Announcement fresh_42's Mentor Retirement

[Greg Bernhardt]

Today we celebrate the legend that is @fresh_42 and his 8 years of incredible impact on Physics Forums and the mentor group. @fresh_42 has decided on his own accord that this was the right time to step away from the role. I am so thankful for the dedication and effort shown to the community over those years. The countless hours spent moderating, training, and assisting students is nothing short of heroic. It's no hyperbole to say @fresh_42 changed many many lives for the better. Let's all show @fresh_42 some love in this thread and look forward to continued adventures on Physics Forums!

 

[PeroK]

It's been a great effort. The regular mathematics challenges were especially impressive and were much appreciated.

 

[jedishrfu]

I am beyond sad! We've had many good discussions over the years, sharing our stories here and there, and @fresh_42 has helped me through many complex threads beyond my skills in the math forums.

Jedi

Reductio ad absurdum, which Euclid loved so much, is one of a mathematician's finest weapons. It is a far finer gambit than any chess play: a chess player may offer the sacrifice of a pawn or even a piece, but a mathematician offers the game.

GH Hardy -- A Mathematician's Apology (London 1941).

“Ich betrachte den unendlichen Raum,
Seine Weite, seine grenzenlose Anmut,
Wie das Leben erstreckt er sich weit und breit,
Mit Geheimnissen, die die Zeit nicht verbergen kann.”

Georg Christoph Lichtenberg’s poem “An den unendlichen Raum”

(PS: I hope the German translation is okay)

 

[WWGD]

Lang Lebe @fresh_42

 

[phinds]

I very much appreciate all the informative posts you've made over the years, @fresh_42. I've learned a lot from you. Thank you very much for all the work. I hope it was enjoyable for you and good luck with your endeavors as you move back to regular membership (staff emeritus, well deserved).

Paul

 

[neilparker62]

To misquote Newton a little: "If we have seen further , it is only because we have stood upon the shoulders of giants". I am not at all in the "giants" league but have seen enough to appreciate that PF mentor fresh_92 is one of those giants! All the best going forward.

 

[gmax137]

@fresh_42 always had interesting posts, whether the rest of the thread was interesting or not.

 

[mcastillo356]

Hey, @fresh_42, my only hope is that you can think it over again.

 

[WWGD]

To misquote Newton a little: "If we have seen further , it is only because we have stood upon the shoulders of giants". I am not at all in the "giants" league but have seen enough to appreciate that PF mentor @fresh_42 is one of those giants! All the best going forward.

@fresh_42 was even better ;).

 

[DeBangis21]

Kudos, @fresh_42
Have a nice retirement.

 

[PhDeezNutz]

Hey fresh thanks for

1) Being active in threads
2) Writing insight articles

And

3) Volunteering your time to moderate this place

You are a staple in the eyes of every poster on this site. I hope you remain active.

 

[chwala]

I wish @fresh_42 all the very best in his future life aspirations. He has been insightful and reliable in his feedback to my math and physics related questions. I am at rural Africa as I type this doing some farming... will be back soon. Cheers.

 

[dextercioby]

Oh, just quitting moderation, not the forums, I hope. Nice work done over the years, and I hope more peace comes your way, when you visit this place.

 

[pinball1970]

A legend @fresh_42 . Hopefully you will still come on as mentor emeritus!

 

[WWGD]

I wish @fresh_42 all the very best in his future life aspirations. He has been insightful and reliable in his feedback to my math and physics related questions. I am at rural Africa as I type this doing some farming... will be back soon. Cheers.

Hopefully his writing on sheaves and stalks will be beneficial to you in more than one way ;).

 

[PhDeezNutz]

I hope more peace comes your way.

This was beautifully said.

 

[dlgoff]

Thanks for your service @fresh_42. You were an awesome Mentor.

 

[Mayhem]

In other news, GPAs plummet nationwide.

Happy retirement!

 

[sbrothy]

EDIT: tl;dr: Thank for the, fully justfiied, occasional scolding.

I don’t think I have a personal connection apart from possibly being taken to school once or twice. On the other hand I guess that’s the very definition of a moderator on this forum. I appreciate it and offer my best wishes.

EDIT: s/moderator/mentor

EDIT: And apropos "personal connection"... I'm a little shocked to see I've been a member here since 2009. With time you get a kinda "personal" relationship to (with?) people you don't really know (unless you really do some digging which I've just never had any reason to).

