Penalty points to birthdays ratio

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of a ratio between penalty points and birthdays within the context of a forum. It includes humorous exchanges about age, marriage status, and societal perceptions of age, with a blend of technical and playful commentary.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant proposes a formula where penalty points (P) are related to the number of birthdays (N) at the forum, suggesting a variable k.
  • Another participant humorously suggests that if N equals 1, then k equals 0, otherwise k is infinite, indicating a playful take on the formula.
  • Several participants engage in a light-hearted discussion about the age of a member, cyrusabdollahi, and the implications of age on relationships.
  • Concerns are raised about discrimination against older individuals, specifically referencing 107-year-olds and the validity of their birthdays in a humorous context.
  • One participant expresses skepticism about the relevance of age-related discussions, questioning the status of their marriage in a comedic manner.
  • Another participant critiques perceived Amero-centrism in the discussion about age and historical context, referencing the Gregorian calendar and its adoption.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants exhibit a mix of humorous banter and serious commentary, with no clear consensus on the main topic of penalty points or the implications of age. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing views and playful exchanges.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes a blend of technical and humorous elements, with some participants expressing confusion about the initial formula and its implications. The interplay of age-related humor and societal commentary adds complexity to the conversation.

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N = (number of birthdays per year at PF) - 1
P = penalty points assigned

What should be the value of k where P = kN?
 
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if N=1; k=0
else, k=[tex]\infty[/tex]

Yes yes I know, I can't program, its the effect that counts..
 
What? I don't get it.
 
Today - cyrusabdollahi (87) - he may be the oldest member. :smile:
 
Astronuc said:
Today - cyrusabdollahi (87) - he may be the oldest member. :smile:

If he wasn't that old, I wouldn't marry someone else!o:)
 
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Lisa! said:
If he wasn't that old, I wouldn't marry someone else!o:)

I'm not sure what this means. Anyway, what's the status of our marriage, Lisa? Are we still married? I haven't been paying attention.
 
If you're not having sex, you're probably still married.
 
Danger said:
If you're not having sex, you're probably still married.

I don't have any idea if we are. If you recall, I was the last one to find out we were married. I don't mind, I just need an update now and then.
 
A far more important issue is that 107-year olds are discriminated against.

The computer has the presumption to regard their birthdays as less valid than others.

This culture of youth terror towards the elderly must be stopped at once.
 
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zoobyshoe said:
I'm not sure what this means. Anyway, what's the status of our marriage, Lisa? Are we still married? I haven't been paying attention.


How am I supposed to know? :confused:
 
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arildno said:
A far more important issue is that 107-year olds are discriminated against.

The computer has the presumption to regard their birthdays as less valid than others.

This culture of youth terror towards the elderly must be stopped at once.

The discrimination against 254-year-old Americans born from Sep 3 to Sep 13 easily eclipses that. It's like all of those folks were wiped completely off the slate of history. You can't even find dead 254-year-old Americans born on those dates.
 
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I detect an unwholesome Amero-centrism in your criticism, BobG.
 
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Lisa! said:
How am I supposed to know? :confused:

Read your tea leaves or something.
 
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Are we still married?
zoobyshoe said:
I haven't been paying attention.

Lisa! said:
How am I supposed to know?
Sounds like you're still married. :smile:
 
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arildno said:
I detect an unwholesome Amero-centrism in your criticism, BobG.
I second that. They had Gregorian calendars (from Sep 14, 1752) all over the British Empire (over which the sun was said to have never set).

PS: It's a good thing the French didn't adopt the Gregorian calendar immediately, or we would have lost Legendre to the vicissitudes of time. :biggrin:
 
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