what's the difference between these two methods? (aka, why doesn't one of them work?)

[John Salerno]

Steve Holden wrote:

> Don't worry. It's sometimes difficult for the effbot to remember we 
> aren't all as fearsomely intelligent as it is. I think it does a 
> remarkably complete emulation of a human being:
> 
>    http://www.flickr.com/photos/30842681@N00/152495923/
> 
> For what it's worth it's also amazingly helpful if you can ignore to 
> sometimes acerbic wit.
> 
> regards
>   Steve

Heh heh. Things wouldn't be the same without him...I mean "it".  :)