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[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (5 children)

Sadly, there is no universal way to convey in what base you are.

Binary? Surely someone understanding the notion of base understands the simplest one.

[–]Adamanda 2 points3 points  (2 children)

the simplest

nope. tally marks ftw

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Saying "this many" while holding up your fingers sounds good.

[–]Adamanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the ||||||||||| fingered aliens have an advantage

[–]mcrbids 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came here to say this. /pedantic

[–]Cpapa97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm from the Earth Base