When I started retracing my steps -- I saw that I modified the version of the functions_showthread.php that was just prior to this hack. Rookie mistake that I seldom make. I try real hard to keep all of my programs in snyc -- but dropped the ball on this one.
Anyway -- so that everyone knows, this hack works great and I do not have a compatability issue. Thanx again for this hack.
It can be seen at
www.moparstyle.com
BTW -- if anyone ever figures out how to make the style chooser save to the user's CP and not just as a cookie -- post it here as I'd like to really know what styles the users use.