Talk:Buses Only

Is it really Sharp St?
This sign did not have exact GPS coordinates attached. The poster indicates that it is off of Cedar St. to the middle school, but according to Google Maps Cedar isn't near the middle school, but Sharp St. is.

Great job!
That is what RSM is all about!! Great job.

User:Geoffhazel Oct 12, 2007 at 8:51 pm

Rule Clarification
Been a while since RSM has been active – I’ve been away even longer, sorry.

This sign’s math is pretty impressive – I don’t want to slam it in any way…but can’t resist the chance to ask for RULE clarifications. We ran into trouble with loose rules before.


 * 1) Think the very small print on signs is NOT eligible or necessary to make a sign “Add Up”. The rule here is about what is ‘intended’ for the casual observer of the sign to see – not the fine print. Any such numbers should NOT be included in solutions, and can be hapilly ignored.
 * 2) Fractions: we long ago decided (though I never voted on it) that all fractions and decimals are OUT. Think time related numerals should have a specific rule: either 8:45 is considered an 8 and a 45 (as in the way this sign was used), or it should be thought of as 8.75 hrs, and NOT allowed. 9:00 would be ok to use as a ’9′. Actually, I think I prefer to have it used as this sign was used, as two distinct numbers, but we should have a vote or a decision or both. (long ago I had a sign rejected on this point, and I am still clutching on to that miffed feeling!)

User:RanWiz Dec 27, 2007 at 5:19 pm

Error?
FWIW, what I submitted and what is published above are not the same. I did not submit fractions or decimals. Some of the above text is not mine either.

What I submitted can be seen here.

Bob Dec 27, 2007 at 9:57 pm


 * Actually, that is what I submitted. My apologies. What you see as fractions are division problems. Six of one, half dozen of another.


 * Bob Dec 27, 2007 at 10:02 pm


 * The fraction rule (as I read it) applied to fractions printed on the sign (such as 1/2 mile to an exit). “Fractions” created in the equation are considered division operators. One could similarly use parenthesis and and dot-line-dot symbol, but a fraction bar increases clarity.


 * Capn Sep 28, 2009 at 10:39 am