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We have made some modifications to the software to let us publicly recognize our particularly knowledgeable and/or helpful members with "medals." The two medals "Science Expert" and "Homework Helper" recognize those individuals who regularly donate their time and energy to physicsforums.com to help educate others, and to help our student members with the inevitable tough homework problem.
We, the staff of physicsforums.com, would like to publicly thank you for all your time and hard work! You are truly the people who have made this forum what it is today, and your continued efforts will help us expand and reach new people in the future.
If you come across a member bearing a medal, take a moment to thank him or her for contributing. If we missed anyone, please let us know!
- Warren
PRodQuanta
Aug30-04, 07:53 PM
THANKS GOKUL43201!!!
Paden Roder
Cronxeh brought up an interesting point in another thread:
Is an engineer considered a 'science expert' or you must have a degree in sciences?
We might adjust the name of the awards a bit -- we have several very knowledgeable engineers here, and they deserve public recognition as much as the pure scientists. On the other hand, we don't want to have separate awards for them.
Perhaps "PF Guru" or "PF Expert" or "PF Whiz" would be a better, non-specific sort of award?
- Warren
cronxeh
Aug30-04, 08:25 PM
If I may butt in again - some people can help with basic math (HS level), some can help with freshman college stuff, some can do junior/senior math, and some are capable of helping with graduate level coursework
I mean maybe you could devise some sort of Level of math profeciency (Lvl0: HS, Level I: Freshman College, Level II: Junior+Senior College, Level III: Graduate Math, Level IV: Ph.D in Math or Applied Math or Physics (would require to submit via email a pic of the diploma)
Just a few suggestions
Moonbear
Aug30-04, 08:36 PM
*sniffle* I'm...honored, touched...I've never gotten a medal before. Thanks so much!
cronxeh, for the homework helpers, it might make more sense just to stick to two levels since that's the two levels of homework help sections here. Or maybe something like Level I: High School and Intro College level; Level II: Advanced College Level or higher. There isn't often much difference between advanced high school courses and introductory college courses. And someone who's qualified to help with advanced college courses is probably already at a level where they can also help with graduate level courses. Just my two cents on that thought. Then again, maybe there isn't really much need of such a distinction among those willing to help with tough homework problems.
I mean maybe you could devise some sort of Level of math profeciency (Lvl0: HS, Level I: Freshman College, Level II: Junior+Senior College, Level III: Graduate Math, Level IV: Ph.D in Math or Applied Math or Physics (would require to submit via email a pic of the diploma)
There's basically no way to reliably "test" people to this level of granularity. We are not in the business of administering standardized tests to our members (a task that is extremely difficult to do fairly), and we're not about to require anyone to submit SAT or GRE scores to us, let alone a photograph of their diploma(s), as that would be a pretty serious invasion of privacy.
The recipients of these medals are chosen by the PF staff, comprised of 20+ people with strong scientific backgrounds and credentials, by that recipient's long history of factual correctness and excellent presentation. You can trust that a member with a medal is, in general, a reliable source of information. You'll just have to fend for yourself when considering other posts.
- Warren
what_are_electrons
Aug30-04, 09:11 PM
Can you post a list of those forum names who are science/engineer experts and such and also make a special link to popup that list? If you think it relevant you could also list the number of posts each one has contributed.
I like that modal...but it looks like a candy though. why don't you make tha ribbon moveable, like a blue flag, that medal looks much prettyer...--sal--
Perhaps "PF Guru" or "PF Expert" or "PF Whiz" would be a better, non-specific sort of award?
I don't know how you coded the mod in, but maybe it might be a good idea to have either the medalled member or the mentors/admins assign a tag to the medal stating what (if any) area of expertise the person has.
For example, If I were a medalled member, I'd be confident with many questions regarding celestial mechanics or aerospace engineering in general. Anything I posted in the biology or chemistry forum wouldn't be much more than an opinion, though.
