scmbradley comments on Schelling fences on slippery slopes - Less Wrong

179 Post author: Yvain 16 March 2012 11:44PM

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Comment author: scmbradley 16 March 2012 01:56:56PM 29 points [-]

Given the discussion, strictly speaking the pill reduces Ghandi's reluctance to murder by 1 percentage point. Not 1%.

Comment author: Cyan 20 March 2012 04:27:39AM 6 points [-]

Glad I'm not the only person who noticed. Pedantry for the win! (Upvoted.)

Comment author: prase 20 April 2012 08:12:56PM * 16 points [-]

A true pedant would insist on correct spelling of Gandhi's name.

Comment author: Cyan 21 April 2012 10:05:18PM 10 points [-]

Touché. I'll have to tear up my Pedantry Association membership card.