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[SuperChungus]

AWWW, PAYPAL TOOK ALL HER MONEY AWWWW

She sold her bathwater — PayPal took her profits

PayPal threw out the profits with the bathwater.

www.theverge.com

anyone who cared more than seconds caring about her
got trolled

 

[lurk]

 

[Quence]

That would NEVER happen to Quence! You know it, I know it, all of EDF knows it, and the entire WORLD knows it!!!

 

[SuperChungus]

please improve IQ to room temperature or above before posting here again

 

[tasuviyo]

please improve IQ to room temperature or above before posting here again

Temperature and IQ are fundamentally different concepts that measure entirely different phenomena.

Temperature:​

1. Definition: Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance. It indicates how hot or cold an object or environment is.
2. Units: Temperature is typically measured in degrees Celsius (°C), Fahrenheit (°F), or Kelvin (K).
3. Measurement: Temperature can be measured using thermometers or other temperature-sensing devices.
4. Application: Temperature is a physical property used in various fields, including meteorology, medicine, and engineering, to describe the thermal state of objects or environments.
5. Variation: Temperature can vary significantly depending on the location, time of day, and environmental conditions.

IQ (Intelligence Quotient):​

1. Definition: IQ is a measure of a person's cognitive abilities or intelligence relative to their age group. It is intended to provide a standardized way to compare intellectual abilities.
2. Units: IQ scores are usually expressed as a number, with the average IQ score being 100.
3. Measurement: IQ is measured using standardized tests designed to assess various cognitive skills, such as logical reasoning, problem-solving, mathematical ability, and verbal comprehension.
4. Application: IQ is used in educational and psychological contexts to identify intellectual strengths and weaknesses, guide educational planning, and in some cases, to make decisions about special services or interventions.
5. Variation: IQ scores can vary among individuals due to genetic and environmental factors, educational background, and other influences.

Key Differences:​

• Nature: Temperature is a physical property of matter, while IQ is a measure of cognitive abilities.
• Measurement Tools: Temperature is measured using thermometers, while IQ is assessed through standardized cognitive tests.
• Units: Temperature is measured in degrees, whereas IQ is a score without a physical unit.
• Applications: Temperature relates to physical and environmental conditions, while IQ pertains to psychological and intellectual evaluations.

In summary, temperature quantifies thermal energy, while IQ quantifies cognitive ability. They are measured differently, have different applications, and serve distinct purposes in their respective fields.

 

[lurk]

Temperature and IQ are fundamentally different concepts that measure entirely different phenomena.

Temperature:​

1. Definition: Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance. It indicates how hot or cold an object or environment is.
2. Units: Temperature is typically measured in degrees Celsius (°C), Fahrenheit (°F), or Kelvin (K).
3. Measurement: Temperature can be measured using thermometers or other temperature-sensing devices.
4. Application: Temperature is a physical property used in various fields, including meteorology, medicine, and engineering, to describe the thermal state of objects or environments.
5. Variation: Temperature can vary significantly depending on the location, time of day, and environmental conditions.

IQ (Intelligence Quotient):​

1. Definition: IQ is a measure of a person's cognitive abilities or intelligence relative to their age group. It is intended to provide a standardized way to compare intellectual abilities.
2. Units: IQ scores are usually expressed as a number, with the average IQ score being 100.
3. Measurement: IQ is measured using standardized tests designed to assess various cognitive skills, such as logical reasoning, problem-solving, mathematical ability, and verbal comprehension.
4. Application: IQ is used in educational and psychological contexts to identify intellectual strengths and weaknesses, guide educational planning, and in some cases, to make decisions about special services or interventions.
5. Variation: IQ scores can vary among individuals due to genetic and environmental factors, educational background, and other influences.

Key Differences:​

• Nature: Temperature is a physical property of matter, while IQ is a measure of cognitive abilities.
• Measurement Tools: Temperature is measured using thermometers, while IQ is assessed through standardized cognitive tests.
• Units: Temperature is measured in degrees, whereas IQ is a score without a physical unit.
• Applications: Temperature relates to physical and environmental conditions, while IQ pertains to psychological and intellectual evaluations.

In summary, temperature quantifies thermal energy, while IQ quantifies cognitive ability. They are measured differently, have different applications, and serve distinct purposes in their respective fields.

thank you chat-gpt. no one asked.

 

[Maysam]

AWWW, PAYPAL TOOK ALL HER MONEY AWWWW

She sold her bathwater — PayPal took her profits

PayPal threw out the profits with the bathwater.

www.theverge.com

without being sympathetic to her, paypal also stole money from ED (zaiger?) at some point. IMO it's incredibly fucked up this company is getting away with blatant theft. Hope they get assraped by some european consumer protection laws soon.

 

[lurk]

without being sympathetic to her, paypal also stole money from ED (zaiger?) at some point. IMO it's incredibly fucked up this company is getting away with blatant theft. Hope they get assraped by some european consumer protection laws soon.

theyve been doing this for decades and at least in the past they weren't a bank and could get away with it. reminder: paypal got elon musk some of his early fortunes.

 

[Quence]

theyve been doing this for decades and at least in the past they weren't a bank and could get away with it. reminder: paypal was blessed to be led by THE GREAT Elon Musk .

fixed

 

[Lovecraft]

theyve been doing this for decades and at least in the past they weren't a bank and could get away with it. reminder: paypal got elon musk some of his early fortunes.

More like they sidelined him and bought him out.
Musky had X finance that the precursor to PayPal merged with as to not have to compete with them. X brought reach but very little else to the table. Elon got his payout, but eBay wisely did not keep him on.