piisfish 140 #26 February 23, 2004 cause you deserve it scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #27 February 23, 2004 QuoteShe was complaining about my remarks in the "cold sore" thread. I feel that they were justified, and I will make them to her (or anyone else's) faces. Besides, I never get crass and threaten people, but I do call "Bullshit" on this issue. Ah, this I was not aware of. Thanks MM. This is another thing that comes with being on the net. If you can't take it, don't dish it. I haven't seen either of those threads, but with all due respect, IF it's true you're making false remarks about people, don't expect others to be kind to you. Personally I hate it when people start new threads to point fingers at others. For instance, there was a thread started not too long ago by someone who had a problem with jealousy of other jumpers and their occupational priveleges. Clearly it was a follow up on some remarks from a different thread, and was aimed at the poster of that one. If you're going to start a big issue (long thread) because you're pissed that someone made a harsh remark to or about you, then perhaps you should learn to PM and not seek the attention of the rest of the world. All you're going to get in this situation is a world of shit from other posters, and I'll tell ya now, though I don't like being unkind, I'll be one of them. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #28 February 23, 2004 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_view_flat;post=929373;page=3;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;mh=25; see this thread..it was what I was referring to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Designer 0 #29 February 23, 2004 Not everybody is that way.Sometimes I'm im a jokester and most of my friends know this.Guess there are some real angry people out there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatmissile 0 #30 February 23, 2004 Cool. Here's her post: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=935585#935585 and here's my response: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=936171#936171 I even ended it with a smiley so she won't feel too bad... -- ZZZzzzz.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 #31 February 23, 2004 QuoteA few years ago, dropzone.com was a beautiful oasis on the internet. However, if you ever study human behaviour you'll find out that there is a certain percentage of total a-holes that permeate the planet (let's call it 1 in 1000). So, if you have a community of 500, you only have a 50/50 chance of there being 1, but if you have a community of say, 26,000, then you probably have at least 26 total asshats you have to keep in check. We've a victim of our own success. Quade I got to correct you on that one only because its fun to do so. Assuming your first number is correct that 1 out of every 1000 is and a-hole, then in a community of 500 the chance of there being 1 a-hole is 39.3622%. The calculation in 26,000 is hard to get a percentage for because it requires far more digits than my TI-85 has. Its somewhere along the line of {(0.999)^(25,974) * [(.001)^26]}/{1}, which I believe ends up equalling something like 5.17596322068 E -90.If I could make a wish, I think I'd pass. Can't think of anything I need No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound. Nothing to eat, no books to read. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #32 February 23, 2004 Quotebut I am afraid everything I say will get back to my SO, as it always seems to as well. People just have to tattle, and when they do they always throw in a little extra something for effect! Do you really think that your behavior here isn't going to get back to Carl? I don't think he lives in a cave, and I'm sure he knows how to use a computer to access these forums.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craichead 0 #33 February 23, 2004 And straight from one of HH's posts: "Post under the assumption that your boss, future boss, girlfriend, wife, ex, mother, children and the government can access these forums. Think before you hit Post." http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=922417;#922417 _Pm__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #34 February 23, 2004 QuoteIt is easy to be mean to people when they are not face to face with you. I am willing to bet that these people who are mean wouldn't have the guts to be that way in person. I'm a mean motherf**ker in real life too. I have no problem telling anyone how I really feel. Online or not. If your bigger and can whoop my ass. I just say it from a farther distance. gives me a head start On the other hand there are alot of people like that though. So I'm normally a nice guy... Really I am, I'm allergic to pain.. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #35 February 23, 2004 QuoteAssuming your first number is correct that 1 out of every 1000 is and a-hole, then in a community of 500 the chance of there being 1 a-hole is 39.3622%. The calculation in 26,000 is hard to get a percentage for because it requires far more digits than my TI-85 has. Its somewhere along the line of {(0.999)^(25,974) * [(.001)^26]}/{1}, which I believe ends up equalling something like 5.17596322068 E -90. Close, but you read the instructions wrong - 1 in 500 is 30.35%. (1 or more is 39.36%) For a community of 26,000: there is most likely 25 or 26 people (odd for each 7.8% individually) With a 50% chance of there being more than 25 (50% chance there being less than 26) there is more than a one percent chance for there being between 16 and 36 assholes (individual stats for each number) there is 90% chance of there being some number of assholes between 18 and 32 or a 90% chance of there being at least 20 or more assholes but only one asshole out of 26,000 when normal odds are 1 in a 1000? you are right, it's practically zero but I'm pretty sure there's only one really bored asshole with minitab on his computer....... ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #36 February 23, 2004 So, can we all at least agree that as the population increases, generally speaking so will the number of asshats?