Your logic escapes me completely, I guess that is why you call it fuzzy logic.
Ha. Ha.
Wikipedia: Fuzzy Logic
Fuzzy logic is a form of
multi-valued logic derived from
fuzzy set theory to deal with
reasoning that is
approximate rather than precise. In binary sets with
binary logic, in contrast to fuzzy logic named also
crisp logic, the variables may have a
membership value of only 0 or 1. Just as in
fuzzy set theory with fuzzy logic the
set membership values can range (inclusively) between 0 and 1, in fuzzy logic the degree of truth of a statement can range between 0 and 1 and is not constrained to the two truth values {true (1), false (0)} as in classic
predicate logic.
[1] And when
linguistic variables are used, these degrees may be managed by specific functions, as discussed below.
for more see
Seattle Robotics: What is Fuzzy Logic?
If you believed the item was worth a maximum of $200 when you first bid, that shouldn't change based on others opinions. If you bid an extra $5 where does it stop. It stops when you get to your real maximum. You're fooling yourself.
I'm not fooling myself, I know I'm compromising if I raise my bid in the final moments. Making that compromise may still be in my interest. If you can't have 100% of the pie, do you want 90% of the pie or would you rather throw up your hands and wind up with no pie? I find it interesting that some of the same people who accede to the "it's worth whatever someone will pay for it" stance aren't capable to seeing how that applies to adjusting ones estimation of acceptable prices. Whatever I decide my "real maximum" is, that's a somewhat arbitrary determination. I defend my economic interests by being flexible there so long as I can still make an acceptable profit.
What's so hard to understand about something vs. nothing?
Where does it stop? Given the time frame, it's more or less impossible to answer snipes manually more than once, if you can do it at all.
The real problem is you have to get in the last word. This is best shown by your statement "I prefer to let this go" while you continue to post your opinions. I have that same problem. That is why I use a sniping service.
Firstly, I reject your assertion that I have a 'problem.' Don't push your hang-ups on me. I'd thank you to take the pop-psych diagnosis elsewhere.
So far as saying "I prefer to let this go..." -- well, that post was somewhat brief by my standards. (I can be very long winded.) So this was my way excusing myself for not making a point by point response. FWIW, I find it much easier to walk away from an auction than a thread. Now, I
would prefer to let this go--I poted a brief response to Lou's rather exhaustive critique and then tried to let it drop. I suppose now you'll try to use this response as evidence for this assertion that I must have the last word. I'd merely point out that you addressed me directly, and when asked pointed questions I respond.