Moonbear
Aug31-04, 12:40 AM
Enigma, that's a good idea. I'm confident with biology topics, but it would be a mistake for anyone to think I was any sort of expert in physics or math.
That would actually be very difficult to do... it's a thought though. What Greg was just make some new usergroups and edit the template that shows user info... very quick, but not very flexible.
- Warren
Moonbear
Aug31-04, 12:46 AM
Okay, then I guess I'll just go add something to my user profile so if anyone wants to know, the information will be available.
Well, it's a valid point, Moonbear. We took the fastest possible path to getting medals on the site today, without really thinking about things like this. If there's enough interest to make customized medal titles like "Biology Whiz" then we will consider coding it. It might be a while though......
- Warren
Well, it's a valid point, Moonbear. We took the fastest possible path to getting medals on the site today, without really thinking about things like this. If there's enough interest to make customized medal titles like "Biology Whiz" then we will consider coding it. It might be a while though......
- Warren
Hi Chroot, i see you are one of the organizers here in this forum.
May I ask who assigns these awards and what criteria are used to award a member...
PS : I am all for some sort of recognition-wizard for these exceptional usefull members like ZapperZ or Haelfix or Marcus (my LQG-buddy).
regards
marlon
marlon,
The physicsforums.com staff selects the award recipients for their history of scientific accuracy and/or helpfulness.
- Warren
ZapperZ
Aug31-04, 01:51 PM
PS : I am all for some sort of recognition-wizard for these exceptional usefull members like ZapperZ or Haelfix or Marcus (my LQG-buddy).
regards
marlon
Gracias! As long as there isn't an icon of a cracked pot next to my name, I'm happy. :)
Zz. (who still uses the old-fashioned emoticon)
jimmy p
Aug31-04, 04:06 PM
WHAT??? :mad: I dont see a "gambling expert" medal under my name!!!
WHAT??? :mad: I dont see a "gambling expert" medal under my name!!!
Indeed, and I don't see no "women's expert" medal under my name :devil: :cry: :cool: :cry: :devil:
regards
marlon
Moonbear
Aug31-04, 07:48 PM
Well, it's a valid point, Moonbear. We took the fastest possible path to getting medals on the site today, without really thinking about things like this. If there's enough interest to make customized medal titles like "Biology Whiz" then we will consider coding it. It might be a while though......
- Warren
After thinking about it some more, I'm not sure it would be as simple as I first thought (aside from the coding, which is your territory). It might look odd to have a long list of medals for those who have expertise in a bunch of topics. Physics, math, engineering might all be something one person could have sufficient expertise to earn medals for, so would that be three medals or a long name next to one?
I just stuck a line in my biography stating my research interests. That way, if anyone has doubts, they can just look for themselves. I'm sure if I ventured much into the physics discussions, nobody would be deluded for long that I was any sort of expert in that field.
Moonbear,
I share the same feelings. I doubt that any of our recognized members regularly venture outside their area of expertise and post potentially incorrect statements in other fields. I think, for now, the medal system is sufficient. It's not a mark of infallibility, just a mark of recognition of consistently good posts.
- Warren
Tom McCurdy
Aug31-04, 11:38 PM
Thats good it gives me something to strive for-- hopefully i can get one eventually for help with string theory questions
*sniff* *sniff* :cry: Where's my gold star? :cry:
:rofl:
Be careful, you are emotively charging the issue :smile:
How about just "PF honors"? (e.g., a knowledgeable student/hobbyist may not be an "expert" in professional terms...& members may have unfair expectations from someone with "expert" under their name)
Phobos,
I was thinkingly similarly... what exactly do you think the language should be? "Science Honor" sounds a bit weird.
- Warren
What about "solid advisor" or something?
Tom Mattson
Sep2-04, 01:57 PM
There are plenty of academic departments that refer to Engineering and Mathematics as "Engineering Sciences" and "Mathematical Sciences", respectively. I think it would be OK if things were left as they are. As someone pointed out, the type of person who would be selected to receive a medal is not the type of person to step outside their realm of expertise.
