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#26 2016-01-01 19:36:00
- bobbym
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- From: Bumpkinland
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Re: 9999999 = 1
On other forums this question is immediately closed down and the OP barred. If we are to maintain a high standard too then I am forced to at least keep it moderated. This is extremely difficult to do because this topic attracts people who are looking for it. As a matter of fact it is usually the same guy under different usernames. A fellow that has been barred from here at least 30 times.
I feel that one thread of this is enough. Is there some reason that this thread is not enough to explain everyone's position?
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If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
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#27 2016-01-02 07:20:15
- Calligar
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Re: 9999999 = 1
No sorry, was not suggesting multiple threads nor did I realize this was the open thread, I thought this was supposed to be only for the (infinity)x thing and that seemed pretty much answered since I didn't see anymore counter arguments to it. Saying it was open afterwards caused me to ask about it.
There are always other variables. -[unknown]
But Nature flies from the infinite, for the infinite is unending or imperfect, and Nature ever seeks an end. -Aristotle
Everything makes sense, one only needs to figure out how. -[unknown]
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#28 2016-01-02 07:50:03
- bobbym
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Re: 9999999 = 1
It was a very unpleasant time and thankfully it is over. This thread was left open because the OP seemed sincere in asking about this rather than someone who just wanted to insult as many members as he could.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#29 2016-01-03 01:58:58
Re: 9999999 = 1
We have not had a heated argument in this forum for a while.
'And fun? If maths is fun, then getting a tooth extraction is fun. A viral infection is fun. Rabies shots are fun.'
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#30 2016-01-03 04:20:03
- bobbym
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- From: Bumpkinland
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Re: 9999999 = 1
Arguments are for pro basketball not for math forums. Bad behavior is not tolerated.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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