Why do people still live in New Orleans?

[Scott5114]

once someone uses a physical image, I'm going to treat it as a physical image.

[Beltway]

How about rethinking putting so much weight on the early 1940s. Battlefield weapons unguided by modern standards. Not even big enough for a dog.

Because the same scientist behind the V-2 rocket helped design the Saturn...

Helped. Engineers on such programs are legion.

Chaired...C'mon, Beltway.  Let's not be disingenuous as you pursue pedantry.

Thousands of engineers work on projects that size.

[Beltway]

once someone uses a physical image, I'm going to treat it as a physical image.

Sure. The difference is that nobody expects a $100 bill to behave metaphorically.

[Rothman]

How about rethinking putting so much weight on the early 1940s. Battlefield weapons unguided by modern standards. Not even big enough for a dog.

Because the same scientist behind the V-2 rocket helped design the Saturn...

Helped. Engineers on such programs are legion.

Chaired...C'mon, Beltway.  Let's not be disingenuous as you pursue pedantry.

Thousands of engineers work on projects that size.

I'm not sure if you move the goalposts intentionally or just lose track of them altogether at this point.

[Scott5114]

How about rethinking putting so much weight on the early 1940s. Battlefield weapons unguided by modern standards. Not even big enough for a dog.

Because the same scientist behind the V-2 rocket helped design the Saturn...

Helped. Engineers on such programs are legion.

Chaired...C'mon, Beltway.  Let's not be disingenuous as you pursue pedantry.

Thousands of engineers work on projects that size.

I'm not sure if you move the goalposts intentionally or just lose track of them altogether at this point.

It is worth noting that the more data is added to an AI's context window, the more likely it is to forget what was added at the beginning of the session.

[Beltway]

How about rethinking putting so much weight on the early 1940s. Battlefield weapons unguided by modern standards. Not even big enough for a dog.

Because the same scientist behind the V-2 rocket helped design the Saturn...

Helped. Engineers on such programs are legion.

Chaired...C'mon, Beltway.  Let's not be disingenuous as you pursue pedantry.

Thousands of engineers work on projects that size.

I'm not sure if you move the goalposts intentionally or just lose track of them altogether at this point.

It is worth noting that the more data is added to an AI's context window, the more likely it is to forget what was added at the beginning of the session.

Rothman seems to think a V‑2 could put him in orbit. I'm pointing out that it couldn't -- not in 1944, not at White Sands, not now, not ever. A V‑2 could barely scrape 100 km on a lofted shot; orbit requires ~18,000 mph. They're not in the same universe.

[Max Rockatansky]

Speaking of algorithms I just noticed that this forum has fallen down the ranks for search engine results on "impleasable."  We need to need to be more asphalty and on point here people.

[Rothman]

How about rethinking putting so much weight on the early 1940s. Battlefield weapons unguided by modern standards. Not even big enough for a dog.

Because the same scientist behind the V-2 rocket helped design the Saturn...

Helped. Engineers on such programs are legion.

Chaired...C'mon, Beltway.  Let's not be disingenuous as you pursue pedantry.

Thousands of engineers work on projects that size.

I'm not sure if you move the goalposts intentionally or just lose track of them altogether at this point.

It is worth noting that the more data is added to an AI's context window, the more likely it is to forget what was added at the beginning of the session.

Rothman seems to think a V‑2 could put him in orbit. I'm pointing out that it couldn't -- not in 1944, not at White Sands, not now, not ever. A V‑2 could barely scrape 100 km on a lofted shot; orbit requires ~18,000 mph. They're not in the same universe.

How about rethinking putting so much weight on the early 1940s. Battlefield weapons unguided by modern standards. Not even big enough for a dog.

Because the same scientist behind the V-2 rocket helped design the Saturn...

Helped. Engineers on such programs are legion.

Chaired...C'mon, Beltway.  Let's not be disingenuous as you pursue pedantry.

Thousands of engineers work on projects that size.

I'm not sure if you move the goalposts intentionally or just lose track of them altogether at this point.