Tom McCurdy
Sep2-04, 04:38 PM
that would be nice-- something for recogination for say people who don't have phd 's in a specific sub ject
that would be nice-- something for recogination for say people who don't have phd 's in a specific sub ject
Isn't there a medal for QFT-guys ??? We feel underappreciated :mad:
People are always mad at us... QFT is boring they say :cry: :cry: :cry:
Please give us some courage to continue walking our extremely difficult paths :blushing: :blushing: :blushing:
regards
marlon, a poor QFT guy
Isn't there a medal for QFT-guys ??? We feel underappreciated :mad:
People are always mad at us... QFT is boring they say :cry: :cry: :cry:
Please give us some courage to continue walking our extremely difficult paths :blushing: :blushing: :blushing:
regards
marlon, a poor QFT guy
PS a QCD medal in a nice colour would also do the job. Trust me, we will colour your gray day... :biggrin:
Tom McCurdy
Sep2-04, 11:39 PM
hahaha I just spent 35 minutes recording one of my lectures on string theory and it didnt work
:blushing: wow, a spiffy medal - I'm not sure what to say, but thanks :cool:
BlackVision
Sep3-04, 07:32 PM
The recipients of these medals are chosen by the PF staff, comprised of 20+ people with strong scientific backgrounds and credentials, by that recipient's long history of factual correctness and excellent presentation.
Since it's only by nomination and not by any real qualifications, I feel these "medals" will be given to only those that share the perspectives of the staff. Both scientific and political. Not necessarily those that have the most expertise in science. For example, I see hitssquad as quite adept in science but I can't see Monique ever nominating him because they have conflicting viewpoints. She would likely instead nominate someone that is close to her viewpoints.
You can trust that a member with a medal is, in general, a reliable source of information.
Even the mentors aren't always the most reliable when it comes to information and I suspect "science experts" will be no different.
Dr Transport
Sep3-04, 09:53 PM
An unsolicited honor, what a novel concept. Thank you very much, I am honored and hope that I can live up to the standards the PF staff have set.
DT
Since it's only by nomination and not by any real qualifications, I feel these "medals" will be given to only those that share the perspectives of the staff. Both scientific and political. Not necessarily those that have the most expertise in science. For example, I see hitssquad as quite adept in science but I can't see Monique ever nominating him because they have conflicting viewpoints. She would likely instead nominate someone that is close to her viewpoints.
Hope you don't take this any other way, because your comment is rather insulting. You seemed to have lumped all of us as nothing more than "yes man" or "yes woman". Integral can verify this, but I have had disagreement with him on a few issues before. I have also posted other comments that disagree with other mentors. It is insulting to both them and the "Science experts" to insinuate that this system is simply based on nothing more than a buddy system.
I challenge you to scour everything that I've posted where I have grossly misrepresented what have been established.
Even the mentors aren't always the most reliable when it comes to information and I suspect "science experts" will be no different.
The only difference here being that you can be certain that someone who is a "science expert" isn't a quack based on a track record. Of course, to another quack, this isn't necessarily a desirable quality in another person because you then can't simply spew out incomprehensible ideas based on ignorance.
Zz.
Even the mentors aren't always the most reliable when it comes to information and I suspect "science experts" will be no different. Someone is reliable when they realize when to say they're not sure of their answer.
For example, I see hitssquad as quite adept in science but I can't see Monique ever nominating him because they have conflicting viewpoints. She would likely instead nominate someone that is close to her viewpoints.
Bad example since he was one of the first to cross my mind. The medals are for people able to gather scientific information, carry on a balanced debate and give guiding information.
I'd like to see the title changed from 'science expert', to something more general.. maybe just 'science medal' under their name, before I start nominating people. Ofcourse there are a few deservent of the title science expert, since they are professionals in their field.
Dr Transport
Sep4-04, 09:43 AM
Monique has hit the nail on the head, reliability depends on knowing when to keep quiet.
