But, now I define an object as any component with which you interact strictly by way of negotiation (as opposed to command and control), and I finally think I u

But, now I define an object as any component with which you interact strictly by way of negotiation (as opposed to command and control), and I finally think I understand why Alan Kay says that the most important thing in OOP is the message passing. That's actually a really good, concise definition. I might use this in future bikesheddings.