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Deepak
Jun 15, 2023 16:47
You asked how the interviewer knew you were taking notes. Didn't he already reveal this? Makes sense if you wear glasses - he said he saw the reflection from the screen when you switched apps to the note-taking app.
 

 Discussion on question by Vikram Murt…

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Deepak
Feb 22, 2023 16:48
I'm ethnically Indian myself, living in a country where I am a minority. And despite both my father and I having been born here, racism directed against my ethnic group does exist here as well. I have personally been verbally assaulted and racially taunted for no good reason, for instance. Racism is an objective fact the world over, and I applaud @gerrit's acknowledgement of this. I am not sure why some people are discomfited by his candour.
 

 Discussion on question by Schezuk: Di…

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Deepak
Feb 12, 2023 18:03
My memory (as just an amateur programming enthusiast from Singapore) was encountering Pascal being taught in schools-classes I didn't take because I was doing other subjects-but people who were interested in programming as a hobby (including myself) picking up C on their own. Computer clubs tended to teach C, too. The impression was that Pascal was being sidelined by C, and C was the "in thing" (even though C was pretty "old" too). I don't even remember Java being a thing back then - hardly surprising given that it was 1991, and Java wasn't actually in existence, at least as a public release.
 

 Discussion on question by Carolina : …

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Deepak
Dec 12, 2022 22:07
It's a little late, but a little hint to help you in future: when creating an answer key, the very first thing you should do is encrypt the file with a reasonably strong password that only you know. Even before you put any content within the file. Modern word processing software allows for this. Should it fall into the wrong hands, you can be reasonably confident that they can't view it. And if any unauthorised person did manage to crack the password, that's a wilful and involved process, and their guilty intent can no longer be denied.
 

 Discussion on question by Dan: True o…

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Deepak
Jul 10, 2021 13:44
@Dan Please see if you agree with my edit.
Deepak
Jul 10, 2021 13:44
So what you're asking is whether $p(x) = \sum_{k=0}^n\binom{n}{k}^2x^k$ has exactly $n$ distinct real roots?
 

 Discussion on question by Phước Vinh:…

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Deepak
Jan 24, 2021 17:10
I think you should have $A \ge 8|xyz|$.
 

 Discussion on answer by DevSolar: Was…

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Deepak
Oct 11, 2020 18:05
Apropos of the "well-known and documented" part, his smoking habit is just as well-known and documented as the propensity of smoking to cause cancer. I mean, the main YouTube video for his amazing "Eruption" solo features his cigarette almost more than the man. Not meaning any disrespect to a deceased icon, but it's quite clear that cigarette wasn't just "for the image" or anything like that.
 

 Discussion on question by electrique:…

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Deepak
Jul 24, 2020 21:14
To paraphrase Laplace (apocryphally), "I have no need of that hypothesis, and neither should you."
 

 Discussion on answer by TTT: Rent che…

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Deepak
May 28, 2018 08:00
I fully agree with this answer, down to the part about insisting on a discount for any stop payment fee charged by the bank. Fair's fair.
 

 Discussion on question by lrey: Rent …

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Deepak
May 25, 2018 12:31
To avoid this problem in future, can you arrange with your landlord to only write crossed cheques?
 

 Discussion on question by Mathprof: W…

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Deepak
Mar 8, 2018 17:59
It seems combinatorics problems seem laden with implied "-isms". Here's one with implied racism: math.stackexchange.com/questions/2060999/…
 

 Discussion on question by Wrzlprmft: …

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Deepak
Mar 1, 2018 18:11
I would have no qualms if you chose not to answer this student's emails because you think it's a waste of your time. If you chose to give feedback directly to this student (even in a slightly forceful way) that his/her approach is not productive, that would also be fine. What (in my view) is decidedly not fine is for you to "tattle-tale" to the student's supervisor and offer your completely unsolicited opinions about their assumed competence.
 

 Discussion on question by COGirl: Fir…

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Deepak
Feb 14, 2018 17:05
At this stage, in your position, I would be seeking a complete shark of a lawyer to sue both your employer (wrongful termination) and the AirBnB host (defamation of character).
 

