How can discussing all aspects of measurements (which will include different
measuring 'systems') damage metric? How patronising! Like metric isn't
'strong' enough to be discussed in the same arena as imperial? Now *that* is
anti-metric. There has to be a degree of opposing opinion for a debate to carry
weight (ahem)- but then in JPS's world there is no room for opinion or
independent thought. Yes - I know I should have 'left this one well alone' but
quite seriously how on earth can anyone promoting the metric tolerate such guff
that belittles that very same system?
The discussion was regarding people quoting there height and weight - to
suggest anything other than what I mentioned would mean making it up. If you
think the truth hurts then don't get involved.
To counter my claims (actually to accompany them) in a more metricentric way
people quote engine sizes such as 'one point eight' for 1.8L. In the cold
people might say 'it's zero out there' or perhaps 'The forecast says it will
barely reach 5 degrees tomorrow'. Sometimes it happens in the heat, ie,
although it's common to hear people talk about it being '85 degrees' it's also
increasingly common to hear terms such as it being '30 out there'. because of
our temperature range in the UK we instantly know which unit to use.
Finally - although we 'sort of' know that the medical community use kg I was at
hospital today where my son was having an operation. When he was weighed he
was quoted as '10 point <something>'. Pounds? Way too small. Stone? I think
not! however no unit was mentioned. NB. I have not raised this aspect in any
of my posts until now as I was sh*t scared of this day coming! (some
contributors knew about it via 'off the listserv' messages).
So it does happen - unit-less metric usage. Just not so common on the personal
stats stuff.
P.S. See how he mistakes a quote character for 'feet'? - " 'it took 4 minutes
20' ".
(It took 4 minutes 20 feet? dear oh dear)
From: trus...@grandecom.net
To: usma@colostate.edu
Subject: [USMA:47463] Purpose of USMA Listserver (was Re: Re: Bespoke tailoring)
Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 23:54:06 -0500
Ametrica,
The description of the USMA Listserver is stated on
our Web site at www.metric.org/listserver.htm ,
in part, as follows:
The Listserver is meant to promote communication between USMA members
and others interested in metrication. The subscribers alone determine the
volume
and content of messages.
I would interpret this to mean that, since
metrication is a measurement issue, any discussion of related measurement
issues is welcome. While the majority of subscribers to our
Listserver support U.S. metrication, opposing viewpoints are always
welcome. Indeed, opposing viewpoints are excellent sources of lively discussion
of the issue.
Paul Trusten, R.Ph.
Public Relations
Director
U.S. Metric Association, Inc.
trus...@grandecom.net
www.metric.org
www.twitter.com/usmetric
+1(432)528-7724
----- Original Message -----
From:
Ametrica
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Sent: 31 May, 2010 11:21
Subject: [USMA:47454] Re: Bespoke
tailoring
What better way can you think of to damage
metrication by using a pro-metric forum to utter non-metric
terms?
Why is this permitted?
[USMA:47454] Re: Bespoke tailoring
Stephen Humphreys
Sun, 30 May 2010 14:37:03 -0700
Interestingly enough for distances we would not say '200' for yards and '10'
for miles but we do 'go unitless' on speed - eg 'We topped 140' - with the
colloquialism extending to 100mph being called a 'ton' (do km countries refer
to a ton like that?). However most of our (long) distance signs are unitless.
BTW - with 'step down' measures (like 11 stone 11 as used below) time uses the
same model - ie 'it took 4 minutes 20'
From: j...@frewston.plus.com
To: usma@colostate.edu
Subject: [USMA:47453] Re: Bespoke tailoring
Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 19:47:27 +0100
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