It is worth noting that the more data is added to an AI's context window, the more likely it is to forget what was added at the beginning of the session.

Rothman seems to think a V‑2 could put him in orbit. I'm pointing out that it couldn't -- not in 1944, not at White Sands, not now, not ever. A V‑2 could barely scrape 100 km on a lofted shot; orbit requires ~18,000 mph. They're not in the same universe.

Erm...you're proving our points?

[The_Ginger]

If you meant "tidal wave" in the conversational sense, fine -- but once someone uses a physical image, I'm going to treat it as a physical image. That's not pedantry, that's just staying inside the frame provided.

which one, I wonder...

[Max Rockatansky]

Maybe the dolphins will send a tidal wave to New Orleans so they can have that long desired underwater city.  It sure seems like a way more viable plan versus kidnapping that one random guy in Florida and forcing him to build it. 

https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/is-the-viral-story-about-dolphins-kidnapping-a-florida-man-real-or-fake-the-truth-behind-the-claims/

[Beltway]

How about rethinking putting so much weight on the early 1940s. Battlefield weapons unguided by modern standards. Not even big enough for a dog.

Because the same scientist behind the V-2 rocket helped design the Saturn...

Helped. Engineers on such programs are legion.

Chaired...C'mon, Beltway.  Let's not be disingenuous as you pursue pedantry.

Thousands of engineers work on projects that size.

I'm not sure if you move the goalposts intentionally or just lose track of them altogether at this point.

It is worth noting that the more data is added to an AI's context window, the more likely it is to forget what was added at the beginning of the session.

Rothman seems to think a V‑2 could put him in orbit. I'm pointing out that it couldn't -- not in 1944, not at White Sands, not now, not ever. A V‑2 could barely scrape 100 km on a lofted shot; orbit requires ~18,000 mph. They're not in the same universe.

How about rethinking putting so much weight on the early 1940s. Battlefield weapons unguided by modern standards. Not even big enough for a dog.

Because the same scientist behind the V-2 rocket helped design the Saturn...

Helped. Engineers on such programs are legion.

Chaired...C'mon, Beltway.  Let's not be disingenuous as you pursue pedantry.

Thousands of engineers work on projects that size.

I'm not sure if you move the goalposts intentionally or just lose track of them altogether at this point.

It is worth noting that the more data is added to an AI's context window, the more likely it is to forget what was added at the beginning of the session.

Rothman seems to think a V‑2 could put him in orbit. I'm pointing out that it couldn't -- not in 1944, not at White Sands, not now, not ever. A V‑2 could barely scrape 100 km on a lofted shot; orbit requires ~18,000 mph. They're not in the same universe.

Erm...you're proving our points?

What is with the double postings?

[Rothman]

How about rethinking putting so much weight on the early 1940s. Battlefield weapons unguided by modern standards. Not even big enough for a dog.

Because the same scientist behind the V-2 rocket helped design the Saturn...

Helped. Engineers on such programs are legion.

Chaired...C'mon, Beltway.  Let's not be disingenuous as you pursue pedantry.

Thousands of engineers work on projects that size.

I'm not sure if you move the goalposts intentionally or just lose track of them altogether at this point.

It is worth noting that the more data is added to an AI's context window, the more likely it is to forget what was added at the beginning of the session.

Rothman seems to think a V‑2 could put him in orbit. I'm pointing out that it couldn't -- not in 1944, not at White Sands, not now, not ever. A V‑2 could barely scrape 100 km on a lofted shot; orbit requires ~18,000 mph. They're not in the same universe.

How about rethinking putting so much weight on the early 1940s. Battlefield weapons unguided by modern standards. Not even big enough for a dog.

Because the same scientist behind the V-2 rocket helped design the Saturn...

Helped. Engineers on such programs are legion.

Chaired...C'mon, Beltway.  Let's not be disingenuous as you pursue pedantry.

Thousands of engineers work on projects that size.

I'm not sure if you move the goalposts intentionally or just lose track of them altogether at this point.

It is worth noting that the more data is added to an AI's context window, the more likely it is to forget what was added at the beginning of the session.

