quote:Originally posted by Rob Kremer:quote:Clearly, to most people, holding up three fingers on one hand and two on the other represents 3 and 2 more definitively than banging two fists together.
This isn't clear at all. The fact is, most people in the stands cannot tell how many fingers are being held up. They are either too far away or at a bad angle to see it.
Despite your use of the word "fact", this is not a fact. It is your opinion.
When three finger are held up, it means only one thing...the number three. When a closed fist is held up, it means jut one thing. Zero.
You want it to represent several things. Zero, two and three. That makes no sense.
The problem here is you insist that your opinion should count for more than that of those who set the standards. Except to you, It doesn't.
Somewhere along the line, we all have to accept that while everyone is entitled to their opinion, not all opinions have equal value.
My doctor's opinion of my sprained wrist is far more valuable than that of his receptionist or the 1200 fans who saw me sprain it.