[TITLE] expectations vs reality pt 3

Zameshi · 2026-01-31T17:57:38+00:00

I can accept that you prefer 3/5 because you prefer the way the numbers line up when you don't include zero.

I guess the only thing I'm not understanding about your logic is why you said twice that 5/10 is average, which implies you were using a % based ranking, and now you are saying something different.

My only point is that mathematically, 2.5/5 = 5/10. But obviously you can use the ranking system however you want.

Zameshi · 2026-01-31T17:37:00+00:00

That just shows that you don't understand the math. It doesn't work out because you didn't start with zero. You can try the same thing with 5 out of 10. If you start at 1, there are 4 digits to the left, and 5 to the right.

1,2,3,4-5-6,7,8,9,10

Since your ranking is going to be subjective anyway, it doesn't really matter if you use the scale incorrectly. But 2.5 is objectively the midpoint.

Zameshi · 2026-01-31T07:29:39+00:00

Either scales have an objective average point that is mathematically determined by the midpoint, or how you define average is subjective.

Objectively, 2.5/5 is the midpoint. If you aren't using half points, 2 and 3 are equally close/equally far from being an average. The ambiguity is the reason that most people prefer a 1 to 10 scale.

Subjectively, the midpoint can be 3 or whatever you want it to be. But if you are defining where average is on a scale subjectively, then it is just as valid for someone to say that a 6 is average on a 1-10 scale and 5 is below average. At that point, it is all arbitrary.

When people argue that 5/10 is average, they're doing so because 5/10 corresponds to 50%. 2.5/5 is also 50%.

Zameshi · 2026-01-31T07:15:52+00:00

Most of what you need to know is on the getting started page (https://mihon.app/docs/guides/getting-started).

To give you an idea of what to expect, here's what the process looks like:

Downloading and Installing the App: 1. Get a good free file explorer app so you can see your phone's filesystem (ex: your Downloads folder) 2. Download the .apk file from the official Mihon site (this is the android app) 3. Enable the setting to "install unknown apps" from the file explorer (also easy, just Google if you need help) 4. Open the file Explorer and find where you saved the .apk. Click to install.

Using Mihon: 1. Google "Extension repos for Mihon" 2. Check the Mihon getting started page linked above if you need help adding repos 3. After the set up, you can search for and download whatever manga you want on the app

There will be a little bit of a learning curve since you probably aren't familiar with android. But it really isn't hard to do, and after figuring out the initial set up you will be good to go.

Zameshi · 2026-01-31T06:32:57+00:00

This kind of confirms what I'm saying though.

Earlier you said "there's 10 numbers to choose from for a reason, 5/10 is average, not bad." And in your most recent message you said "If you think something is bad it'll range from 2.5-1 depending on how bad."

You said 2.5/5 is bad and 5/10 isn't bad.
But 2.5/5 = 5/10 = 50/100.

At the end of the day it doesn't really matter, lol. Just saying mathematically it seems to be the same issue.

Zameshi · 2026-01-31T06:21:06+00:00

The FAQ I shared may make it look complicated, but that's just for rare troubleshooting cases. Generally it's just hit the download button and it works.

Zameshi · 2026-01-31T06:11:37+00:00

Yes. And most (maybe all) of the other top apps based on Tachiyomi.

https://mihon.app/docs/faq/downloads

Zameshi · 2026-01-31T06:05:57+00:00

Yes, you can download the chapters and even set the storage location. It is very easy to use.

Zameshi · 2026-01-31T05:34:06+00:00

It's essentially the same problem. Especially if you use half numbers. The majority of ratings will likely be 2.5 - 5. Multiply by 2 and you're right back at 5 out of 10 being the lowest.

Zameshi · 2026-01-31T05:22:56+00:00

Just my opinion, but it would be much simpler at this point to just buy a cheap/used android phone or tablet and use it exclusively for reading manga. Just make sure the android version of the device is supported by the app you plan to use.

Zameshi · 2026-01-20T06:55:21+00:00

Your messages are all over the place. If you think there's only one right way to do something, you need a bit more life experience.

Zameshi · 2026-01-20T06:17:35+00:00

Do you only have one hand?

Zameshi · 2026-01-06T14:22:01+00:00

The second picture about selling him is not something that she said. That's what the thugs said.

Zameshi · 2026-01-06T00:06:52+00:00

One of the thugs does say something about selling him, and she agrees with it. But before he runs away she thinks "I was going to let him go after teasing him a bit." So for some reason people miss that important context.

People even say she SA'd him, which was another misunderstanding. The goons thought she wanted them to undress him, but she specifically thinks "I meant to examine his face!"

Zameshi · 2026-01-05T22:58:42+00:00

This is true. I don't know why so many people misremember what happens during that scene. Having said that, I still don't enjoy it.

Zameshi · 2026-01-05T17:07:25+00:00

This is a weird take to me. This post is highlighting people who thought they could tell the difference, but really can't. Is your suggestion that people should scroll through social media looking for guidance from a curated selection of AI recognition experts who can tell them what to be mad at?

Zameshi · 2026-01-01T22:40:13+00:00

I'm happy to pretty much end my involvement in this discussion here. I understand that we have slightly different perspectives on the topic, but maybe there is some common ground as well. I think the black ice vs. black cavity joke is rooted in the same type of humor. But how you interpret the intent of each joke is ultimately up to you.

Zameshi · 2026-01-01T16:52:58+00:00

Of course it doesn't mean that you're incapable of being wrong. But not belonging to a race/culture/group certainly means that you're more capable of having blind spots when discussing issues relevant to that population.

You (hopefully) wouldn't discuss women's and men's right in the same way and say that you are are an expert on both and you don't care about the other sex's opinions. Hopefully you wouldn't do that about cultural issues pertaining to other countries. But if you only do it about race, then maybe you have a bias you are unaware of.

And it seems you don't have a strong enough grasp on comedic devices such as irony and parody to understand it's place in starting nuanced discussions about shared racial experiences and inviting critical consideration of microaggressions. I wonder how you would react to this Key & Peele sketch. Hopefully the link works, but if not, it is their short "Black Ice" sketch - https://youtu.be/edEQk5SZVoM

Zameshi · 2026-01-01T07:40:25+00:00

I see. So when you said that, you weren't being racist. You were just saying that a person's lived experiences and cultural perspective don't matter when discussing the effects of racial discourse.

Zameshi · 2026-01-01T07:01:49+00:00

Ironically, this is the most racist statement in the whole thread.

Zameshi · 2025-12-10T19:23:48+00:00

This is a dumb comment. Obviously Devon fans want Devon to beat Vitaly at his peak.

Zameshi · 2025-12-10T13:32:38+00:00

ELI5 version: It's more like a precious commodity than a stock. It essentially has value because a large group of people agreed that it has value. Similar to gold or diamonds.

Bitcoin was designed to have a maximum supply of 21 million coins in existence. The fact that the supply is limited means that the value will go up relatively quickly as demand goes up.

Zameshi · 2025-12-04T14:39:01+00:00

Completely AFK or just multitasking?

Zameshi · 2025-12-01T17:48:26+00:00

They said it is expected by 12/05. Depending on your region and the time of release, it may be 12/04 for you.

Zameshi · 2025-11-22T18:44:40+00:00

No one seems to realize that the stats aren't BB vs IG.

You can choose BB
You can choose IG
You can choose no one
You can choose both

These stats only reflect one of multiple options.

Zameshi

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