Who Will Get the Last Word Before Shutdown?

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The thread revolves around the lighthearted competition among participants to see who can post the last message before a scheduled shutdown of the forum. The discussion includes various humorous exchanges, reflections on other forums, and playful banter about the nature of the competition.

Discussion Character

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  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express frustration with threads that lack substance, suggesting that the last word should be meaningful.
  • There are mentions of alternative forums to visit during the downtime, with links provided to other sites like mkaku.org and sciforums.com.
  • Participants joke about the moderation policies of other forums, particularly regarding banning users for various reasons.
  • Some participants humorously discuss their plans to visit other forums, while others suggest that those who leave should be banned.
  • There are playful comments about the number of active users on different forums, with some expressing surprise at the low engagement on mkaku.org.
  • The competition for the last word leads to humorous exchanges about self-satisfaction and playful teasing among participants.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion remains largely unresolved, with participants engaging in playful banter without a clear consensus on the nature of the last word or the significance of the competition.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying opinions on the value of the last word, with some emphasizing the need for profundity while others focus on the fun aspect of the competition. There are also references to the status of other forums, which may reflect personal preferences and experiences.

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Okay, see who can get the last word in before shutdown.
 
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should we just say last word? or do you need to say something somewhat profound? There's nothing I hate worse than a bunch of dumb threads of people saying. Haha I've got the last word.
 
Most likely not me - I am not patient enough to post something every 5 seconds.
 
What the heck else do you have to do?
 
16 30 BST still here.
 
oh, that's profound. Say something worth saying or it doesn't count.
 
$.02
 
haha, clever. okay I'll let you have the last word with that one
 
wolram said:
16 30 BST still here.

Are there any plans to migrate to another physics forum during the downtime?
http://www.mkaku.org/forums/ might be a good place to visit.
Although they have a "Lounge" area, everything is pretty much general discussion.
There are no rules and the moderators are hardly ever around.

It's kind of like when moonbear goes to the store and we start talking religion. :rolleyes:
 
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OmCheeto said:
Are there any plans to migrate to another physics forum during the downtime?
http://www.mkaku.org/forums/ might be a good place to visit.
Although they have a "Lounge" area, everything is pretty much general discussion.
There are no rules and the moderators are hardly ever around.

It's kind of like when moonbear goes to the store and we start talking religion. :rolleyes:


Now wash your mouth out with soap and water, (another physics form)??:smile:
 
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  • #11
he doesn't even wash his hands with soap and water. you think you are getting either near his mouth?
 
  • #12
tribdog said:
he doesn't even wash his hands with soap and water. you think you are getting either near his mouth?

I think you have me confused with Kurdt.
Didn't he mention in chat that he only bathes once a month?
 
  • #13
We could go and show sciforums.com how to run a decent physics forum :smile:
 
  • #14
It should be carbolic soap.

16 50 BST.
 
  • #15
cristo said:
We could go and show sciforums.com how to run a decent physics forum :smile:

Hey! They've got a banned list. That's funny.

reasons for banning:
troll and sock puppet of another troll
Sock puppet of banned user
waste of space
racist propaganda
Just another crackpot spammer with a theory of everything. Go away.
spam spam spam spam
 
  • #16
May be the PF's server is just an empty shell, PF's is IN the internet, or Greg can not find his screw driver.
1700 BST.
 
  • #17
OmCheeto said:
Hey! They've got a banned list. That's funny.

reasons for banning:
troll and sock puppet of another troll
Sock puppet of banned user
waste of space
racist propaganda
Just another crackpot spammer with a theory of everything. Go away.
spam spam spam spam

Wow, I didn't realize that they banned crackpots! I thought they were encouraged.
 
  • #18
I think anyone who deserts PF and goes to another forum over the weekend should be banned.
 
  • #19
tribdog said:
I think anyone who deserts PF and goes to another forum over the weekend should be banned.

I will go to the Britbikes form, please do not ban me for that.
 
  • #20
just don't say anything physical and I won't
 
  • #21
I think the stats are interesting.

currently active users
physicsforums.com: 61 members and 967 guests
sciforums.com: 41 members and 482 guests
mkaku.org: 2 members and 18 guests

Poor Dr. Kaku, his forum gets so little respect.

hmm... physicsmathforums.com is down
 
  • #22
wolram said:
I will go to the Britbikes form, please do not ban me for that.

britbike.com

Who's Online
48 Registered, 82 Guests and 4 Spiders online.

I wonder how they determine who's a spider?
 
  • #23
OmCheeto said:
britbike.com

Who's Online
48 Registered, 82 Guests and 4 Spiders online.

I wonder how they determine who's a spider?

Britbike is only for the connoisseur of the ultimate in historic machinery, not to be confused with Hardly Davidson fanatics.

17 30 BST.
 
  • #24
OmCheeto said:
britbike.com

Who's Online
48 Registered, 82 Guests and 4 Spiders online.

I wonder how they determine who's a spider?

count the legs. DUH!
 
  • #25
It is nearly BST night time now, and i have had some real fun on PF's, may be Greg should threaten a shut down every month.
 
  • #26
I had to go to see my Mom, I am back, and - PF still on-line. Surprise!
 
  • #27
18 30 BST night time and still here.
 
  • #28
Borek said:
I had to go to see my Mom, I am back, and - PF still on-line. Surprise!

I like people who go see their mom.
 
  • #29
19 15 and still going.
 
  • #30
You won.
 

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