// form validation function //
        function validate(form) {
          var comments = form.comments.value;
          var nickname = form.nickname.value;
          if(nickname == "") {
            inlineMsg('nickname','You must enter a Name or a Nick Name.',2);
            return false;
          }
          if(comments == "") {
            inlineMsg('comments','<strong>Error</strong><br />You must enter some text in the box.',2);
            return false;
          }
          return true;
        }