Rothman seems to think a V‑2 could put him in orbit. I'm pointing out that it couldn't -- not in 1944, not at White Sands, not now, not ever. A V‑2 could barely scrape 100 km on a lofted shot; orbit requires ~18,000 mph. They're not in the same universe.

Erm...you're proving our points?

What is with the double postings?

I have no idea, actually.

[Max Rockatansky]

How about rethinking putting so much weight on the early 1940s. Battlefield weapons unguided by modern standards. Not even big enough for a dog.

Because the same scientist behind the V-2 rocket helped design the Saturn...

Helped. Engineers on such programs are legion.

Chaired...C'mon, Beltway.  Let's not be disingenuous as you pursue pedantry.

Thousands of engineers work on projects that size.

I'm not sure if you move the goalposts intentionally or just lose track of them altogether at this point.

It is worth noting that the more data is added to an AI's context window, the more likely it is to forget what was added at the beginning of the session.

Rothman seems to think a V‑2 could put him in orbit. I'm pointing out that it couldn't -- not in 1944, not at White Sands, not now, not ever. A V‑2 could barely scrape 100 km on a lofted shot; orbit requires ~18,000 mph. They're not in the same universe.

How about rethinking putting so much weight on the early 1940s. Battlefield weapons unguided by modern standards. Not even big enough for a dog.

Because the same scientist behind the V-2 rocket helped design the Saturn...

Helped. Engineers on such programs are legion.

Chaired...C'mon, Beltway.  Let's not be disingenuous as you pursue pedantry.

Thousands of engineers work on projects that size.

I'm not sure if you move the goalposts intentionally or just lose track of them altogether at this point.

It is worth noting that the more data is added to an AI's context window, the more likely it is to forget what was added at the beginning of the session.

Rothman seems to think a V‑2 could put him in orbit. I'm pointing out that it couldn't -- not in 1944, not at White Sands, not now, not ever. A V‑2 could barely scrape 100 km on a lofted shot; orbit requires ~18,000 mph. They're not in the same universe.

Erm...you're proving our points?

What is with the double postings?

I have no idea, actually.

Easy, the longer the quote the happier the Goat and/or Goats.

[vdeane]

Speaking of algorithms I just noticed that this forum has fallen down the ranks for search engine results on "impleasable."  We need to need to be more asphalty and on point here people.

Looks like it's substituting implacable.

If you meant "tidal wave" in the conversational sense, fine -- but once someone uses a physical image, I'm going to treat it as a physical image. That's not pedantry, that's just staying inside the frame provided.

Honestly, I'm struggling to think of when the last time I heard someone use "tidal wave" instead, nor am I sure why one would be a "physical image" but not the other, but whatever, I guess we must all bow down to Beltway's Rules of Debate (TM). /s

Quite frankly, I am getting sick and tired of your antics and how you keep trying to lord over myself, Rothman, and a few others.  It's as if you're triggered by us arguing with your before and are now looking to build some smug superiority complex.  Honestly, you're making the forum thoroughly unenjoyable.

[Beltway]

Honestly, I'm struggling to think of when the last time I heard someone use "tidal wave" instead, nor am I sure why one would be a "physical image" but not the other, but whatever, I guess we must all bow down to Beltway's Rules of Debate (TM). /s

It's a joke. I am old enough to remember when the English term was "tidal wave."

A Japanese word -- tsunami entered standard English usage relatively recently like 1990s.

It has nothing to do with tides, and now the term seems funny as in humorous.

[Max Rockatansky]

Speaking of algorithms I just noticed that this forum has fallen down the ranks for search engine results on "impleasable."  We need to need to be more asphalty and on point here people.

Looks like it's substituting implacable.

If you meant "tidal wave" in the conversational sense, fine -- but once someone uses a physical image, I'm going to treat it as a physical image. That's not pedantry, that's just staying inside the frame provided.

