Negative 0?

**bdude** · 07-07-2007, 02:06 AM

I just noticed this interesting display in the PF listings, nothing show stopping but the math nerd inside of me noticed it.

**Ryan** · 07-07-2007, 02:09 AM

That's 1 below 0 and 1 above -1

**Jolteon** · 07-07-2007, 02:14 AM

I thought mathematically 0 was always considered positive. (or at least not with a -)

**Ryan** · 07-07-2007, 02:24 AM

Ummmm...that would be why bdude created the thread

If you really want to know the answer to this, I think that this is due to the fact that ratings are rounded numbers based on raw balance...When rounded, the resulting rating is between 0 and -1...The integer is rounded to 0, but the sign in this case stays. That's just a hunch.

**Jolteon** · 07-07-2007, 02:34 AM

Hunch or no hunch, you confused me.

/me walks out the thread pretending to know.

**bdude** · 07-07-2007, 08:38 AM

Ah yes, if the balance was say -0.2, it would round to 0, but the script keeps the -

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07-07-2007, 02:24 AM	#4
Ryan Forum Guru Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 10,256	Ummmm...that would be why bdude created the thread If you really want to know the answer to this, I think that this is due to the fact that ratings are rounded numbers based on raw balance...When rounded, the resulting rating is between 0 and -1...The integer is rounded to 0, but the sign in this case stays. That's just a hunch. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Professional vBulletin Skins

07-07-2007, 02:34 AM	#5
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07-07-2007, 08:38 AM	#6
bdude Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 1,628	Ah yes, if the balance was say -0.2, it would round to 0, but the script keeps the - __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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