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rcthompson · 2018-01-17 20:06:34+00:00

Ok, fair enough. I was worried that there was some precise definition I had missed, but if that's not the case, I agree there's no point in debating it.

ALittleLight | karma 13088 | avg karma 3.97 · | 2021-06-05 10:38:29+00:00

I think it's pretty clear the given definition doesn't apply here. While I do enjoy debating semantics, I don't see that you actually have any argument here, so I'm just going to leave it at that.

RobotCaleb | karma 1025 | avg karma 2.51 · | 2013-01-15 11:16:40

Of course it doesn't mean that. And I wasn't arguing that. I wasn't arguing anything, just laying things out a bit more clearly since you didn't seem to have a solid grasp on reality.

yummyfajitas | karma 41937 | avg karma 3.52 · | 2017-01-30 08:59:56

The parent poster claims it's clear. I'm pointing out that there seem to be widely disparate and inconsistent opinions on the matter.

The best way to prove me wrong would be to provide a clear and unambiguous definition. Strangely, no one has done that.

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sitharus | karma 3630 | avg karma 4.14 · | 2015-05-10 18:38:46+00:00

Yes, I simplified something for the sake of a simple response.

No, that doesn't mean you can extrapolate ridiculous conclusions from the statement where the definition is well known.

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wnoise | karma 2772 | avg karma 2.54 · | 2014-02-19 17:20:23+00:00

Sure, not disputing that, only the definition expressed.

toasterlovin | karma 4624 | avg karma 1.92 · | 2019-10-17 09:28:32

Mostly I'm just arguing that it's ambiguous. I don't have a strong opinion, but the person I was responding to did and it seems like a silly thing to be so adamant about.

A4ET8a8uTh0 | karma 5530 | avg karma 1.66 · | 2020-03-09 13:34:29

It is possible I have not made it very clear. For the sake of the argument, I am ok with the definition presented by you.

That said, I am not sure what you disagree with. Please elaborate.

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nerdponx | karma 22397 | avg karma 2.51 · | 2023-06-27 05:50:06

I'm not making the assertion, I am just trying to clarify the terminology.

spekcular | karma 5792 | avg karma 7.93 · | 2022-12-25 00:49:09

Yes, it's not so clear to me either. But I'm willing to grant this point for the sake of the argument.

david927 | karma 7660 | avg karma 3.08 · | 2022-11-14 12:51:57

Thanks for the correction. You're right, and I can't tell you either, so I shouldn't really argue.

doktrin | karma 6105 | avg karma 3.33 · | 2013-06-04 09:32:43

That's fine and fair, but it doesn't appear to be what the OP was arguing.

philipov | karma 5318 | avg karma 3.01 · | 2018-01-17 01:14:28+00:00

I disagree. I have made a clear delineation in the semantic content of my definitions, while you continue to attempt to confuse the issue.

twodave | karma 2318 | avg karma 2.98 · | 2019-01-16 11:43:58+00:00

I don’t think that definition necessarily is in conflict with my point.

ram1024 | karma 89 | avg karma 0.26 · | 2008-10-18 22:41:57+00:00

uhh.. that's the dictionary definition sir. it's not open for your interpretation or dispute.

and it completely validates my statements. so i don't understand why you're continuing to stamp your feet about it.

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DataGata | karma 164 | avg karma 2.02 · | 2021-01-11 21:45:36+00:00

This was a useful comment, assuming it is true, and even though it is a "debate on definitions" quibble.

lowboy | karma 970 | avg karma 1.84 · | 2012-08-29 13:00:30

That's fine with me. You've shifted the argument back to the overall case and refused to address my specific concern about the answer to question (i), so I'm just going to declare myself the winner of this branch, if that's OK with you.

tptacek | karma 394296 | avg karma 6.04 · | 2012-02-28 14:26:45+00:00

No, it clearly isn't. You used a series of terms that I didn't that changed the meaning of what I said, then argued against that instead of what I actually said.

afiori | karma 3210 | avg karma 1.28 · | 2024-05-04 05:15:50

I am not disputing this, I am just saying that leaving the argument implicit might be confusing.

nickbauman | karma 4184 | avg karma 2.98 · | 2018-03-08 23:37:03

Are you really arguing with me about anything here or just flexing your sophistry chops? I said that to illustrate that, just as you didn't say that exactly, I didn't say what you're asserting either. I think we can put this to rest now.