Expert Selection in the Ever-Changing World of Science Forums

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The discussion revolves around the selection of experts for the Physics Forums, specifically referencing the potential inclusion of a Philosophy Expert category to recognize Les Sleeth, who currently lacks a medal. Participants express humor and nostalgia regarding past expert selections from 2004 and discuss the mechanics of the award process, including how medals are distributed and the history of the forum's upgrades. There is confusion regarding the awarding of Science Advisor and Homework Helper medals, with members clarifying that these are not tied to yearly awards. The conversation highlights the evolving nature of the forum and its recognition systems. Overall, the community is eager to acknowledge deserving members while navigating the complexities of the forum's history and award criteria.
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that we should choose pf's experts of 2004?

if i can i will run in the category of the most un-experienced expert of 2004...
:smile: o:) :biggrin: :-p :bugeye:
 
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Yep, I think it is time again. Greg? Chroot?
 
haha sure, why not :biggrin:
 
How does this work excactly?
 
We have 5-6 categories, the staff selects 10 members most suitible for the category and then ya'll vote.
 
Will you include a Philosophy Expert category so we can finally recognize Les Sleeth? I only recently realized he doesn't have a medal and apparently philosophy doesn't qualify for medals?
 
Moonbear said:
Will you include a Philosophy Expert category so we can finally recognize Les Sleeth? I only recently realized he doesn't have a medal and apparently philosophy doesn't qualify for medals?

I'll get that medal soon *shakes fist* . (perhaps in a couple of years).

But Les Sleeth does deserve a philosophy medal. I do hope he gets it.
 
Do I get an X-ray X-pert medal? :biggrin:
 
I tried clicking on the link set up for this but my password was rejected...should I just wait till the 29th ?
 
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I think Gokul...i had the same problem...

marlon
 
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Hmm...so all those Science Advisor and Homework Helper medals are from yearly awards? Did you guys give out multiple awards for those categories last year? PF has only been around since 2003, so how could so many people (all the Advisors and Helpers) win the same category?

Thanks
 
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Sirus said:
Hmm...so all those Science Advisor and Homework Helper medals are from yearly awards? Did you guys give out multiple awards for those categories last year? PF has only been around since 2003, so how could so many people (all the Advisors and Helpers) win the same category?

Thanks

The medals are not accociated with yearly awards
 
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Sirus said:
PF has only been around since 2003,

Actually more like December 2000-ish. We've upgraded the site like 3 times since them which reset some settings like post counts, member join dates, etc. March 2003 was our latest upgrade. I joined sometime around Jan 2001.
 
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Phobos said:
Actually more like December 2000-ish. We've upgraded the site like 3 times since them which reset some settings like post counts, member join dates, etc. March 2003 was our latest upgrade. I joined sometime around Jan 2001.

Yes, that's correct. We prefer to count from the emergence of one systemic anomaly to the emergence of the next. In which case, this is the third version of the Matr--erm--Physics Forums.
 

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