Re^7: Module for 128-bit integer math?

Did I imagine it, or does it exist somewhere?

I asked "Is there a module available for doing this?". Answers include: 'yes' or 'no'

I thought I remembered seeing a 128-bit integer library, but when I went looking for it, I couldn't find it. So I asked if anyone knew of it.

The interesting thing is that if someone knows of such a module then you would like to know more information than you asked for -- i.e. the name and how to get your hands on it. But when someone responds in way you do not like, you slam them for providing more information than you asked for. See the contradiction?

I saw ambrus's post as divided into three parts. The first was obvious curiosity. The second was more like rambling/talking out loud to oneself, so still about curiosity. The last part mentioned various modules and seemed to support the conclusion that there is nothing worth looking at out there (your "no" answer).

Maybe your interpretation is correct, but what do you gain by responding in such a negative way? Especially when your interpretation is wrong? That's why I used the snake analogy. Seems like you always go the negative route, assuming the worst, always the one trying to pick a fight.

Also, this is a public forum. No one here is paid to answer your question. Many of us like to hang out and kick back a bit. So it's perfectly fine to ask something like "Hey, I'm curious, what do you plan on doing with this? It sounds interesting!" I actually checked this thread out because you usually ask interesting questions, and this one would be even more interesting if you had included what you were trying to do with it (even if it is doing it for the sake of doing it). Curiosity is a good trait at a site geared towards learning.

Again, my take on ambrus' post is imo pretty much pure curiosity. Or if you will, since you did not mention why you wanted to do it, we were left with a puzzle or a mystery to solve, and he was running through some of the possibilities, and discarding some for reasons given -- like I said, as if he was talking through his thought process out loud.

Update: Made some significant changes, such as bringing the blockquotes in, etc. General sentiment is the same.

Elda Taluta; Sarks Sark; Ark Arks

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Re^8: Module for 128-bit integer math? by BrowserUk (Patriarch) on Feb 08, 2011 at 23:15 UTC
what do you gain by responding in such a negative way? ... always the one trying to pick a fight. I didn't respond in a negative way. I asked him a question which he chose to ignore. Shame you didn't do likewise. Seems to me that you are in the interfering busy-body going out of his way to pick a fight. No one here is paid to answer your question. Very true. Have I demanded a response from anyone? No. But I have firmly requested no further responses from you. But I can tell you're in this for the long haul. this one would be even more interesting if you had included what you were trying to do with it I don't ask questions for your entertainment, but for my education. My purpose is nobody's business but my own. Next time, why not try ignoring it? Next time, and every other time, why don't you simply mind your own business. Now pretty please with pink ribbons. Would you please refrain from replying. Cos I ain't interested in your opinions, dissertations and unfounded assumptions. Are we done now? Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error. "Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.	[reply]
Re^9: Module for 128-bit integer math? by Argel (Prior) on Feb 09, 2011 at 00:10 UTC
what do you gain by responding in such a negative way? ... always the one trying to pick a fight. I didn't respond in a negative way. I asked him a question which he chose to ignore. Shame you didn't do likewise. Here's the actual quote: You have a problem with me asking if such a module is available? "You got a problem with that?" is a pretty classic line used in movies, TV, sports, video games, comic books, etc. And it's always used in a negative way. I don't ask questions for your entertainment, but for my education. My purpose is nobody's business but my own. I see, so it's okay for you to ask questions solely for your own benefit but not for others do the same thing? Or ask a question for the beneift of others as well? Next time, and every other time, why don't you simply mind your own business. I could have been the one asking out of curiosity, so I have a vested interest in how you respond to questions like that. If you do not want to answer that question or do not have the time too (which this thread proves wrong), then you could have responded with something like "I just need to know if the module exists. I'm on a tight schedule so do not have time to talk much beyond that". Polite response vs. a harsh response. Or you could have just ignored it. There is simply no need for you to be constantly jumping into negative attack mode. Cos I ain't interested in your opinions, dissertations and unfounded assumptions. Are we done now? Right. You're not interested, but you have to respond? Have to get the last word in? Do see the contradiction? Interesting how you always want others to ignore your less-than-polite behavior. Can you practice what you preach? Can you just ignore this post by me? Give me the last word? Or better yet, apologize to ambrus for going negative on him? It's okay to admit you are not a social butterfly. I doubt any of us on here are. Regarding the, uhhm, pink ribbons. You would have much more success with Vue 9 Infinite (or even Vue 9 Complete)!! =:-) Elda Taluta; Sarks Sark; Ark Arks	[reply]
Re^10: Module for 128-bit integer math? by BrowserUk (Patriarch) on Feb 09, 2011 at 04:09 UTC
but you have to respond? Have to get the last word in? Do see the contradiction? Now I get your game. You are doing exactly what you are accusing me of. Do you see my sig? "Silence betokens consent.". Understand it? I do not consent to your interfering nanny tactics. Are we done yet? Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error. "Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.	[reply]