How did y'all find Physicsforums?

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The discussion revolves around various members sharing their experiences of how they discovered the Physics Forums. Many participants recount their initial searches for physics or engineering-related topics on Google, which led them to the forum. Some humorous anecdotes include bizarre scenarios like being kidnapped or finding the forum through unexpected means, such as an apple falling on someone's head while reading about Newton. Members express appreciation for the forum's engaging discussions, particularly in areas like physics, mathematics, and philosophy, and note the welcoming community that contrasts with other less moderated forums. The conversation also touches on the addictive nature of the General Discussion (GD) section, with members humorously acknowledging how it pulls them in and keeps them engaged. Overall, the thread highlights the diverse paths that brought users to the forum and the camaraderie that keeps them active participants.
  • #51
Evo said:
Perhaps someone has a theory on how people here at the forum, once they have entered GD, tend to get sucked in and are unable to return to any of the upper forums for any significant length of time. Is it the gravitational pull here? This probably explains Matt Grime's refusal to post here. I think he may know the dark truth about GD and is careful to avoid getting "sucked in". :biggrin:
I do. It is, however, xxx-rated.
 
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  • #52
arildno said:
I do. It is, however, xxx-rated.
I think the XXX rating is responsible for GD's stickiness. :wink:
 
  • #53
After reading Arthur Clarke's "A Slight Case of Sunstroke", I began to ponder what would have happened to referee Nicole Petignat had she called Briana Scurry for coming off her line during PKs of the '99 Women's World Cup. With 100,000 in attendence, and if each was equipped with a one-square-meter mirror, things could have gotten awful warm for poor Nicole.

While trying to find info on the specific heat of the human brain and how fast heat would transfer through Nicole's skull, I stumbled upon the Physics Forum, instead.
 
  • #54
I was searching for arguments against a vegetarian or vegan diet when I stumbled across an old PF thread. I went to the homepage and found a lot of interesting forums, so I stayed.
 
  • #55
Evo said:
Perhaps someone has a theory on how people here at the forum, once they have entered GD, tend to get sucked in and are unable to return to any of the upper forums for any significant length of time.
Clearly it is due to the sex appeal of the GD Mentor.
 
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  • #56
honestrosewater said:
I think the XXX rating is responsible for GD's stickiness. :wink:
Now I think I need a shower.
 
  • #57
introduced to me by a former member/mentor of the then mystics forum, been hooked ever since.
 
  • #58
Oh, you mean the address isn't just written on the bathroom wall at a Home Depot in Oregon?
 
  • #59
Smasherman said:
I was searching for arguments against a vegetarian or vegan diet when I stumbled across an old PF thread. I went to the homepage and found a lot of interesting forums, so I stayed.

I wonder how many people ended up here solely because of the vegetarianism argument. It seemed like there were at least ten people that posted only in that thread.
 
  • #60
Moonbear said:
Now I think I need a shower.
Showers is a facility in every bath-house, dear..:wink:
 
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