 Discussion on question by I Like to C…

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Deepak
Nov 27, 2017 18:27
@ILiketoCode I'm back (safe and sound) and have answered. :)
Deepak
Nov 27, 2017 18:27
@ILiketocode I'll consider doing so a little later as it's late here and I have a long drive ahead of me in the morning. :)
Deepak
Nov 27, 2017 18:27
@DanielR.Collins It seems you've misunderstood me. I wasn't arguing that references in an open book exam shouldn't be helpful (what would be their point then?). I was making the argument that an open book exam should be set robustly enough that bringing the entire coursework (within the bounds of feasibility) into the exam hall shouldn't give an undue advantage. This is a nuanced point about the sort of thing that an open book exam should be assessing to make the format meaningful.
Deepak
Nov 27, 2017 18:27
To the best of my recollection, I've only sat through 2 open book exams in my life. Neither of them had restrictions on quantity or form of printed/written references one could bring in. One was a biochemistry practical, and the references were almost essential for supplying certain constants for a spectrophotometric assay. The other was a Human Resources exam. Bringing in the entire textbook and lecture series was permitted - however, those who didn't bother to digest the material before the exam did very badly because all the questions were about application of the points in the material.
Deepak
Nov 27, 2017 18:27
Thanks. "..our quizzes do test understanding and analysis... lazy, ..they would just copy the lecture slides wholesale..." - Yes, but if your exam is really testing "understanding and analysis" then your marking scheme will be penalising these regurgitators. In fact, they'll be doubly penalised because if they've just copy-pasted the lecture materials without adequately digesting them, they'll be wasting time reading them all over again during the exam instead of thinking up a good answer. So, if your exam is robust, you shouldn't have concerns about these chaps getting away with anything.
Deepak
Nov 27, 2017 18:27
On the other hand, if the challenge posed by your exam wasn't really affected just because students brought in all the lecture materials, then what's the issue?
Deepak
Nov 27, 2017 18:27
To be brutally honest, if an "open book" exam is made substantively easier by having reference to all the course/lecture material simply presented verbatim, then it's not a very good open book exam. The point of allowing references into an open book exam is to de-emphasise the role of rote memorisation. But the counter-balance should be to emphasise the role of deep analysis. If the exam is made too easy because the students have access to the full set of lecture slides, you probably haven't set an exam that's analytical enough.
 

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Deepak
Oct 22, 2017 02:44
@EnglishStudent Not really irrevocable anymore - nothing that a little "snip snip" can't cure. Not that you'd want to go down that road, I'm sure. :)
Deepak
Oct 22, 2017 02:44
Maybe this isn't helpful, but "Jane" sounds like a highly unpleasant individual. Why would you (or your mother) even want to have her over? She could easily have softened her language to "Men in general" or something to that effect, but she chooses to remain highly accusatory even after you've made it clear that you actually agree with her views. If I were in your place, I wouldn't want a "friend" like that.
 

 Discussion on question by juno41: I a…

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Deepak
Oct 15, 2017 10:11
@juno41 Thank you very much for your "answer without intent to be an answer". I appreciate it. It's not entirely morbid curiosity on my part, I have entertained notions of migrating to the US in the past (just for novel experiences). Those notions have more or less dried up. I no longer even want to visit, even to firmly blue states because of the horror stories I hear about border control. It really is very sad to see what's happened to the US.
Deepak
Oct 15, 2017 05:49
@SSimon I was hoping to hear juno41's take on it, but if you're a minority immigrant to the USA, your opinion is also welcome.
Deepak
Oct 15, 2017 05:49
@juno41 I know this is not an answer but I'd be really grateful for an indication - would you say the situation has worsened since the current POTUS took office?
 

 Discussion on question by MathAnon: S…

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Deepak
Jul 30, 2017 20:19
@owjburnham Against the rules, or just frowned upon? (I hope you got the Friends reference). :)
 

 Discussion on question by John Doe: M…

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Deepak
Apr 9, 2017 21:25
@PeteB. Perhaps Edmund Burke something something...?
 

 Discussion on question by bobo2000: B…

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Deepak
Mar 11, 2017 12:29
Dilbert, is that you?
 