I, Zapper, Monique, Chroot, and the others who regularly contribute to this forum have on more than one occasion held our tongues or keyboards at bay if we couldn't write something substantial and correct I am sure. If I know an answer to a post I will spend time putting it down in a well thought out manner. The others who have gotten these kudos have written well for as long as I have been here and are deserving.
Tom Mattson
Sep4-04, 10:50 AM
Since it's only by nomination and not by any real qualifications, I feel these "medals" will be given to only those that share the perspectives of the staff. Both scientific and political. Not necessarily those that have the most expertise in science.
The qualifications come from the posts themselves, which we feel is enough. Our entire science/math/engineering staff are either postgraduates or professionals. As for myself, I teach mathematics and engineering at a small college, and I evaluate the work of others every day. Would you say that I am not qualified to do it here also?
For example, I see hitssquad as quite adept in science but I can't see Monique ever nominating him because they have conflicting viewpoints. She would likely instead nominate someone that is close to her viewpoints.
Straight from the Mentor's Private Forum:
Ok, I'd like to nominate hitssquad.
Moving on...
Even the mentors aren't always the most reliable when it comes to information and I suspect "science experts" will be no different.
I'd be surprised to learn that any staff member or medalist would not admit to a mistake when it was pointed out to them. In fact, one of my nominees (Reilly) got my attention when he pointed out one of my mistakes to me, and I considered it a valuable learning experience.
Tom McCurdy
Sep4-04, 12:32 PM
It just seems like people are jealous of the people who got medals. Quite honestly saying that they make mistakes every once in awhile is no reason to deprive these hard working people of a little recogniztion of something they do for free. These are the people who spend a great deal of time comming up with detailed responses to our query's, and to say they aren't deserving of them because of a mistake or two here and there is bollucks. (i have always wanted to use that word) Anyway the point is as we were taught in elementary school, No One will ever be Perfect.
Clausius2
Sep4-04, 12:53 PM
20 medals for everyone!. :rofl:
As G. Orwell said: We are all of us equal!.
I imagine this forum being crowded of medals in a few time.
And Monique, forget the guy that appears in your public profile web. It is not worth of nothing compared with me. :cool: :cool:
BlackVision
Sep4-04, 01:46 PM
Hope you don't take this any other way, because your comment is rather insulting. You seemed to have lumped all of us as nothing more than "yes man" or "yes woman". Integral can verify this, but I have had disagreement with him on a few issues before. I have also posted other comments that disagree with other mentors. It is insulting to both them and the "Science experts" to insinuate that this system is simply based on nothing more than a buddy system.
I'm just throwing an alternative perspective out there. Be glad that at least someone is willing to challenge the status quo. Perhaps I should change my wording. It has the potential and the possibility to end up on a "buddy buddy" system since no requirement is necessary other than nomination by the staff. I'm sure the staff is filled with bright minded individuals. But intelligent people were never free of bias.
I don't believe Stephen Jay Gould would of ever nominated Arthur Jensen for anything. Nor Arthur Jensen nominate Stephen Jay Gould for anything as they have a bitter history. But both are highly intelligent individuals with great knowledge of science in their fields.
Integral
Sep4-04, 03:11 PM
One could say that the medals do form a sort of "good ol boy" club. The members of this club are those who have shown, through their posts, a knowledge of the current state of science. One thing that I have observed over my years with this forum is that it is very easy to identify someone who knows what they are talking about. You cannot simply claim to have a PhD, the knowledge that accompanies that level of education cannot be faked. The level of education you have in a field effects how you answer questions and the questions you ask. Once you have joined the "good ol boy" club by being educated in a field, it is easy to spot posts that contain that level of knowledge.
I believe that this first round of medals were the obvious ones, there are others who are deserving but did not get their medal...yet. I believe that as deserving individuals are identified more medals will be awarded.
I see these medals as a way for those who are learning to identify the "PF approved" side of a discussion. It is also assumed that medal holders will not venture outside of their field of expertise and make a fool of themselves.
