The forum discussion centers around a poll to determine the favorite mentor among participants, specifically highlighting "Math Is Hard" (MIH) and "MIB" as prominent candidates. The voting process allows for multiple choices, leading to humorous exchanges about the fairness and implications of the poll. Participants express confusion over the voting dynamics and suggest alternative choices, while also engaging in light-hearted banter about the mentors' characteristics. The conversation reflects a blend of camaraderie and competitive spirit among the voters.
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AlephZero said:Which bit of "math is hard" don't you understand
Pythagorean said:
dlgoff said:
micromass said:Or
\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}|Math Is Hard\rangle + \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}|MIH\rangle ?
micromass said:Or
\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}|Math Is Hard\rangle + \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}|MIH\rangle ?
!Oh, this could have caused a critical shift in votes!turbo said:
Evo said:
"Major" on the level of "major award" in "A Christmas Story"? That's scary! Opening the crate, pulling the award out of the excelsior... it boggles the mind!Evo said:
It's completely fair, people that disagree with the choices show their objections by not voting.Ivan Seeking said:This poll is a perfect example of a spontaneous, unsolicited conspiracy.
Evo said:
I've fixed it so that they don't affect the poll outcome. So all is fair, like in a reall poll.Ivan Seeking said:
Evo said:I've fixed it so that they don't affect the poll outcome. So all is fair, like in a reall poll.
Jimmy said:
drizzle said:I voted for MIH, she doesn't seem complicated.