Why numbering should start at zero (1982)

Re:Why numbering should start at zero (1982) by Normal_gaussian on Thursday December 15, 2016 @04:19PM (#13188498)

> CS students when they begin do not like it, it is not natural.

Nice of you to speak for them. Unfortunately you are in error.

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Re:Why numbering should start at zero (1982) by neal_jones on Thursday December 15, 2016 @05:54PM (#13189435)

I don't understand, is it nicer for you to speak for them?

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Re:Why numbering should start at zero (1982) by Normal_gaussian on Thursday December 15, 2016 @07:26PM (#13190034)

I know he is wrong as I have a proof by contradiction, 0-index felt natural to me. So I do not have to speak for anyone but myself to highlight the overreaching nature of the claim.

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