I agree, it is basic math, but that doesn't change the fact that a decent amount of members we have now couldn't even do that, so whats the need if it eliminates those people from being able to apply?

Is it needed for a Runescape clan?
 
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The Ultimate Skilling and Combat Badges Updated June 17th, 2011

But, whats wrong with using Google? Firefox has a built-in search box, and IE you can either have the Google toolbar or type it into the url box and press enter and it will search(msn I think).

Really, you ought to know how to use Google. You find a word you can't spell correctly, or don't know its meaning? Google it. This is the *internet* people! You ought to have basic computer literacy here...

You use math every day in the real world, and in the RS world also. You have to keep track of your money in the real world, especially once you get a credit/debit card or a checking account, and most professions require basic math & calculator skills. In my state, Washington, you are required to know such simple math before you can graduate, and even the GED requires it.

In RS, you use it a fair amount, in problems like I used. You use math to figure out how long you can fight a curtain creature before returning for food, how long it will take you to gain a level, and more importantly for us, when an event will be in your time zone.

Math is used everywhere. Perhaps not calculus, but certainly grade-school basic math, and usually Algebra.


Multi:

Thanks for the support.
Could you please elaborate on how I can clarify it? I thought it was a bit unclear myself, but when I was testing it, no one on IRC would do it or help me out.


-RobbieThe1st
 
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But, whats wrong with using Google? Firefox has a built-in search box, and IE you can either have the Google toolbar or type it into the url box and press enter and it will search(msn I think).

Really, you ought to know how to use Google. You find a word you can't spell correctly, or don't know its meaning? Google it. This is the *internet* people! You ought to have basic computer literacy here...

You use math every day in the real world, and in the RS world also. You have to keep track of your money in the real world, especially once you get a credit/debit card or a checking account, and most professions require basic math & calculator skills. In my state, Washington, you are required to know such simple math before you can graduate, and even the GED requires it.

In RS, you use it a fair amount, in problems like I used. You use math to figure out how long you can fight a curtain creature before returning for food, how long it will take you to gain a level, and more importantly for us, when an event will be in your time zone.

Math is used everywhere. Perhaps not calculus, but certainly grade-school basic math, and usually Algebra.


-RobbieThe1st

Ok, but is it NEEDED for the Runescape clan world?
 
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But, whats wrong with using Google? Firefox has a built-in search box, and IE you can either have the Google toolbar or type it into the url box and press enter and it will search(msn I think).

Really, you ought to know how to use Google. You find a word you can't spell correctly, or don't know its meaning? Google it. This is the *internet* people! You ought to have basic computer literacy here...

You use math every day in the real world, and in the RS world also. You have to keep track of your money in the real world, especially once you get a credit/debit card or a checking account, and most professions require basic math & calculator skills. In my state, Washington, you are required to know such simple math before you can graduate, and even the GED requires it.

In RS, you use it a fair amount, in problems like I used. You use math to figure out how long you can fight a curtain creature before returning for food, how long it will take you to gain a level, and more importantly for us, when an event will be in your time zone.

Math is used everywhere. Perhaps not calculus, but certainly grade-school basic math, and usually Algebra.


-RobbieThe1st

Ok, but is it NEEDED for the Runescape clan world?

Yes. Just how do you expect to calculate what time an event is going to be?

Really, I am seeing from the whining(concerning something you don't even have to touch yourself) that you all need to take a basic math class. And I though *I* needed more math.



-RobbieThe1st
 
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But, whats wrong with using Google? Firefox has a built-in search box, and IE you can either have the Google toolbar or type it into the url box and press enter and it will search(msn I think).

Really, you ought to know how to use Google. You find a word you can't spell correctly, or don't know its meaning? Google it. This is the *internet* people! You ought to have basic computer literacy here...

You use math every day in the real world, and in the RS world also. You have to keep track of your money in the real world, especially once you get a credit/debit card or a checking account, and most professions require basic math & calculator skills. In my state, Washington, you are required to know such simple math before you can graduate, and even the GED requires it.

In RS, you use it a fair amount, in problems like I used. You use math to figure out how long you can fight a curtain creature before returning for food, how long it will take you to gain a level, and more importantly for us, when an event will be in your time zone.

Math is used everywhere. Perhaps not calculus, but certainly grade-school basic math, and usually Algebra.


-RobbieThe1st

Ok, but is it NEEDED for the Runescape clan world?

Yes. Just how do you expect to calculate what time an event is going to be?

Really, I am seeing from the whining(concerning something you don't even have to touch yourself) that you all need to take a basic math class. And I though *I* needed more math.



-RobbieThe1st

With the time converter at the top of the site?

I'm not whining for myself.

Just a couple Teamspeak meetings ago we were talking about doing something to get more recruits.

Why should we throw away a potentially perfect member just because they don't know the basic math skills?

I'm sure we can both agree, in the end this will get us less applications not more.
 
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*shakes head* Gees... I thought you guys weren't average RS members. Just to prove my point to myself, I asked the third question to a couple of other groups(webcomic IRC channels even!) I got several replies in a minute, all but one correct. Compare that to WG IRC, where I ask, and people complain that its too hard. Really, suck it up, and if you can't do basic math, really, how do you expect to make any money in life? I for one don't want a bunch of "Durrr... RS is great! *click* *click*" people who have no clue about anything other than clicking buttons in Runescape. I really expected that everyone here had basic math skills, and a grade-school grammar level. I have been proven wrong yet again.

Its sad.

-RobbieThe1st
 
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*shakes head* Gees... I thought you guys weren't average RS members. Just to prove my point to myself, I asked the third question to a couple of other groups(webcomic IRC channels even!) I got several replies in a minute, all but one correct. Compare that to WG IRC, where I ask, and people complain that its too hard. Really, suck it up, and if you can't do basic math, really, how do you expect to make any money in life? I for one don't want a bunch of "Durrr... RS is great! *click* *click*" people who have no clue about anything other than clicking buttons in Runescape. I really expected that everyone here had basic math skills, and a grade-school grammar level. I have been proven wrong yet again.

Its sad.

-RobbieThe1st

Wait, are people applying to a college/ site on how to get rich irl, or a Runescape clan?

Edit, Anyway, I voiced my opinion. I'm not going to argue/debate over it anymore.

Just take a second thought on what people are registering for, and how much the questions are actually needed.

Everything i've seen you do with this site is amazing, but this isn't really needed.

<3,

Robertwb69
 
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It's the long side of a right angle triangle

Nice one Robbie.
 
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I don't know about that one...I started the Pythagorean Theorem when I was in 6th grade.
 
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I don't know about that one...I started the Pythagorean Theorem when I was in 6th grade.

Many schools have different curriculums. I started in 8th or 9th, I think.
 
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