Bug Garbled Thread: Something Wrong in Physics Forums Post

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The thread in question appears to be garbled, raising concerns about potential bugs or the removal of posts. The original poster expresses confusion over the content, suggesting it may have been intended as a joke, though it lacks humor. There is a clear frustration with the quality of the discussion, leading to the decision to delete nonsensical contributions. The overall sentiment reflects a desire for clarity and coherence in forum discussions. The situation highlights the importance of maintaining quality in online community interactions.
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Something seems very wrong in this thread:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=436899

Normally I have no reservations about reporting a post, but it's not just one post. The thread looks garbled. Is this a bug, or were posts removed, or :confused:...?
 
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I think it was meant to be a joke, though jokes are normally funny, so probably not. Anyway, I've deleted the nonsense from that thread.
 

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