Revelation of Time Compression

[Lychon]

And let's not forget the famous words of W.K. Clifford: "It is wrong, always, everywhere, and for any one to believe anything up on insufficient evidence...."

Since in FFVIII there is insufficient evidence to support any of the absolute statements that Sir Bahamut, you, and Viator are making, all of your arguments are practically worthless. That is why I originally set out to prove only the plausibility and possibility of the R=U theory, not actual belief in this theory or the truth of this theory.

-LYCHON

Yet, you PHAIL'D! =D

Actually, I succeeded in proving the possibility and plausibility of the R=U theory. This is also why the FFVIII FAQ in this forum was altered. It no longer reads "not possible" in regards to the R=U theory. Therefore, you are grossly incorrect. I succeeded, but nice try.

So, basically Lychon, you're trying to deny the equally valid, and arguably more used definition of parsimony in a game of one up manship and nitpicking. The definition quoted was ALSO from the fourth edition.

Parsimony is parsimony. If something is most parsimonious- in the sense of the second definition- it is the most frugal in regards to additional terms. As a solution between the two extremes, my proposed sequence was extremely parsimonious considering given evidence.

Insufficient is not synonymous with the scientific usage of parsimony, and it is not an acceptable substitute.

Incorrect, "Ryu-shi-ka-ze". The word "insufficient" is not only an adequate synonym, but it also completes the meaning and intention of the phrase to a much greater degree than "parsimonious." If you think I'm playing a game of "nitpicking," then you are sorely mistaken. You are also mistaken in your statement regarding the primary use of the word "parsimonious." The primary definition and the primary use of this word denote excessive frugality, as opposed to the rather obscure, secondary definition that is used in a scientific context. Try again.

-LYCHON