It should also be recognized that there are some fields (Politics?) in which there are only fools, and no experts! :surprised
I'm just throwing an alternative perspective out there. Be glad that at least someone is willing to challenge the status quo. Perhaps I should change my wording. It has the potential and the possibility to end up on a "buddy buddy" system since no requirement is necessary other than nomination by the staff. I'm sure the staff is filled with bright minded individuals. But intelligent people were never free of bias.
But look at it from THIS point of view: Most open forums such as this on the internet are DOMINATED by quackery! In fact, this kind of forum that insists on at least basing answers on VALID phyisics is an EXTREME MINORITY. I don't know about you, but this in itself IS a challenge to the status quo: the status quo of mediocrity and utter nonsense that permeate all open forums. So using your argument, I would say that you should be GLAD that at least one website is willing to challenge that status quo.
Quacks and charlatans are not happy when there is a chance that some unsuspecting reader might easily find on the 'net something that might remotely expose them for what they are. This is the only explanation I can think of for them to want to complain and invade even a small minority of sites that try to discuss established physics and other sciences. This medal designation is simply another obstacle for them to being able to disguise their ideas.
Zz.
Clausius2
Sep5-04, 07:06 AM
I'm going to gain myself a lot of enemies here with these words:
Something is going wrong in this forum and with these medals. Although Monique does not answered to my last post, I'm not disappointed. Baby, you have another opportunity :tongue2: ...
To be honest, here there are a lot of members who never had started a thread (included some PF mentors). To start an original and brainy thread is more important than going over there answering the questions. I've tried to balance my answers and new threads starting.
If all of us had the same behaviour than this answer-men, this forum could not exist without new posts. Posting a new and interesting thread is as important as answering the homeworks, and it requires more brain-squeezing.
Sorry if I am too sincere.
To be honest, here there are a lot of members who never had started a thread (included some PF mentors). To start an original and brainy thread is more important than going over there answering the questions. I've tried to balance my answers and new threads starting.
If all of us had the same behaviour than this answer-men, this forum could not exist without new posts. Posting a new and interesting thread is as important as answering the homeworks, and it requires more brain-squeezing.
Sorry if I am too sincere.
I'm puzzled. Do you see a problem with a SHORTAGE of new threads on PF? Or do you see a trend that the frequency of new threads is dropping? Yes? No? If no, then isn't your point (complaint) above rather moot?
Personally, I'd prefer not to post anything new just simply for the sake of starting a thread, rather than post something stupid. There are already a huge clutter of new posts. And a lot of the mentors, etc. already have their hands full in dealing with the existing ones. The last thing we need is to admonish them for not starting new ones!
Some people are just never happy with anything.....
Zz.
Dr Transport
Sep5-04, 02:00 PM
Quality not quantity is the key to the reason why the medalists were chosen. I answer far more questions than I pose, I am assuming that the other medalists are of this frame of mind also. I will not throw stones, but I have seen members of this forum who have been online here for a couple of weeks who have posted far more than I or some of the others, I will not say that their posts are not valid, any question os a good one, but some of these people it appears just like to hear themselves type.
I see no reason in limiting the number of posts, but if they are getting too numerous, or are getting repetitive, there needs to be some type of limint process. Maybe prior to an initial posting, if a search was performed, then maybe the number of new posts would go down.
DT
Moonbear
Sep5-04, 07:40 PM
I agree with ZapperZ and Dr Transport. I don't see any problem with the number of threads here. There seem to be plenty of new threads every day, usually far too many to keep up with them all! Rather than start a new thread just for the sake of starting a thread, which in the busier topics could bump a still active thread off the first page and out of the attention of most posters, it's just as interesting and useful to post thoughtful replies in active threads regardless of who began the thread.
Clausius2
Sep6-04, 04:39 AM
I'm puzzled. Do you see a problem with a SHORTAGE of new threads on PF? Or do you see a trend that the frequency of new threads is dropping? Yes? No? If no, then isn't your point (complaint) above rather moot?