It's always sad to see people go. For whatever reason.

 

[Borg]

Thanks for all your hard work over the years @fresh_42. Enjoy your mentorship retirement!

 

[Math100]

I think this is the moment to express my deepest appreciation for the profound impact that @fresh_42 has had on my life, especially in my academics. During those years, I was so fortunate to learn from his excellent guidance. He has always encouraged me to approach challenges with confidence and I will always remember the time he spent helping me through difficult mathematics problems by providing insightful hints in revising my mathematical proofs. His mentorship has been a huge foundation of my scholastic achievements. Whether he chooses to retire or not, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to him here and wish him good health.

Finally, I want to say out loud that I never regret knowing him.

 

[Frabjous]

Thank you for your service. Except when we were disagreeing (and even some of them), I have found you a voice worth listening to.

 

[mathwonk]

fresh_42, I have always had the greatest respect for, and enjoyment in reading, your comments and answers. Thanks for all the detailed and expert contributions!

 

[Drakkith]

Thank you, @fresh_42!

 

[haruspex]

Respect and awe.

 

[Agent Smith]

"Retirement" is just a word.

 

[Ibix]

Hope we'll still see you around the lame jokes thread.

 

[haushofer]

Hope we'll still see you around the lame jokes thread.

Indeed. Retirement from lame jokes is as futile as quantizing gravity.

 

[PeroK]

Indeed. Retirement from lame jokes is as futile as quantizing gravity.

Is that a lame joke?

 

[Rive]

I hope it'll be rather a sabbatical than an actual retirement
Thanks for the good work!
Never forget those who could make it with your help and quickly forget those who did not even listen

 

[FGD]

Wait, you can't retire! I need so much help!

In all seriousness, I just want to say thanks for all your time helping others.
You and the many others helping are truly awesome people!
Enjoy your retirement!

 

[dextercioby]

 

[dextercioby]

Wrong thread, but who cares?

 

[pinball1970]

View attachment 349996

TIL?

 

[DennisN]

Thank you very much for all your work on this forum, @fresh_42 !
And I very much appreciate all the interactions we have had in the "General Discussion" forum on a very wide span of different topics (e.g. music, history, language, current events and, not least, humor ).

 

[scottdave]

Thanks for all of your contributions @fresh_42

 

[bhobba]

A legend is an understatement. A great loss would also be an understatement. I hope he still keeps posting.

Thanks
Bill

 

[Frabjous]

I hope he still keeps posting.

It does not sound like it is his plan.

A typical final one. Farewell.

Where are you going?

Probably SE and a quite small math page.

 

[songoku]

Thank you very much @fresh_42 and

 

[hagopbul]

Have a nice retirement

 

[fresh_42]

Thanks everybody for your kind words.

Well, I still want to help students.

 

[pinball1970]

Thanks everybody for your kind words.

Well, I still want to help students.

Have a well earned break then bob in now and again. Have a browse. You will get sucked into a maths thread no doubt!

 

[Agent Smith]

Is this some kinda forced retirement?
I'm new around here and so I don't completely understand how this retirement scheme works? Are some privileges taken away, etc. etc.?

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Is this some kinda forced retirement?
I'm new around here and so I don't completely understand how this retirement scheme works? Are some privileges taken away, etc. etc.?

Completely voluntary and honorable. Mentors are volunteers who spend hours and hours working to maintain a healthy community status.

 

[DaTario]

A warm and grateful farewell to @fresh_42. Have a nice retirement. Some of us (I'm in) will certainly hope for your intending to return. Thank you for your ever generous assistance.

 

[DaveE]

Thanks @fresh_42. I do hope you stick around, as it suits you, of course. You are big part of what makes this site worthwhile.

 

[physika]

Thanks for all !!!
@fresh_42

 

[MidgetDwarf]

Lets convince him to come back by hiring a house full of strippers!!

 

[PhDeezNutz]

Lets convince him to come back by hiring a house full of strippers!!

Best idea I’ve heard all day

Edit: this post is probably gonna get modified and or deleted

Sorry @berkeman I couldn’t help but share in the enthusiasm (pls don’t ban me).

 

[DaveE]

Best idea I’ve heard all day

Edit: this post is probably gonna get modified and or deleted

Sorry @berkeman I couldn’t help but share in the enthusiasm (pls don’t ban me).

I don't think PF has rules about DIY home improvement. But I'm not sure why you think @fresh_42 would want that.