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #37 February 23, 2004 QuoteSo, can we all at least agree that as the population increases, generally speaking so will the number of asshats? ......makes sense to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #38 February 23, 2004 QuoteSo, can we all at least agree that as the population increases, generally speaking so will the number of asshats? In theory. In actuality, the only thing that goes up is the number of people whom may think a person is an asshat. Some may think I am an asshat (I hope not, but for arguement....) I may think they are asshats. (Once again, in theory) Which one is really the asshat? Kinda like the old saying, beauty is in the eye of the beerholder, right? It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 #39 February 23, 2004 QuoteQuoteAssuming your first number is correct that 1 out of every 1000 is and a-hole, then in a community of 500 the chance of there being 1 a-hole is 39.3622%. The calculation in 26,000 is hard to get a percentage for because it requires far more digits than my TI-85 has. Its somewhere along the line of {(0.999)^(25,974) * [(.001)^26]}/{1}, which I believe ends up equalling something like 5.17596322068 E -90. Close, but you read the instructions wrong - 1 in 500 is 30.35%. (1 or more is 39.36%) For a community of 26,000: there is most likely 25 or 26 people (odd for each 7.8% individually) With a 50% chance of there being more than 25 (50% chance there being less than 26) there is more than a one percent chance for there being between 16 and 36 assholes (individual stats for each number) there is 90% chance of there being some number of assholes between 18 and 32 or a 90% chance of there being at least 20 or more assholes but only one asshole out of 26,000 when normal odds are 1 in a 1000? you are right, it's practically zero but I'm pretty sure there's only one really bored asshole with minitab on his computer....... ok I stand corrected. On the first part I should have given a little more throught because that was obviously. On the second where you gave ranges, such as probability between 16 and 36 or 18 and 32 or any specific range for that matter, I am assuming you used a integral with limits to figure out. I vaguely remember that formula but not enough to use it at this point. The last time I saw it was about 8 or 9 years ago. Are you and actuary or a University math professor? Or do you just happen to remember that formula? I wish I could remember all that stuff but when you don't use it you start to forget. I even find myself having to look up the formula everytime I need to figure out an interest charge that was assessed compounding continously.If I could make a wish, I think I'd pass. Can't think of anything I need No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound. Nothing to eat, no books to read. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #40 February 23, 2004 QuoteQuoteSo, can we all at least agree that as the population increases, generally speaking so will the number of asshats? In theory. In actuality, the only thing that goes up is the number of people whom may think a person is an asshat. Some may think I am an asshat (I hope not, but for arguement....) I may think they are asshats. (Once again, in theory) Which one is really the asshat? Kinda like the old saying, beauty is in the eye of the beerholder, right? I have a general rule about asshats: I figure that about 2 out of 7 people I meet are asshats. If the number is higher, then there's something wrong with me. If the number is lower, then I'm lucky. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #41 February 23, 2004 I, on the other hand, think nobody is an asshat until I meet them in person. Then, and only then, do they get a chance to prove themselves to be true asshats. Nobody has been able to do it yet. Not even Treetop. It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #42 February 23, 2004 Just cuz - see below.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #43 February 23, 2004 Wow, have I got you fooledMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #44 February 23, 2004 Hey Steel - I was just mocking you for mocking quade. I have the most boring job in the world. I use stats all the time and teach it at work when the official instructors need help. (it's engineering and sometimes we do use data to make decisions - my job is to make sure people don't misuse data to make the decisions they want to make instead of what they really are supposed to make). This is a great example for the next class when we go through basic stats background. (Unless there's some PC wierdo in the class that doesn't like the term 'asshole'). The type of stat you're working with uses the "binomial distribution". That's the one most skydiver stats question gets driven to. I use the software package Minitab. It's very powerful as long as you understand what's behind the theory. I got caught up in a stats discussion on another thread and got pretty tired of it, some I'm off this subject now. If you want any info on the softward, PM me and I'll help. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #45 February 23, 2004 QuoteWow, have I got you fooled Yea, but you're one that can fool me anytime you want, darlin'! It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #46 February 23, 2004 Hey, you don't have to kiss up to me, it's Michael that gets you the free demo jumpsMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #47 February 23, 2004 QuoteHey, you don't have to kiss up to me, it's Michael that gets you the free demo jumps Yea, yea. Thing is, you look sooooo much better than him. Oh, yea, he's got a girlfriend now, and I'm not gonna play second fiddle. Now, if he were to dye his hair red..... bwahahahahaha!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #48 February 23, 2004 QuoteQuoteHey, you don't have to kiss up to me, it's Michael that gets you the free demo jumps Yea, yea. Thing is, you look sooooo much better than him. Oh, yea, he's got a girlfriend now, and I'm not gonna play second fiddle. Now, if he were to dye his hair red..... bwahahahahaha! Jim. Is there something you are trying to tell us? Was it dark in there?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #49 February 23, 2004 QuoteWhy are so many people so mean spirited and critical on this forum? Its a perfect place to express what you mean and tell people how stupied they are whith out ever meeting them Most of thouse you see post attacks never met,and probaly wont...just my oppinion.. Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #50 February 23, 2004 QuoteQuoteQuoteHey, you don't have to kiss up to me, it's Michael that gets you the free demo jumps Yea, yea. Thing is, you look sooooo much better than him. Oh, yea, he's got a girlfriend now, and I'm not gonna play second fiddle. Now, if he were to dye his hair red..... bwahahahahaha! Jim. Is there something you are trying to tell us? Was it dark in there? I thought it was sunshine's tent. Honest! It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
