I am well aware of this. At the Star-Registry it states several times that it is a "Novelty" item. But that's not the point. It is worth while to have a institution recognize a "name" to a star. The thought for it can be quite personel and gratifying. Kind of like Santa Claus, when we get older we know he doesn't exist, but we still refer to him in many ways concerning "novelty" or in the spirit of things. I gave my wife one of these stars gifts, and I have never, ever told her it was a "novelty" item. What's the point? Let it do its' effect. For other people, it's the thought that counts. I do appriciate your "forwarning", but did we really have to know? Not really. But thanks just the same. I know you meant well.