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Acronym

Literally speaking, an acronym is just a fancy kind of abreviation,
just wearing a different hat.

For example, MADD is an acronym because it forms a word
(in English, similar to the word "mad" (as in: angry, upset) ;)

MADD "stands for" (that is it is the acryonym for the ABREVIATION
             m.a.d.d.) Mother's Against Drunk Driving.

The notation is rather fuzzy here. And in the post-9.11 era, that
is sure to  beome a bone of contention among the various religous
groups -- some adhereing to the work of Noah Webster (aka
"Webster's Dictionary"). While others clinging fanatically to the 
"American Heritage Dictionary", others (slightly less fanatical, 
I would hope) to the "Larouse". Myself, I prefer the Century 
Dictionary, as did my estemed satirist, James Turber

But, alas; I: digress.

So, wheter you write your acronyms M.A.D.D. or MADD
is entirely up to you. 

But.

To quote a fav title of a fav book of mine: Anyone who 
would letter-space loser case, would steal sheep. The
title of the book is: "Stop stealing sheep, and learn about
type".

I thank you for your attention.

-- Pizo.