Well, at least youre a useful tool, Jester..

and yes, that's the proper term.
Saying JUST one thing is the biggest factor in such a HUGE, billion year old process just doesnt seem logical at all...
Now, while the north pole has been shrinking, they say the south pole is larger than it's EVER been. And where the frozen ice and the melted water have the same density.... the levels would actually change little if anything... Like ice cubes in a glass. You have the same amount of water, no matter what state it's in..