re the variance thread blowup NL

[TNixon]

Sorry, I'm trying *really* hard not to be confrontational.

I'd *really* like to get over this issue, so that there can be some rational discussion about the original question, because as long as there's disagreement on this point, we're not even existing in the same universe.

I would love for somebody from the math forum to come over here, but I can guarantee 100% that they're going to agree with me.

In fact...we're both gamblers. Care to place a bet on it? If so, lets settle the details on the bet before we get somebody over here to check the thread out. I'd be willing to put $100 on them agreeing with me, with the condition that we manage to attract a regular poster who appears to have a pretty good idea of what they're talking about.