What is a research foundation and why are they sometimes considered cheap?

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The discussion revolves around the nature of a research foundation and perceptions regarding its cost-effectiveness, particularly in the context of community features such as avatar usage on the forum. Participants explore whether the perceived costs are a result of the foundation's structure or simply a reflection of frugality.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express confusion about the forum's policies regarding avatars and post counts, suggesting that the requirement to pay for certain features seems "cheap."
  • One participant questions whether the cost structure is related to the forum being a research foundation or if it is simply a matter of being cheap.
  • Another participant humorously suggests that while one could label it a research foundation, they personally would not make that claim.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on whether the forum's cost structure is a reflection of its nature as a research foundation or merely a matter of being cheap. Multiple viewpoints remain without resolution.

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Just wanted to say hi! o:)
 
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WELCOME TO PF!
 
Welcome to PF, multipleofc! :biggrin: (Watch out for the penguins. They look cute but have a mean waddle!)
 
Hi Multiple!

I went to London once. Loved it. Saw the Rosetta Stone and the London Eye and took a boat all the way to Greenwich to stand on the meridian.

You've got lots of swans there.

Enjoy Physics Forums!
 
dduardo or pengwuino?
 
Welcome, enjoy the ride.
 
Welcome to PF!
 
yomamma said:
dduardo or pengwuino?
Both. I saw them tango once.
 
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was it for the special olympics?!
 
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Welcome to PF multipleofc!
 
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yomamma said:
was it for the special olympics?!
Yes, by all appearances...
 
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honestrosewater said:
Both. I saw them tango once.
:smile: :smile: :smile:

That's scary.

:bugeye:
 
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multipleofc said:
Just wanted to say hi! o:)
Worst decision you ever made. Trust me, I made it once. Havn't left since. Not a day goes by when I don't regret it... think of all the usefull stuff I could be doing with the time I spend on PF...
 
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Smurf said:
Worst decision you ever made. Trust me, I made it once. Havn't left since. Not a day goes by when I don't regret it... think of all the usefull stuff I could be doing with the time I spend on PF...
But we're getting married. :!)
 
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You should have seen the bellydancing contest. I've never seen such spastic gyration. Well, not in public anyway. :biggrin:
 
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Destiny would have thrown us together regardless my love.

imagine what I could be doing with all that money too[/color]
 
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Welcome to PF!
 
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Wow, I've never seen three people all post at the same time. :bugeye:
 
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bellydancing contest!

i can do that. may be i should take part. :approve:
 
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Thanks guys, nice people in this community! :)
 
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ha! yeah, you must be new.
 
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well duuh! only 2 posts :D
 
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nope, GD posts arn't counted. You still got 1.
 
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I see... This forum is quite weird and different from other forums I must say!

I can't do an avatar and stuff, and the post count is weird, but the subject is cool! :D
 
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yeah, you have to give them money if you want an avatar. (can you believe it? How cheap!)
 
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Hehe, I know!

Is it some research foundation thing, or they are just cheap?
 
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I want to respond, but I fear for my membership.
 
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multipleofc said:
Thanks guys, nice people in this community! :)
:smile: Can you say n00b
 
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Smurf said:
I want to respond, but I fear for my membership.

I dare you...
 

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