 Discussion on question by Selyuu: My …

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Deepak
Mar 6, 2017 19:06
If you do this, you risk both your money and a friend. If you don't, you risk only a friend. If that still doesn't sound like enough of a no-brainer, also keep in mind that someone who would break off a friendship with you based on a prudent financial decision you took is probably not a "friend" worth having. So it's win-win really. Bottom line: don't do it!
 

 Discussion on question by Mark Gardne…

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Deepak
Feb 9, 2017 15:30
@kagali-san Going by Wiki's account, that sounds like an excellent yarn which I must read. Here's a slightly more tangential example: L Sprague de Camp's short story "Divide and Rule": en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divide_and_Rule_(short_story) The aliens are rather absurd innately-primitive kangaroo like creatures who made good when an extreme-genius mutant was born, who created a cognition enhancing helmet for his dumb brethren. They invade Earth, take over all advanced weaponry and drive us back into a feudal age. Defeating them becomes as simple as knocking off their "brain helmets" lol.
 

 Discussion on question by JWea417: If…

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Deepak
Nov 17, 2016 14:15
I'm not living in the US, so things may be different there. But from what I've seen on the Internet (yeah, like that's an unimpeachable source lol), a co-signer has only the obligation to repay the loan in case you default, but no actual right to own or use the vehicle. From what I understand a co-signer's name doesn't have to appear on the title, so it's strange that your grandfather's does here. But even if that's so, if you're the sole person making payments (and you've never defaulted), you can probably lawyer up and convince a judge of the merits of your case.
 

 Discussion on question by Yash Desai:…

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Deepak
Oct 25, 2016 14:34
@Ivan And I've crossed over to Malaysia from Singapore and back for less than half a day using the land links with no issues. Land borders between neighbouring countries enjoying good diplomatic relations present no issue most of the time. But if you take an international flight (especially one that's more than a couple of hours long) and return the same day, that might raise eyebrows, especially if the pattern is repeated. At the very least, a customs officer might ask you about the purpose of your last trip in somewhat greater detail.
 

