RE: distinguishing getters and setters

Jim Little writes: 
> I like '?' better overall because it makes it clear you're 
> asking the computer a question.  But '=' works well and is 
> more declarative, which is more like Ward's approach.  Both 
> seem like good choices to me.

I like both, but am leaning toward '?'. To me, it is more
evocative of a dialog with the thing being tested, asking
is "is this (value) right?" (But by that logic, '!' demands
that it be right.)

'=' works, and, assuming Excel knowledge on the part of target
users, seems to be a solid choice.

Dave