Why was the forum sold to the Church of Scientology?

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The sale of the Physics Forums to the Church of Scientology has raised significant confusion and skepticism among members, with many questioning the rationale behind selling a scientific platform to a religious organization. The decision was made due to financial difficulties, as the forum was struggling to maintain operations and needed a viable offer to survive. Members expressed disbelief, with some speculating it could be an April Fool's joke, while others noted the promise from the new owners not to interfere with existing content. Despite the concerns, some members view the sale as an opportunity for increased visibility and potential celebrity engagement. Overall, the forum's future remains uncertain, but the sale was deemed necessary for its continuation.
  • #51
It took me a few minutes to get, until I went to the parent directory, and realized that all of CNN's files were stored on PF...who knew?
 
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  • #52
The scientologists are more pervasive than you realized, eh?
 
  • #54
OMG scott1 that was hilarious. :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:

You might want to fix up the spelling a little though.
 
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  • #56
Did anyone try http://search.cnn.com/pages/search.jsp?query=physicsforums.com ?
 
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  • #57
If Tom cruise had bought PF, all of us had to take scientology courses! :rolleyes:(no need to accept forum guidlines anymore:cool:)
 
  • #58
As a contributor I demand that Isaac Hayes return to South Park!
 
  • #59
Dammit, Moonbear, you can't quit until you finish inventing that 'cure all diseases' pill. We have another deal on the table with Merck. Surely you did not think those avatars were free . . .
 
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