math and metalworking

On 29 Jan 2006 11:32:47 -0800, with neither quill nor qualm, "mj" quickly quoth:

Toward Sacred Geometry, of course.

Given that response, you are going to be called a troll, or a fool - not sure which, and I really don't care.

Bill

Steve,

Note that my comments were contingent on your being serious. No offense taken on my end, and I hope there's none on yours.

Bill

I love it. I copied this one for future use. :-) ...lew...

Bill, I don't believe that I am a troll. I've been around the newsgroup for a while now and I don't think I have ever posted anything to start a fight. I guess I've been a fool once or twice in my life, so that I am guilty of.

I guess I was just joking around when I posted that. Sorry you took it seriously.

Mike

Guys, Thanks for all the advice. After reading through all of this and it was VERY interesting reading BTW, I am probably going to take algebra again since it has been quite awhile since I've done anything with algebra. It appears that having a good background in algebra would help me later if I decide I want to take geo or trig. At least that is the feeling I am getting after reading all of this and some of the little research that I did on the Internet.

I need to contact my advisor at school and make sure an algebra course would fit the criteria for the degree.

Mike

It will. Almost always.

The school will also likely offer a placement exam. Go ahead and take it. You may do better than you think. If not, you will know what to work on.

Richard

Bill, I hadn't read this post when I posted my response. No offense taken here either. I think it was just a little misunderstanding. It is hard to get humor across some times. :) Mike

Hello all,

mj wrote: > Bill, > I hadn't read this post when I posted my response. > No offense taken here either. > I think it was just a little misunderstanding. It is hard to get humor > across some times. :) > Mike >

A highly respected friend of mine is convinced that Google goofs up group threading. That might be the problem here. It could also be a conincidence. Finally Mike could just be being a good guy, etc.

Anyway, something about this didn't smell right to me: why did "Mike" (the OP, right?) reply to my olive branch to "Steve", if that's what happened? See search results below. My newsreader also sees it that way. The early apparent missed (by me) joke was Steve's. I was also suspicious that both of them had at times referred to subtle humor. If Mike were serious about this, he shouldn't be joking about it. I could understand Steve joking, but the OP joking around didn't make sense. Mike's use of "no offense" was the kicker, and I did a quick search.

Suppose that one were trolling and stirring the broth signing as multiple posters. It would be wise to keep the identities and perspectives in order. Apologies if the posters are distinct and sincere, but I leave it to the group to consider whether we indeed have a troll (Mike=Steve) in our midst on this one.

Bill

1. Bill Schwab Jan 29, 7:49 pm show options Newsgroups: rec.crafts.metalworking From: Bill Schwab - Find messages by this author Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:49:08 GMT Local: Sun, Jan 29 2006 7:49 pm Subject: Re: math and metalworking Reply | Reply to Author | Forward | Print | Individual Message | Show original | Report Abuse

Steve,

Note that my comments were contingent on your being serious. No offense taken on my end, and I hope there's none on yours.

Bill

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1. mj Jan 30, 8:16 am show options Newsgroups: rec.crafts.metalworking From: "mj" - Find messages by this author Date: 30 Jan 2006 05:16:49 -0800 Local: Mon, Jan 30 2006 8:16 am Subject: Re: math and metalworking Reply | Reply to Author | Forward | Print | Individual Message | Show original | Report Abuse

Bill, I hadn't read this post when I posted my response. No offense taken here either. I think it was just a little misunderstanding. It is hard to get humor across some times. :) Mike

Maybe if people would use quotes then the messages could be followed.

When I was in gunsmith school at Yavapai Community College in Prescott, AZ, there was a math course specificaly for the shop called tech math. It was a combination of algebra, trig and geometry. Jr. college level, would be just what your looking for if it is offered at your school. Tom

No offense here, it is pretty easy to come to different than intended conclusions with email.

Steve

Bill, are you into conspiracy theories too? This is getting pretty weird.

This is Steve. Really.

Note my email address. Do you really think an MIT graduate would be asking questions about which intro math course to take? Of course, it could be further obfuscation on my part...

Steve

Bill Schwab wrote:

Bill, lighten up.

Steve, who is not Mike

Bill Schwab wrote:

On Mon, 30 Jan 2006 21:58:19 GMT, with neither quill nor qualm, "Tom Wait" quickly quoth:

Amazon has (what may have been) your textbook for only $154 and change.

Delmar Pubs books ain't cheap, is dey?

- Press HERE to arm. (Release to detonate.) -----------

Weird? No. More like "fool me once, shame on you, ..."

As I said, just posing the question. I smell a troll here somewhere.

Bill

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ALL textbooks seem to be overpriced. Then a slight revision is made and they can't be sold to a later class. The best texts were used ones with the highliter in 'em. I never took the course. It and English and Phys. ed. were required but I never got around to 'em. Consequently I didn't get a degree but I learned what was important. I sort of wish I had taken the math. I get along with a scientific calculator and Machinery's Handbook. Tom