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[โ€“] Simon_Shitewood@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

No, I understand it, but you're still the guy who's gatekeeping maths, and your analogy is bad. A better one would be calling mixing vinegar and baking soda chemistry, which despite how basic (and acidic) it is any chemist will. Basic maths is still maths.

Basic maths is still maths.

Then you certainly misunderstood my point, because that wasn't it.