Mercator Projection...

[_subgenius]

...must be stopped, it's persistent use is tyrannical to the perception of size.
Free yourselves with a mere click....or tap....or whatever

http://thetruesize.com/#?borders=1~!MTY ... I0OTM(MTc1)MA~!IN*NTI2NDA1MQ.Nzg2MzQyMQ)Mg~!CN*OTkyMTY5Nw.NzMxNDcwNQ(MjI1)MQ

[_canpakes]

Lol. You perfectionist, you. I understand completely (maybe it's a artist/architect thing).

You must really be down on the cylindrical projection. : )

[_subgenius]

Lol. You perfectionist, you. I understand completely (maybe it's a artist/architect thing).

You must really be down on the cylindrical projection. : )

there is a thin line between accuracy and perfection...as an architect i necessarily strive to stay just this side of perfection
besides, size is important

[_Dr. Shades]

...must be stopped, it's persistent use is tyrannical to the perception of size.

The Mercator Projection is "tyrannical" to the perception of size?? Hyperbole much?

I like it 'cause it enlarges areas of the map that are difficult to see otherwise.

[_MeDotOrg]

This will be corrected when we have round computer screens.

[_subgenius]

...must be stopped, it's persistent use is tyrannical to the perception of size.

The Mercator Projection is "tyrannical" to the perception of size?? Hyperbole much?

I like it 'cause it enlarges areas of the map that are difficult to see otherwise.

Notwithstanding your obvious affection for the nautical life, in what ways does the persistent use of a distorted reality in order to maintain an uncompromising position not equate to tyranny? Reality oppressed by the inflexible rules of geometry....conformal projections are the mainstay of making geometry convenient when it naturally exists as inconvenient. This sort of dominion is more akin to stewardship? How so you say

[_subgenius]

This will be corrected when we have round computer screens.

http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/moni ... E790CNS/ZA

The rebellion has begun

[_Res Ipsa]

Is Mercator used much anymore? I don't recall seeing that horizontal border between the western U.S. and Canada lately.

[_Dr. Shades]

. . . in what ways does the persistent use of a distorted reality in order to maintain an uncompromising position not equate to tyranny?

Because it isn't a big deal and nobody is getting hurt.

[_canpakes]

... the persistent use of a distorted reality in order to maintain an uncompromising position ...

Wait... are you talking about the Mercator projection here, or Fox News' Benghazi reporting? ; )