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in thread Perl rand() generates larger numbers for small sample size, bug!

Okay now this is embarrassing. I should have looked at my code carefully. I am sorry for that. Is there a way to delete this post and prevent it to become more embarrassing for me?

Thank you for your time.

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Re^3: Perl rand() generates larger numbers for small sample size, bug!
by Bethany (Scribe) on Aug 08, 2014 at 03:03 UTC

    No need to delete it, and I believe Perl Monks' policy is to discourage deleting posts. Everyone makes mistakes. If we learn from them, we're wiser for having made them.

Re^3: Perl rand() generates larger numbers for small sample size, bug!
by Anonymous Monk on Aug 08, 2014 at 10:14 UTC

    Deleting nodes is strongly discouraged. However, if you like, you can edit your post, using <strike> tags and marking updates as such to correct it - see "How do I change/delete my post?" for more good information on this. You could explain what the problem was and how it was fixed, that would maximize what others can learn from your post.

    Mistakes happen, don't worry about it! Acknowledging them and fixing them is much more honorable and productive than trying to hide or defend them :-)

      Exactly ... and, just look at all the very productive comments which followed this point in the post-thread! You aren't the first and you won't be the last intrepid soul to have done this, questioned this, asked this. That's why PM is here.
      Thank you for you suggestion. I have strike through my question, so that it doesn't mislead others. Thank you for your time.

      Best,

      Ravi