Honestly, I'm struggling to think of when the last time I heard someone use "tidal wave" instead, nor am I sure why one would be a "physical image" but not the other, but whatever, I guess we must all bow down to Beltway's Rules of Debate (TM). /s

Quite frankly, I am getting sick and tired of your antics and how you keep trying to lord over myself, Rothman, and a few others.  It's as if you're triggered by us arguing with your before and are now looking to build some smug superiority complex.  Honestly, you're making the forum thoroughly unenjoyable.

How spun up can you really get about someone who tracks dates on a spreadsheet?

But yes, I'm finding this " implacable" nonsense with the search engine algorithms quite impleasing.

[Beltway]

If you meant "tidal wave" in the conversational sense, fine -- but once someone uses a physical image, I'm going to treat it as a physical image. That's not pedantry, that's just staying inside the frame provided.

Honestly, I'm struggling to think of when the last time I heard someone use "tidal wave" instead, nor am I sure why one would be a "physical image" but not the other, but whatever, I guess we must all bow down to Beltway's Rules of Debate (TM). /s

Quite frankly, I am getting sick and tired of your antics and how you keep trying to lord over myself, Rothman, and a few others.  It's as if you're triggered by us arguing with your before and are now looking to build some smug superiority complex.  Honestly, you're making the forum thoroughly unenjoyable.

Where's the vomit?

[vdeane]

How spun up can you really get about someone who tracks dates on a spreadsheet?

There's something about Beltway's style of argument that really gets under my skin.  Of course, it doesn't help that I probably still have PTSD from being bullied throughout elementary and middle school.

[Max Rockatansky]

How spun up can you really get about someone who tracks dates on a spreadsheet?

There's something about Beltway's style of argument that really gets under my skin.  Of course, it doesn't help that I probably still have PTSD from being bullied throughout elementary and middle school.

Thing is Beltway an old man who as far as I know has never once demonstrated the ability to viably bully anyone.  If anything, some of the really bizarre things he's said as of late make him an easy target to pick on.  Yeah, I think this hyper pedantic posting he does is pretty annoying also (see the new Key Bridge thread).  But I'm pretty convinced at this point that it is something he has much control over. 

[Beltway]

How spun up can you really get about someone who tracks dates on a spreadsheet?

There's something about Beltway's style of argument that really gets under my skin.  Of course, it doesn't help that I probably still have PTSD from being bullied throughout elementary and middle school.

Thing is Beltway an old man who as far as I know has never once demonstrated the ability to viably bully anyone.  If anything, some of the really bizarre things he's said as of late make him an easy target to pick on.  Yeah, I think this hyper pedantic posting he does is pretty annoying also (see the new Key Bridge thread).  But I'm pretty convinced at this point that it is something he has much control over. 

So where's the throw up?

[Max Rockatansky]

How spun up can you really get about someone who tracks dates on a spreadsheet?

There's something about Beltway's style of argument that really gets under my skin.  Of course, it doesn't help that I probably still have PTSD from being bullied throughout elementary and middle school.

Thing is Beltway an old man who as far as I know has never once demonstrated the ability to viably bully anyone.  If anything, some of the really bizarre things he's said as of late make him an easy target to pick on.  Yeah, I think this hyper pedantic posting he does is pretty annoying also (see the new Key Bridge thread).  But I'm pretty convinced at this point that it is something he has much control over. 

So where's the throw up?

Do you keep track of how many times you reference throwing up on a spreadsheet?  Is it once of your several unique hobbies which originated during your childhood?   

[Scott5114]

Any Beltway post:

[Beltway]

Better than yelling at the Moon

[Scott5114]

Better than yelling at the Moon

You make yourself look fucking insane either way.

[kphoger]

You introduced a concrete image. I addressed it concretely. That's not pedantry.

How would you address an asphalt image?

'Your Worship'.

Where's the vomit?

You misspelled 'vomic'.  Your recent lack of attention to detail has become most impleasable.

Thing is Beltway an old man who as far as I know has never once demonstrated the ability to viably bully anyone.  If anything, some of the really bizarre things he's said as of late make him an easy target to pick on.

All dressed up in his Richmond Neighborhood Assistance Officer uniform, he looks quite intimidating.