Personally, I'd prefer not to post anything new just simply for the sake of starting a thread, rather than post something stupid. There are already a huge clutter of new posts. And a lot of the mentors, etc. already have their hands full in dealing with the existing ones. The last thing we need is to admonish them for not starting new ones!
Some people are just never happy with anything.....
Zz.
Hey! Do not get angry. This is a democracy, isn't it?. I'm only said I've never seen some people starting the conversations. I think I'm enough clear and accurate saying that. I'm not complaining about the number or shortage, without doubts. But you can see there are some sections (specially in engineering) in which if you are waiting to reply you must wait for years. This is because the contents are more specific, and one who knows about engineering knows only how to solve the 25% of the questions (it is not like physics or maths, where the questions are typical and logical). To solve that situation, I try to give life to the section making a bit of effort starting a post and sharing my imagination with all people.
I'm trying to say you the most important thing in your academic (and not academic) life is not the answers you provide, but the questions you make. So that, it might be a new medal category for that. BUT I'm not saying I want a medal at all!!. I've got all the medals I need nowadays :smile: .
ANYWAY, I'm so happy with the actual situation of this forum. This is a feedback post, so I have to say I've never found such useful and well-structured forum in the web. We must congratulate the forum commander in-chief. :blushing: .
"I'm trying to say you the most important thing in your academic (and not academic) life is not the answers you provide, but the questions you make."
True.
And from what I've seen, you certainly live up to your own ideals of posting interesting threads :smile:
Clausius2
Sep6-04, 02:41 PM
Arildno: thank you for your supporting. You know, Spain-Norway, it is almost the same! :tongue2: This is going to be the new alliance: Madrid-Oslo. Both together we will fight against darkness...
I've seen you're interested in fluid mechanics, like me. We might start our new diplomatic situation by claiming together for a numerical simulation forum, where people could expose their doubts with PDE or ODE's computer simulations, like a CFD forum. What do you think? Anyway, sure you are allowed to ask Mette-Marit about that, she would make mediatic pressure, and finally will persuade to Greg B. :biggrin: :biggrin:
So, I'm delighted to be a Science Advisor. Thanks and regards, Reilly Atkinson
I'd like to nominate Muzza and TALewis as "Science advisors"
Gokul43201
Oct6-04, 10:37 PM
And I'd like to nominate shmoe.
Moonbear
Oct8-04, 08:04 PM
Perhaps too soon to nominate, but I'd like to suggest putting Cogito on the "watch list" for future nominations. He/she is a fairly new member (just signed up this month), but already comes across as quite competent in philosophy.
Chronos
Oct11-04, 01:31 AM
Nominations: 1] meteor; knowledgeable, makes excellent, sound arguments, and is bilingual. 2] Math is Hard; sensible, humble, kind and a true expert in her field of information technology.
Math Is Hard
Oct11-04, 02:29 PM
gosh- that's extremely flattering, Chronos. :smile: :redface: Thanks! but the truth is that there isn't a medal yet that fits me. I'm not a scientist (I still have a couple of years to go before I even get my B.S. degree). I try to be a good Homework Helper, but I think for every question I respond to, I probably post two of my own, so I always have a negative "question balance."
But it sure made my day that someone I greatly respect and admire would give me a recommendation. :smile:
Gokul43201
Oct11-04, 03:41 PM
Math is Hard; sensible, humble, kind and a true expert in her field of information technology...
...and she never loses her way ! :wink:
Les Sleeth
Oct11-04, 03:57 PM
Perhaps too soon to nominate, but I'd like to suggest putting Cogito on the "watch list" for future nominations. He/she is a fairly new member (just signed up this month), but already comes across as quite competent in philosophy.
The criterion for medals that have been posted here seems to be science and math expertise, the willingness to help, and the ability to communicate that. I haven't seen philosophical competency etc. as in the running for medals.
