Re: Hehe...There are a few disputing it vocally. Whether they're in their right mind, well... - Edit 1
Before modification by Shannow at 29/10/2012 11:05:18 AM
I cannot comment on their state of mind. They dogmatically try and fit the data into the Bell Curve distribution, which simply cannot apply in the way that they wish it to. The evidence refutes it.
I get the impression that what they are disputing is that the distribution of strengths has changed since the Age of Legends.
We need to take a step back to understand that argument.
We have established that a normal distribution (Bell Curve) does not represent channeler strength as demonstrated in the books.
In order to therefore try and solve this problem, I have proposed various potential solutions. ONE of these potential solutions was that the distribution has changed since the Age of Legends.
But that is only a solution proposed to try and make the data fit the Bell Curve requirement. In other words, because the data patently does not represent a Bell Curve TODAY, the only way to make a Bell Curve fit, is to propose that a DIFFERENT distribution applied to it in the Age of Legends.
But that is not necessary if you accept the possibility of a skewed distribution, which by definition then is not a Bell Curve.
A skewed distribution is what you are advocating, and which I firmly believe is a true representation of channeler strength.
But those vocal supporters of the Bell Curve will most certainly not support a skewed distribution. Hence, we are back to square one as far as they are concerned.