BB07 Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 What does this stand for? From wikipedia.......QED is an initialism of the Latin phrase quod erat demonstrandum, which means "what was to be demonstrated". The phrase is traditionally placed in its abbreviated form at the end of a mathematical proof or philosophical argument when what was specified in the enunciation — and in the setting-out — has been exactly restated as the conclusion of the demonstration.[1] The abbreviation thus signals the completion of the proof. I had to look it up.
bentnotbroken Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 From wikipedia.......QED is an initialism of the Latin phrase quod erat demonstrandum, which means "what was to be demonstrated". The phrase is traditionally placed in its abbreviated form at the end of a mathematical proof or philosophical argument when what was specified in the enunciation — and in the setting-out — has been exactly restated as the conclusion of the demonstration.[1] The abbreviation thus signals the completion of the proof. I had to look it up. I love Owl! His instincts and knowledge are right on the money. Everything he has said has been proven by the actions. I must admit I do like playing with specific dolls while ignoring others.
Rooke Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 Thanks for clearing that up! I won't be messing with Owl! :-)
jthorne Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 I love Owl! His instincts and knowledge are right on the money. Everything he has said has been proven by the actions. I must admit I do like playing with specific dolls while ignoring others. I have to admit, I'm really jealous of Owl. The last time I called someone out as a troll, I was put in the naughty corner. Heck, I called her a formerly banned member, and the same thing happened.
Silly_Girl Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 I have to admit, I'm really jealous of Owl. The last time I called someone out as a troll, I was put in the naughty corner. Heck, I called her a formerly banned member, and the same thing happened. I also don't have the Midas Touch....
Owl Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 I'm sure someone will get around to reporting me soon. It's the circle of life.
Rooke Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 I'm sure someone will get around to reporting me soon. It's the circle of life. No way! I think you just touch a nerve with alot of people that don't actually want to hear the truth and still are deluded about the way things will turn out..I know there's stuff you said to me in the early days that I didn't necessarily like or want to hear but it has to be said because no one can hide from the truth, it jumps up and bites you at some point. The difference is whether people want to learn from it or ignore it and that's personal preference. But I guess ultimately if you're proved right then there's no arguing with that...
Owl Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 Rooke, I'll bet if you go back and look at what I posted to you, you'll find it was probably some straight-shooting, action/goal oriented advice recommending a course of action intended to help you improve your situation, hopefully with no insult or condemnation in it. Most people that take offense to my advice initially tend to come to realize that there was no malice in it...it's normally a straightforward attempt to help/support. But you'll also note that there are typically three kinds of posters that come here. Some seeking support, others seeking to provide support...and others with a different agenda outside the scope of support. You came seeking support...which is why you eventually found what you were looking for. If not from me, from other posters here. But there's not much most of us can offer for those that come neither seeking nor providing support.
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