Re: Let's try this ONE more time :-)
- Posted by "Juergen Luethje" <j.lue at gmx.de> Jul 06, 2004
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Derek Parnell wrote: > Al Getz wrote: >> >> Pete Lomax wrote: >>> >>> On Mon, 05 Jul 2004 11:51:21 -0700, Al Getz <guest at RapidEuphoria.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> For people that cant read English, i post this one more time: >>> And people say I need to try decaffeinated. ) >>> >>> >> There were at least TWO (count em, 2> ) posts suggesting >> a method of generating 32 bit random numbers which were >> perfectly fine, and yet people were still bickering over >> what to do about generating a 32 bit rand number ?? > > Bickering? Suggesting alternates is normal in programming. Why do you > think this is evidence of bickering? > > There are a huge number of ways to generate a 32-bit random number. So > what's the problem if people suggest some alternatives? [big snip] Derek, thank you for saying this clearly! Yes, suggesting alternates is normal when you think in a problem oriented manner. This way of discussion means a spirit of freedom of thinking, of willingness to share knowledge, a spirit of evolution and so on. I always learn a lot when reading or participating in a good discussion. Who wants to prevent me (or someone else) from learning? However, if someone thinks more in a vanity oriented manner (e.g. thinking that he is the most intelligent person on this planet), it's likely that he mistakes "discussion" for "bickering". Regards, Juergen