Posted by Dr. Bob on July 7, 2007, at 10:40:29
In reply to Re: blocks » Dr. Bob, posted by fayeroe on July 6, 2007, at 19:36:46
> It is the smallest r that guarantees that after 6 months, previous incivility will still factor. So even if the previous block was only one week, and that expired 6 months ago, then
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> B = S + D*[3^(-P/39)] = S + 1*[3^(-24/39)] = S + 0.51 -> S + 1 week.
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> KlavotBefore we make the decision to switch, I just want to remind people of the above. With the revised formula, too:
B = 1 + (SD - 1) * exp(-P/r) = 1 + (2 * 1 - 1) * exp(-24/35) = 1.5 -> 2 weeks
while currently:
B = S * (D - P/r) = 2 * (1 - 24/10) < 0 -> 1 week
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> and others could become more confused about this being a support website......some could be hurt more by it.....others may leave...
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> fayeroeThat's true, some could be hurt more, and others may leave, but the goal here isn't to receive support from me or the deputies...
Bob
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