 Discussion between Deepak and Asaf Ka…

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Deepak
Jun 25, 2016 11:45
(and btw, my psychosocial, biochemical and spatiotemporal characteristics are just fine, thanks for wondering) :)
Deepak
Jun 25, 2016 11:45
@AsafKaragila The reason I'm asking is not just idle curiosity but because it ties in to our discussion on the burden placed on the mods (you implied it was already too onerous to expect then to review flagged downvote comments). I would expect the detection of "upvote rings" to be a fiendishly difficult task to do "by eye and hand". Unless there is clever automation built in, perhaps the mods (prompted by other motivated users, who can view the comments, after all) do have capacity to take care of moderating flagged downvotes.
Deepak
Jun 25, 2016 11:45
@AsafKaragila I didn't consider upvote abuse because it's not a factor for me (in all honesty). I have no "IRL" friends here and I don't teach math (formally), I am an enthusiastic amateur. So I didn't consider it. I defer to your experience and accept that this can happen, and in fact, has happened before. I am curious though - how was upvote abuse ever actually discovered? I don't think the "target" is the one reporting it. Are the mods being hypervigilant in surveilling the site or are they responding to third party reports based on suspicion?
Deepak
Jun 25, 2016 11:45
@AsafKaragila I have no issues with taking away the downvote feature altogether. I don't see why all voting needs to be cancelled. There seems to be at least one non-sequitur in your comment. If someone thinks there's something wrong with a question or answer either do nothing or just leave a constructive comment. If he thinks it contributes positively to the site, upvote it. Taking away downvotes doesn't take away a whole lot from the site, in my opinion.
Deepak
Jun 25, 2016 11:45
@Hurkyl No, the report button will be used if the target of the downvote feels that it's an unjust downvote (BS/gibberish explanation, etc.). This will escalate the comment to the mods (who can see all parties involved).
Deepak
Jun 25, 2016 11:45
@Hurkyl Fair enough, but what is ever ideal? Anyway, it's just a proposal. (BTW, hello, I know you from PF.com. I'm a HH there).
Deepak
Jun 25, 2016 11:45
@AsafKaragila Obviously, I didn't mean to come across like that, and it seems you're reading too much into my remark. What I meant was that moderating is never a cake-walk - it hasn't been when I've done it (and no, I wasn't paid then either). The number of people given moderator responsibilities has to be balanced against the workload. If this additional responsibility necessitates an increase in the number of mods, then elect more! But I've already proposed an added measure (the review queue thing) that would alleviate the burden somewhat.
Deepak
Jun 25, 2016 11:45
@Hurkyl But how is the "ridicule" arising from this comment any more preferable to the "ridicule" from a completely anonymous downvote that no one else can figure out?
Deepak
Jun 25, 2016 11:45
@Hurkyl It seems you're missing my point. I have no issue with keeping dislikes/downvotes, but the process must be kept honest (and therefore disliking/downvoting must be defensible). I want people who deserve downvotes to receive them, but I also want the reason for this to be clearly stated. I also want the identity of the person doing the downvoting to be kept confidential so that there is no retaliation.
Deepak
Jun 25, 2016 11:45
All I'm proposing is a structure that keeps downvoting constructive and avoids problems like serial downvoting out of spite or in retaliation. The forum that I am a member of has gone through a few iterations of changes before this system was arrived at. It's not perfect, but I feel it's better than the system currently existing here. And if even this is not acceptable, perhaps we have to ask if downvoting even has a place here. Lots of other places have no downvoting (or votes "against")- real life elections and Facebook, for instance. Perhaps there is a reason for this.
Deepak
Jun 25, 2016 11:45
@AsafKaragila There is no need for overdramatising the issue. It's not like there isn't already a problem with the downvoting system here - the fact that it's a contentious issue shows that at least some users are uncomfortable with it. I don't see how open discussion of how the system can be improved can be construed as increasing schism. And yes, I haven't been active on meta. But that shouldn't devalue my opinion - I have an equal stake in this site (though with less baggage?) and I am proposing the adoption (possibly with tweaks) of a system I've found fair elsewhere.
Deepak
Jun 25, 2016 11:45
@Hurkyl How would a (publicly) unattributed explanation for a downvote expose the downvoter's opinion to ridicule? In any case, balance that against the obvious ridicule (not to mention loss of rep) that the downvote causes to the target. If the downvote is given honestly and legitimately, there's no issue, but what if it isn't?
Deepak
Jun 25, 2016 11:45
@Hurkyl Why would you infer that? Keeping the downvoters anonymous (except to the mods/admin) helps avoid retaliatory downvoting (good). Making an explanatory comment (visible to all but unattributed publicly for anonymity) compulsory helps keep downvoting honest (good). If the justification looks like total BS (or the comment field is filled with gibberish), then reporting that to the mods is justified, and (after review) that will be punished by a warning and/or docking of points to the irresponsible downvoter.
Deepak
Jun 25, 2016 11:45
@AsafKaragila I accept your point, but no one said a moderator's job was supposed to be easy (and I have done this before). In any case, this can be handled like the review queue - have a tier of users with a certain rep cut off review reported downvote comments (the reporting is done by the user who got downvoted, so that's the first screen). They have the option to accept (downvote comment legitimate), reject (downvote comment looks like it's BS and escalated for moderator attention) or skip (beyond their expertise or not sure - maybe this will pass thru a few others before escalation).
Deepak
Jun 25, 2016 11:45
Another forum I frequent (unrelated to stackexchange) has a Praise/Dislike feature. 'Praise' (analogous to Upvote) can be given either with your username or anonymously (upvoter's choice), and the comment accompanying the vote is optional. A 'Dislike' (analogous to Downvote) can only be given anonymously and a comment is compulsory. The user is unable to trace the source of the downvote, but if the justification is total BS, they can raise the issue to the board admin/mods, who can trace the downvote and take action. I think this is a system worth adopting (provided the software can handle it)
 

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Deepak
May 2, 2016 10:22
@Xen2050 And at this point, I would refer the asker to the excellent Better Call Saul episode "Inflatable". :)
 

 Discussion on question by Janos Hideg…

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Deepak
Jan 21, 2015 10:13
I suddenly have an overwhelming desire to learn Hungarian. :)