Moonbear
Oct11-04, 09:45 PM
The criterion for medals that have been posted here seems to be science and math expertise, the willingness to help, and the ability to communicate that. I haven't seen philosophical competency etc. as in the running for medals.
Well, then maybe we can call him/her a philosophy advisor. We do have philosophy forums and not many philosophers.
I'd like to nominate Les Sleeth for a philosophy medal.
Heaven knows I do not have the patience for that forum, but Sleeth is a shining star. I know others feel the same.
Math is Hard is a very sound contributor. The fact that both Chronos and Gokul recommend her speaks volumes.
Tom Mattson
Oct26-04, 07:48 AM
The criterion for medals that have been posted here seems to be science and math expertise, the willingness to help, and the ability to communicate that. I haven't seen philosophical competency etc. as in the running for medals.
I brought it up in the Mentor's Private Forum over a week ago. It's on the table, just be patient. :wink:
I think medals for math, physics and other EXACT sciences are a very good thing. A medal for philosophy would not be justified since knowledge of this subject is open to a lot of possible discussions. I mean, although you can consider it to be a science, there are no hard facts, like in math. Philosophy can be disputed based upon personal interpretations and opinions and subsequently it will be very hard to judge in a cristal clear manner who is who in philosophy-land...
marlon
Every EXACT scientist is a philosopher to some extent... philosophy ain't no science on itself...
marlon
(runs and hides...:))
ZapperZ
Oct26-04, 09:07 AM
marlon
(runs and hides...:))
Hey, you need to find another place to hide because I'm already hiding here!
Zz.
Hey, you need to find another place to hide because I'm already hiding here!
Zz.
ah ha,... there is two of us... in that case there is no need for hiding...let's pick up our weapons and fight those semi-scientists...
oh ho, it's gettin real hot now...we didn't start the fire, it was always burning since the world has been turning...
marlon, all packed and ready to go... :wink:
arildno
Oct26-04, 11:43 AM
Oh, yet a new medal!
Hooray!!
thanks a lot!
Gokul43201
Oct26-04, 12:03 PM
Oh, yet a new medal!
Hooray!!
thanks a lot!
What were they waiting for ? Beats me ! :uhh:
Integral
Aug22-06, 01:52 AM
I am bringing this thread to the top, just to give exposure to the medals and our "process"..
Currently we have not awarded medals for some time and there are several (many?) members who should have them. If you feel qualified please be patient, keep making knowledgeable posts and you WILL be recognized. As the forum grows it is getting harder and harder to recognize those who deserve the medals. There is no easy way to select the members for medals, all we have to go on is the posts.
Gokul43201
Aug22-06, 05:02 AM
nomination: nrqed - science advisor
Schrodinger's Cat
Aug31-06, 04:21 PM
All these titles are pretty confusing...:uhh: particularly to newcomers
Like PF Mentor, Science Advisor, and Physics or Math Guru...
What exactly do they represent?
All these titles are pretty confusing...:uhh: particularly to newcomers
Like PF Mentor, Science Advisor, and Physics or Math Guru...
What exactly do they represent?
PF mentor is basically what the official title of a moderator. There called mentors instead because there usually supposed to know a lot about the forum that they are monitoring and be able to answer questions correctly.
Science advisor-Are members that answer a lot of questions.
Homework helper-Basically the same as science advisor but helps other members with homework problems.
Guru's-At the end of ever year there is a guru ad ward voting for certain topics. PF members vote on how gets the guru award for each topic.
Here see the archived subform for last year's guru's award:
http://physicsforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=167
Schrodinger's Cat
Aug31-06, 05:43 PM
PF mentor is bascially what the officale title of a moderator. There called mentors instead because there usaully soppsed to know alot about the fourm that they are mointering and be able to answear questions correctly.
Science adivisor-Are members that answear alot of questions.
Homework helper-Bascially the same as science advisor but helps other members with homework problems.
Oh, ok. I'm a little less confused by all the member titles now.
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