a reason. Challenging traditional thought is a good thing, sure, but if you want to rebut an adage, I think you should probably have a good reason to back it up.