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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
I figured it out. Davo just argues to try making himself feel better. He never intends to discuss things in a way that might change his mind or open it to new things.
Wow, you're a genius.  Though it's not my intention, arguing with people like you does end up making me feel better about myself. I'm not quite sure what you mean about discussing things in a way that would allow me to change my mind, but I usually enter discussions with well-grounded opinions and confidence in those opinions. In fact, it's quite ironic that you bring this up in a Terri Schiavo thread, as I entered this debate with about as open a mind and absence of opinion as I've had in a long time. Read through the various threads and you will see this.
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
His arguing just leads to him screwing up comparisons and the use of words.
Like what? If you're talking about indirectly/inversely proporationate, I suggest you read up on how these terms are used outside of high school math class before you comment further.
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Originally posted by Davo:
Perhaps I should have clarified for the children...'indirectly proportionate' and 'inversely proportionate' are interchangable terms.
I am the type of person that quotes themselves in their signature. These words may educate the people who run onto CEG every time they see a Contour and ask if it was someone here.
excuse me but don't even start insulting me with the 'children' comment. you have no right and it is NOT your place to do so. I was simply trying to state that according to a reputable source, those two words are not interchangeable. stay in line and don't drag someone into one of your pety wars who was just trying to help clarify for accuracy.
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edit: after re-reading, it appears you were directing that at spoodge or whatever his name is. sorry for the offensive post (if it even considered that). thanks.
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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
I figured it out. Davo just argues to try making himself feel better. He never intends to discuss things in a way that might change his mind or open it to new things.
Hold on. Did you come into this discussion with an open mind? I don't see it. This is part of the problem with these "discussions." People are intrenched in their beliefs, and hearing arguments from the other side strictly inflame their posts.
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
His arguing just leads to him screwing up comparisons and the use of words.
Actually, the discussion about words was not started by Davo.
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
I'll let you feel good Davo, I'm outta this. Though one question, do you have a job?
Same could be asked about you. (Looks at post count) Of all people, I can't believe you brought this up.
Why did you resort to personal attacks? Does it make you feel better?
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Originally posted by Davo:
'indirectly proportionate' and 'inversely proportionate' are interchangable terms.
Oh! I get it, this is another one of your jokes. Boy do I feel silly.
Someone with your intellect surely knows that statement is false.
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Originally posted by zgendron:
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
I figured it out. Davo just argues to try making himself feel better. He never intends to discuss things in a way that might change his mind or open it to new things.
Hold on. Did you come into this discussion with an open mind? I don't see it. This is part of the problem with these "discussions." People are intrenched in their beliefs, and hearing arguments from the other side strictly inflame their posts.
Just because I brought it up in this discussion, didn't mean I was just referring to this thread. Actually I did stay out of all the Terry threads until I had developed an opinion. Once I did step in, if something made me change my mind it would be change. It's happen a hundred times before, so I wouldn't be surprised if something made me change my mind again. But like I said, I waited and just read for a bit and then made a decision.
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
His arguing just leads to him screwing up comparisons and the use of words.
Actually, the discussion about words was not started by Davo.
Huh? I know that. The discussion about words was about Davo's use of words that didn't look correct to me either.
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
I'll let you feel good Davo, I'm outta this. Though one question, do you have a job?
Same could be asked about you. (Looks at post count) Of all people, I can't believe you brought this up.
It wasn't a personal attack buddy, chill out. I just wondered if he had a job. I don't have a job right now. It's not a personal attack. I'm a student (looks at my post count) with too much free time in a town that doesn't have any open jobs. Sorry for just wondering about people. I'll never do it again.
Why did you resort to personal attacks? Does it make you feel better?
Didn't, so no.
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'Inversely' is the more traditional term, but 'indirectly' started being used because it is the opposite of 'directly', so it was easier to understand the concepts. Again, just because it wasn't used in high school math doesn't mean it's inappropriate.
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Someone should pull the feeding tube from this thread! PS - when I saw the thing about the Pope last night I cracked up laughing as I new Davo would be ALL OVER IT!. 
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If we pull the feeding tube on this thread, it will be allowed to survive another two weeks in peace and euphoria, so why not give it a shot?
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Originally posted by Davo:
'Inversely' is the more traditional term, but 'indirectly' started being used because it is the opposite of 'directly', so it was easier to understand the concepts. Again, just because it wasn't used in high school math doesn't mean it's inappropriate.
indirect : anything other than direct. I took the indirect route to work today.
inverse : opposite
Sorry, but you brought up intellect. Stazi is an engineer maybe he can set you straight.
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Originally posted by spgoode:
Originally posted by Davo:
'Inversely' is the more traditional term, but 'indirectly' started being used because it is the opposite of 'directly', so it was easier to understand the concepts. Again, just because it wasn't used in high school math doesn't mean it's inappropriate.
indirect : anything other than direct. I took the indirect route to work today.
inverse : opposite
Sorry, but you brought up intellect.
Okay, so 'indirect' means anything but direct. If the opposite of 'inverse proportion' is 'direct proportion', then that would make 'indirect proportion' and 'inverse proportion' the same thing, no? I didn't think I'd have to spell it out for you like this, but I guess you forced me to.
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