thanks!

I've got a copy of the story in digital somewhere, let me know if yuo want and I'll dig it out

I must have read the question the way I wanted to answer it lol.

sending out passive signals is different than active communication. that could the trigger for any of the negative consequences. And I admit the beenies of contact could be tremendous, but the risk factor is just too great for me to want and roll the dice ;>

it was a great contest!