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A clever answer would be "it's a 50/50 chance, either it happens or it doesn't". That's statistics my simple brain can comprehend at least.
by Cthulhu_ 2y ago
A clever answer would be "it's a 50/50 chance, either it happens or it doesn't". That's statistics my simple brain can comprehend at least.
- kqr 2y agoIn what way is that clever? It's clearly wrong. If it were true, we'd experience three breakages at least 150 days of the year, every year.
- rrr_oh_man 2y ago[flagged]
- kqr 2y agoI think it is in the spirit of Hacker News to explain rather than just whoosh someone.
- rrr_oh_man 2y agoYou're right, that was not kind. Apologies. It was late at night and I'd read too many depressing news (and many even more depressing, warmongering comments). Not an excuse, just a human factor. What I should have said: By clever GP most probably meant funny (with a hint of self-deprecation) rather than smart (or even correct).