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06/21/2010 11:54:13 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by thesandman:
when you all get a handle on how to interpret the English language, then i will give you some respect...until then...shove off |
Breathe Sandman.. and then maybe be a bit less quick to snap. I dont think anyones intentions were to be smart or mean... and ur snippiness isn't so appealing.
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06/22/2010 12:29:39 AM · #27 |
I was about to post something. Then saw the OP's contact email identifier on his profile page, took a deep breath, and went out for a walk:-)
To the OP: I believe you had good intentions when you started this thread. But in all fairness, Louis did not give you a reason to call him a prick.
By the way English is not my native language, but I do know that names (especially of deities) must begin with capital letters (Jesus Christ).
Regardless, I still like the challenge idea.
Have a good night!
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06/22/2010 12:41:54 AM · #28 |
Originally posted by thesandman:
when you all get a handle on how to interpret the English language, then i will give you some respect...until then...shove off |
Is it just me or is it ironic that he lives in Humble, Texas? |
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06/22/2010 01:52:51 AM · #29 |
What a great start on this site! Please forgive him he is a knoob - (the K is silent).
I for one can hardly wait to see his responses to comments. That is assuming that he does eventually take part in a challenge. Should be colourful if nothing else.
He obviously talks the talk but time will tell.
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06/22/2010 02:23:50 AM · #30 |
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06/22/2010 02:36:57 AM · #31 |
Originally posted by thesandman:
when you all get a handle on how to interpret the English language, then i will give you some respect...until then...shove off |
You might want to review your assessment. Have a look at the Wikipedia article on Boolean logic which helps clarify how your original post was ambiguous (part cited below). Although you may think your meaning was pretty obvious in the context you used it, we HAVE had challenges where entries needed to be duotone, so Louis' question was wholly legitimate:
In certain cases, AND and OR can be used interchangeably in English:
I always carry an umbrella for when it rains and snows.
I always carry an umbrella for when it rains or snows.
I never walk in the rain or snow.
Sometimes the English words "and" and "or" have a meaning that is apparently opposite of its meaning in boolean logic:
"Give me all the red and blue berries," usually means, "Give me all berries that are red or blue". (The former might have been interpreted as a request for berries that are each both red and blue.) An alternative phrasing for this request would be, "Give me all berries that are red and all berries that are blue."
Indeed the logical operator XOR (exclusive OR) exists to serve your meaning. Of course you weren't going to use it, but you should understand that without being that specific you have constructed ambiguous meaning. |
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06/22/2010 08:57:35 AM · #32 |
Originally posted by paulbtlw:
Originally posted by thesandman:
when you all get a handle on how to interpret the English language, then i will give you some respect...until then...shove off |
You might want to review your assessment. Have a look at the Wikipedia article on Boolean logic which helps clarify how your original post was ambiguous (part cited below). Although you may think your meaning was pretty obvious in the context you used it, we HAVE had challenges where entries needed to be duotone, so Louis' question was wholly legitimate:
In certain cases, AND and OR can be used interchangeably in English:
I always carry an umbrella for when it rains and snows.
I always carry an umbrella for when it rains or snows.
I never walk in the rain or snow.
Sometimes the English words "and" and "or" have a meaning that is apparently opposite of its meaning in boolean logic:
"Give me all the red and blue berries," usually means, "Give me all berries that are red or blue". (The former might have been interpreted as a request for berries that are each both red and blue.) An alternative phrasing for this request would be, "Give me all berries that are red and all berries that are blue."
Indeed the logical operator XOR (exclusive OR) exists to serve your meaning. Of course you weren't going to use it, but you should understand that without being that specific you have constructed ambiguous meaning. |
I wish there was a 'Like' button here - I'd be pushing it now:)
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06/22/2010 09:20:20 AM · #33 |
I tried to put a 'like' button in this post, but it did not work as expected so removed it.
Message edited by author 2010-06-22 11:11:55. |
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06/22/2010 09:42:29 AM · #34 |
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