When something unusual happens, perhaps like for example (completely at random) one’s weblog post at NN getting 20 comments, an ordinary person might say, or think, “Cool! Lots of traffic!”.
A scientist, on the other hand, is more likely to rub his beard and say
“Hmm, I can think of an experiment. . .”
(Image from xkcd )
Nope, sorry. You’re not going to get any comments on this post.
I agree with Bob.
I don’t have a comment – sorry
Not this time.
Well, it’s only n = 1, and I haven’t thought about controls.
Nothing to say.
Not only do I agree with Bob, I agree with Graham, Martin and Maxine. And as everyone agrees with everything, it seems hardly worth leaving a comment, really.
Oh, whatever
You’re wrong, of course.
And you’re right, too! Doh.
Being no commenter # 9, here is no comment from Chanel Nine Neus They have no comment really but wish to be on record in the no comment front.
Your post shocked me, I think it needs to be grounded.
While I wouldn’t wish to comment (I’m a constitutive lurker, me), I agree with Samuel. This whole discussion needs to be brought down to earth.
I, too, agree that there are unlikely to be any further comments on the “difference” subject as a whole; though I would like to point out that “need” is a strong word.
I was going to say something else here but, you know, I’ve forgotten what it was.
Ah … I know, it’s …
Nope. Gone again.
The inexorable advance of Alzheimer’s. A tragedy in the making.
Excuse me Madam, but does this bus go to the station?
Yes dear, of course it does. Now settle down and finish your biscuit.
Do you think we should tell him it’s the fire station it goes to?
shsh
(whispered… not yet… )
Why am I being sprayed with water and being told to slide down this shiny metal pole? It could either be Abu Ghraib Prison or Paul Raymond’s Revue Bar, but it sure as hell ain’t no bus stop.
Do share your conclusions, Richard. Remember, science is about communicating your results, too.
I conclude you’re all mad. MAD I say.
Mad? MAD? A bit irritable first thing in the morning, perhaps, but not MAD.
Mad? I’m as sane as the next man.
Who me?
(very sweetly)
Would you like another biscuit?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drkJc9Pun2o
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Ah, Richard, now you’re trying to scare us.
My last comment was a crossword clue, stolen from the Daily Telegraph.