Amen! John S
----- Original Message ----- From: Patrick Powers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message text written by "Steve Lelievre" > > >I'd like to know what other people think about the right convention to > use.< > > I don't think that it matters ONE JOT what convention is actually used so > long as the end result is correct, explained and understandable to others > of a different persuasion. > > The difference in the preferred usage of the sign of the Equation of Time > has been known for so long that we need to be able to accommodate it, not > try to change it. > > It is no different to the use of different weights or temperature scales. > There will always be those strange folk who somehow find an equally > strange need to seek a common standard be it of units or conventions and > apply it to everyone, but there are those (whom frankly I applaud) who > seek to solve the problem and not argue about the means by which the answer > has been obtained - even if it means using a 'less approved' system of > units or a 'different' convention. The logical end argument for all this > is that there should be a common language amongst peoples of the world. > What an absurd nonesense. However I do agree that there should be defined > a 'preferred system of units' or a 'preferred convention' and perhaps a > 'preferred language' for some purposes, and those who choose to use a > different one should accept that they should always explain their > calculations, views and conventions for the benefit of others. > > Perhaps as an Englishman I am an 'Imperial Measures' man after all? Yes, > for areas where it is sensible - like for much of life for most people - > even youngsters - in the UK, I suppose I am. > > Patrick > > >
