Square

 

You're the insecure one with the moral compass.

Lady Nilstria of Circleshire

Dec 17 2008, 08:56 PM

Well, everyone has a moral compass of some sort, so isn't Square practically calling himself insecure even though the barb is directed at Circle? Using geometric logic, Square is implying that anyone with a moral compass is insecure ([a=b and b=a] using symmetric property). Therefore, since Square does have a moral compass like everyone must (a=c), logically, he must be insecure (a=b and a=c therefore b=c).

If:
Moral compass = a
Insecure = b
Square = c

By this logic, Square is calling himself and everyone else in existence insecure.

Sir Rhombus

Dec 17 2008, 11:14 PM

Ah, but in geometry, I believe we would use congruency, not equality, to represent such a statement.

Not to mention Square never tries to say everyone who is insecure has a moral compass; just that Circle does.

However, I'm afraid I am a loyal follow of Triangle, personally. Therefore, I must take umbrage!

Lady Nilstria of Circleshire

Dec 18 2008, 02:40 AM

I believe in geometry, we use congruence where things are congruent, and equality where things are equal.

The definition of congruent is:

1. equal in size and shape (in mathematics)
2 : superposable so as to be coincident throughout
3 : having the difference divisible by a given modulus <12 is congruent to 2 (modulo 5) since 12−2=2·5>

The definition of equal is:

1 a (1): of the same measure, quantity, amount, or number as another
(2): identical in mathematical value or logical denotation : equivalent b: like in quality, nature, or status c: like for each member of a group, class, or society
2: regarding or affecting all objects in the same way

I meant equal, and take umbrage that you implied I didn't know the difference between the two.

Sir Rhombus

Dec 18 2008, 02:55 AM

Ah, but is a moral compass truly equal? As you say, equal means "2: regarding or affecting all objects in the same way." I feel it is safe to say Square is not affected the same way. After all, he is impervious to Circle's shaming. :3

I take umbrage at you taking umbrage, as well at taking umbrage for the unending cycle of umbrage that will spawn from our umbrage at one another, milady.

(YES I can finally start using milady around here! Expect to see that a lot, milady. Rolls off the tongue.)

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ASpie:

Does Square even HAVE a moral compass? Not by his logic.

Lady Nilstria of Circleshire

Dec 20 2008, 12:56 AM

Is not the second definition of equal the one I was using, considering that I was using geometry to supplement my logic?

Yes, I agree, the word 'milady' does roll off the tongue quite nicely, enough to where I use it in my novel practically every chance I get. If you were going to use 'milady' as a way to irritate me, then I am afraid that you must get used to disappointment, Sir Equilateral Parallelogram. (I must be honest, Sir Equilateral Parallelogram just doesn't have the same ring to it as Sir Rhombus.)